hello, your story is a sad one for her to have to endue all of this, but she has a girlfriend like you that is very supportive and caring, which is what she definitely needs, and I am sure she appreciates this a great deal.
She is definitely suffering from depression and this needs to be taken care of.
What I would do is to click 'resources' at the top of this page and get BB to send out all the printed information that is available, it's free but very informative, you can either both read it together or by yourself. It will explain that if someone is suffering from these sorts of feelings that this means they need to see a professional psychologist. I only say psychologist because they have a different attitude towards someone, a more caring approach, and that's only from experience.
I'm sure that she trusts you by this, 'she hates the idea of talking to anyone other than me', so this really puts you in the box seat. If for some reason she is too overwhelmed by this printed information then just have it laying around, and hopefully she will pick it up and browse through it.
Another option is to watch Dr. Phil who also counsels people on telly, but don't go overboard and over kill the idea of seeing someone. This is only to encourage her to see someone, and if she is too anxious about seeing this show, then turn it off.
You could also tell her that you will go with her to an appointment, and organise one for her, and this can be done by clicking 'get support' on the top again, but this would have to be done through her doctor, as a referral is needed, and there are 10 free appointments that are available.
I truly hope that any of this helps, and please keep in contact with us. Geoff.
