Depression: a barrier to communication in couples?
A massive 6.7% of the US population are affected by depressive disorders. As well as pessimism, irritability, pain and exhaustion, depression is also proven to affect communication and ability to maintain relationships. This article in Communication Monographs explores depression and relational uncertainty within couples and the causal effect on communication behaviours. Depressed individuals are known to withdraw from negativity or social challenge. Speculated motivations for avoidance include feelings of futility and