Hi St3ph89,
Welcome!
Having a mental illness myself I often wonder what I would do without the support of my partner who is also my primary carer?
It can take a lot of effort to assist and support someone through depression, and sometimes it feels like there is little gain. I give my partner access to my treatment team, and ensure that he's getting support as well. Sometimes this is through talking with me, seeing a Dr, inviting him to carers information sessions through my outpatient facility, or even just some time off to do things he enjoys.
I think the most important aspect of his role as a carer is to be there to listen, non judgementally, and knowing that he won't always have the answers.
We also devised my crisis/relapse prevention plan together, with the help of a Psychologist. He uses this as his little bible to help me, or offer suggestions. It helps not to have to think of everything on the spot in times of absolute distress.
I hope, as per Chris' advice, that you will contact Beyondblue, and I have no doubt there will be others who can support you here on the forums.
AGrace
