hello Tigh, there is always a great misconception that people think that they will overcome their depression, what ever type they have, what you have, by themselves, but we can't do this because there are so many issues that we know but so many more that either we don't know or too scared to face and these are what we need to face, to get help for and to understand that there is light at the end of the tunnel, even though now you won't feel this way.
A reason why your partner doesn't know what you are going through is because you don't either, so you feel as though you're in a box of scrabble all mixed up, so the first step here is to know what type of depression you have, and your doctor will be able to tell you this, then you will know what you are trying to overcome, because it's better to have knowledge rather than no idea.
Once you have accepted your diagnosis then that's just the beginning and even though it may frighten you, we need somewhere to start, and the GP you saw before I would avoid, there are many compassionate GP's and psychologists out there wanting to help you, and this also includes talking with us if you find it to be appropriate, I hope so.
Can I get you to click onto 'Get Support' and scroll down to 'information resources' and order the the free BB booklet.
Hope to hear back from you. Geoff.
