Hi I just want to understand depression a bit more.
I was seeing someone for 8 months and everything was great. Suddenly he was struck down with very bad depression and just cut off from everyone. 2 months later we started seeing each other again but unfortunately after 2 months it happened again and he is still in a bad way. I just really want to know how to help him really - he has moved away again from all family and friends, I did not call him for about 6 weeks as he wanted to be left alone - 2 weeks ago he contacted me saying he was sorry, we spoke but I could tell he found it very hard. I have text him twice since and no reply. What I really want to know is should I contact him with small texts so he knows I care or just leave him - I feel he wants to speak but just can't. Has anyone been like this - do you think he will ever be the person he was? I have had no experience of this before but have found this really hard. I am not doing this to get back together (although wouldn't say no) but just want to help.
He is also going through a very stressful divorce.
Any advice please