My partner has battled with depression all her life. We are in our 40's
and have been together, off ad on! for 5 years. We have a 3 year old
daughter. Every 8 months or so we split up for 2 weeks or so, Of course
it is my fault, but she asks me to co...
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My partner has battled with depression all her life. We are in our 40's
and have been together, off ad on! for 5 years. We have a 3 year old
daughter. Every 8 months or so we split up for 2 weeks or so, Of course
it is my fault, but she asks me to come home. I'm used to it, and try to
understand and ride it out. Earlier this year we discovered Matthew
Johnston's books, and it was like a light being switched on for her,
suddenly it all made sense, and things were really good. In fact so good
that in March she asked me to marry her! Then, for no apparent reason,
her GP changed the anti depressant she was on. Now, the engagement is
off (because I made a passing remark about her 17 year old daughter's
boyfriend smoking cannabis) She couldn't even be bothered to tell me,
just took the ring off and let me notice. Every time we are in company
she says 'oh he's nearly 50, time I got a younger model' the first 5
times were funny, now.... So tonight she's visiting the neighbours, who
work in the women's centre, so it will be 'you're not bullying me into a
relationship' and 'I have the right to end this relationship' when she
comes home, no doubt with reinforcements, as the house is in her name,
and she has found every excuse under the sun to stop me paying off part
of the mortgage and becoming a joint owner. So, I would just like to
thank the Doctor, for the effect the change in prescription is going to
have on my daughter, for making me homeless, and most of all for
upholding patient confidentiality and refusing to discuss things with
me! Not sure what I expect anyone to say, just needed to say it! Rant
over! Richard
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