Hi Shannon, I read your other post too and totally understand how you feel, we don't want to make it about us...but we are now suffering as a result of their behaviour . After I called it a day with...
I saw a hypnotherapist after suffering from insomnia for 3 years. It worked really well, I only needed to go once but after about 12 months my insomnia came back. I don't mind seeing someone once a...
Hi there It's really good to hear how determined you are to get on top of your depression, surely that's the hardest part for some people..coming to terms with it. Good luck with your new medication...
Thanks Lynnwood You are absolutely right...the first time he had a bad spell it shocked me so much I really did mean it when I said I'm not putting up with it. Then, when he turned it around the next...
Hi Bubba What surgery are you having? I had surgery for UC 5 years ago and it's given me my life back. I was 24 at the time so similar age to you. I had been on steroids for too long and I suffered...
Don't worry about being blunt, it's exactly what I need to hear. If I told anyone else about leaving him they'd just say 'aww you two are so good together, what a shame'..they haven't seen what I've...
Thanks atedogs, It's difficult.. because usually doing the right thing makes you feel better, except in this case. He is selfish for not getting help you are right..that's the word I use to describe...
Hi Sarah, Good to see you've found the site, it's been a great help to me since my boyfriend became depressed. I'm sure you'll find the support you need here Lyndsey...
Hi guys thanks for your replies, was expecting to be named Miss Nasty from now on haha, but I know you understand what I'm going through..it means alot !! No way would I have coped with this if I...
Thanks Randy It's starting to change who I am and my family and friends are noticing, I used to be so bubbly and have a positive outlook, thats slipping away. I'm becoming suspicious of people,...
I ended my relationship with my b'f today and now I feel so cruel. His depression is stopping us have even the most normal conversation now and it's become too much for me to deal with, every day I...
Thanks els Have been staying at my b'fs for the last week and things were looking good, no arguements...we had fun doing some decorating, cooked meals together when he was back from work, cuddled up...
Hi Akram I've only seen my b'f like this for a relatively short while but it's clear now he's suffered for many years knowing some of the things he's been through. If he'd have been honest about it...
My boyfriend has often said he's scared to feel happy and loved because then it can all go wrong again. If he stays feeling like this with the barriers he's built, letting nobody get too close then...
This must be very frustrating for you. I worry about my b'friends depression but struggling with it yourself must make things twice as hard. I think although it's natural to worry about someone else,...
Hi there I also joined this site through worry for my boyfriends depression but he is in the early stages, I have only seen him depresssed for a few months and he won't go to the docs for help. I...
Hi there, Thanks again for the links, there is alot of help out there if you know where to look I see. Quite ironic he won't take any of it ...yet ! Thanks for clearing that up about 2 different...
My boyfriend seems to be feeling worse.. I have a key to his house but noticed he took it off my keyring and said just to phone. I even just wanted to go round to cook or do his washing/ironing, but...
You all seemed to have battled with some extreme side affects. Because I'm hoping my b/f will talk to his doc soon I wondered... Are to told not to drive on any of these meds then, or are there some...
Danny, hi .. nice to meet you. I think meeting someone who hasn't had a different girlfriend every 5 minutes is what alot of girls look for, so I wouldn't put that as a black cross next to your name....
Thanks for your reply, I found the link to the website really useful. At first I thought I'd read posts on here and think...oh no its obviously not depression he's suffering but it's like it's my...
Hi Shy, Brought a tear to me eye reading your story, but I hope it helped writing it all down and knowing there are others that know what happened and you're not carrying it all yourself. My...
Thanks alot, Coming on here has made me realise this is not going away overnight. Hope none of my Q's sound ignorant but is depression like alcoholism, will you always suffer from it/ be prone to it...
Hi everyone, I'm hoping my boyfriend will see his doc soon and ask for help about his depression. He sounded a bit perkier today but I have to watch I don't come across as thinking 'ok your fine...
Hi Sherree Didn't think I'd been on here long enough to offer anyone else support yet, I only joined because i worry about my boyfriends depression but I know a bit about IBD too. He has had Crohns...
Thanks so much for taking the time to reply, A couple of things you mentioned already helped me ... good to hear it from someone who knows too, not a leaflet or doctor. - [color=blue>Someone] That I...
Hi everyone This is my first post so please bare with me. My boyfriend is depressed but refuses to get help, he admits how low he feels..can't see the point of being here etc but will not tell his...