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Cbiscuit
Depression is a very difficult and debilitating illness that sucks the energy and life out of the sufferer while also severely affecting the confidence of the person supporting the person with depression.
I can feel your sympathy and compassion for your partner as well as frustration and exhaustion.
You understand what a huge effort your partner is making while others don't really comprehend what your partner is experiencing every day.
You need to look after yourself and get some support. On this site there are articles about supporting a loved one with depression, as well as threads about people supporting their partners with depression.
You have a great relationship with your partner but it would be helpful for you talk to someone in your position.
Here is a link
www.beyondblue.org.au/the-facts/supporting-someone/looking-after-yourself
Quirky
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Hello Cbiscuit.
Welcome to the forums and I imagine this would be a difficult time for you and your partner.
You show strength, courage and determination supporting your partner and his needs.
As hard as it may seem, don't let other's be the judge of your relationship.
There are some options that you could explore for you and your partner.
As quirkywords mentioned, counselling is a great place to go to for help.
I would defiantly recommend Carer Gateway, they are great.
- carergateway.gov.au
- 1800 422 737
All the best.
🙂
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Thank you Mark and Jsua for your kind words and advice.
I have made a point of telling some people in my life where things are at and that has been a load off just knowing I am not hiding this for fear of judgment.
Hoping I can be strong enough to be honest with some others by remembering that stigma is at the root of their judgement, and not any real knowledge about mine or my partner’s situation.
We have sourced an ‘emergency’ counselling appointment for him and I have another booked the following week for myself. We will get through this
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Hi Cbiscuit's.
Fantastic - you have some actions in place!
You both have got this.
All the best.
:)