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Posted 4/13/2010 8:42 PM (GMT 0)
my partner suffers from depression and is refusing to get help as he thinks it makes him less than a man we also have a toddler and im scared it is effecting her i really dnt no what to do we have been together for 4 years and it was great at the start but since his step dad died he has been spiraling out of control and i feel i am going to end up with severe depression the longer i have to deal with it i really dont want to leave him but i feel one day i mite not have a choice his temper breaks very easily and its like walking on eggshells sometimes he refuse to get out of bed or snaps at the little one alot he has become addicted to the xbox because he has lost contact with his friends so our life is really boring we both dnt work but i would really like as job but i am scared to leave her with him i know it sounds awful and to be quite honest i am scared he mite snap and hurt me i really love him but i dnt have any1 to talk to and i feel he will bring me down with him

if someone can help i would be so grateful

Posted 4/13/2010 9:21 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Rache,

Welcome to the HealingWell Depression forum. I hope that we can help you some.

I am worried about his temper. Are you really afraid that he might become physically violent with you or the little one? It is not a safe environment for either one of you. Do you have family that you could go to stay with if you needed to. You shouldn't have to worry about your or your daughter's safety.

You might have to check into a shelter to stay at until you get on your feet, but anything would be better than fearing for your safety. I am sure that you can get on the internet and find some places or phone numbers. If you are really afraid, don't hesitate to get out of there. You shouldn't have to walk on eggshells in your own home. So please take care of you and your little girl.

Hugs, Karen
Posted 4/13/2010 10:04 PM (GMT 0)
thanks karen the thing is he has never laid a finger on me or the little one its just i have never seen him this bad before and i dnt no how to cope with it his temper is just getting worse and its got to the point i have no friends and no one to talk to i really do love him but i no i deserve beteer than this i just cant bring myself to leave

xx
Posted 4/13/2010 10:55 PM (GMT 0)
You have us to talk to now, so don't hesitate to post if you feel the need to. You might want to consider counseling for support and direction. I hate to see you being treated badly. Hopefully it will remain verbal, but you don't deserve that either. It sounds like he needs some medication and/or counseling himself. Maybe if you talk to him about it, he will go to the doctor and get some assistance.

I hope that things become better for you. Keep posting and know that we are all here for you.

Hugs, Karen
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