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Posted 8/15/2014 12:55 AM (GMT 0)
Today I had to submit my boyfriend because he asked me to…..I myself will never understand what it feels like to live with depression. But I love someone very deeply that does. Ive known my boyfriend suffers with this burden as he calls it since he was 10yrs old and he is now 32. He's taken medication but never truly dealt with it. Today he broke down and had me and his sister submit him to County Psychiatric center in torrance,Ca. He is under evaluation for now. Bottom line I am not sure what is to come or what I should do? He has no medical insurance and I don't want him to fall thru the cracks or just be on a ton of meds if there are better treatments out there. Is there any places that provide a more natural or healthier way to treat this condition? Also what does he need from me? I would appreciate any kind of help or referrals?
Posted 8/15/2014 1:08 AM (GMT 0)
See what happens at the psychiatric center before you try to make any changes. It may be a few weeks before he talks to you. It all depends what is going on inside. Usually you don't have any contact for awhile. After that he will probably get ahold of you and let you know what is going on.

By the sound of the situation, he needs meds. Generally the depression is a chemical imbalance that needs medication to get right. In the brain is the chemical imbalance. I don't know if there is any way to naturally treat sever depression and it sounds like that is what he has.

He basically right now needs you to be there for him if you are able. This takes a lot out of both partners. I am sure it isn't easy on you. By the sound of it, he is in the best of hands. Like I say, just be there when he needs you. That is about all you can do right now.

I wish you both the best.

Welcome to the forum...

Hugs, Karen...
Posted 8/15/2014 8:36 AM (GMT 0)
agree with karen. from experience i am very sure that mental health services, public will be offered to him, well here in my country if required it would be. usually on referals are done whilst in transition to returning home. love your man. he will heal. therapy really helps. i hope that some is offered. there are sliding fee services out there, check with your mental health team. support groups are out there, and especially for men. i am not being sexist but he may feel more comfortable with this in the beginning. sending healing support your way.
Posted 8/15/2014 3:05 PM (GMT 0)
Karen and The Happy Turtle



Thank you so much for your love,support and the information that you provided. Happy vibes both your ways.



Best
Jen
Posted 8/15/2014 4:20 PM (GMT 0)
I think the best thing you can do is research depression. It can help you be supportive and understand what's going on. Try and let him set the pace with how he wants to handle things.

Medication is usually a very valuable tool. Therevare many types and they work in different ways. His drs will evaluate him while he's there and help him find his best option. Support him and make sure he knows that he can vent, talk, or whatever with you and there won't be any judgement.

Does he have no insurance? Could he qualify for low cost insurance? Most insurances have mental health coverage now. If you livein the states try looking into medicaid and obamacare. You can be proactive but be prepared to let him set the pace.

It wouldn't hurt for you to look into trying counseling. Supporting someone suffering with depression can be very challenging. Its ok to admit that and its healthy for you to need a safe place to vent.
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