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Partner with depression and won’t even talk to me. Helpppppp

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Maximums · 27/02/2021 09:26

Hi really need help my partner has really bad depression. Hates job really moody cant cope , just hoofs and puffs all the time. I’ve tried talking to her her and all I get is ok.

It’s getting too the point it’s bringing me down. I think she may have some sort of bipolar, I got to the point if I go or stay.

Imagine if I left and something bad was to happen
Please any advice what to do. She won’t talk to anyone and would be angry if she knew if she found out about this

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gonnabeok · 27/02/2021 09:35

Only your partner can decide if they are willing to go and see the doctor. All you can do is be honest about how it is bringing you down. Depression can be a very selfish illness and the sufferer doesn't see how it affects those around them.

Take it from someone who lived with a partner who woukd not get help. It will drag you down more and more. Take steps to take time out for you to try and look after yourself.

You may get to the stage where you have to leave if they will not get treatment. You cannot fix them, they need to get the help themselves .

toomanycremeeggs · 27/02/2021 10:10

I can guarantee that how however shit it is for you it's much worse for the sufferer. That said, being willing to get help is essential and selfish not to do so. And bear in mind that getting help is only the starting line of a long long road.

You absolutely cannot diagnose bipolar without professional input. I'd be careful what labels you apply to your partner. It's not going to help.

Maximums · 27/02/2021 10:14

Hi and thanks for the comments I really appreciate it.

I would never call my partner bipolar to there face This Is just a observation I can see.

I’m
Glad I found this site as it’s good to talk about it for me.

Thanks again for taking the time to comment. Good or bad I really appreciate it

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Maximums · 04/03/2021 17:26

Thank you

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