Hello OnceALowlander
Welcome to the forum. This is a safe place to "feel comfortable telling them how i feel and knowing that i will be understood and cared about." We care about you and want to help. No judgments here and no one despises you. Please post here as you used to talk to your friend and although the replies will be slower we will answer.
You could also go to your GP and talk about these things and be supported. I am sure your GP will be able to help you and will listen to what you have to say. I am sorry your partner does not listen to you in the same way as your friend did. Everyone is different and what comes more naturally to some is a bit hard for others. Can you have a chat with your partner and tell him how you feel and how you would like him to respond? Often the other person does not know what to say so says nothing.
Beyond Blue has lots of information about depression which may be helpful. Go to The Facts at the top of the page and browse from there. You can download the fact sheets but must send for the booklets. No charge for this. There is a booklet for family and friends which you may want to send for and give to your partner. Complete the K10 depression checklist to have an idea what's happening for you and take it to your GP.
It may help you to see a psychologist. Your doctor organise this. This may be useful to have someone else to talk to about your issues and who can help you work out strategies for coping.
I hope you will continue to post here.
Mary
