Living with a depressed partner

[Cat_66]

Hi everyone..I feel lost as my partner has a chronic illnesss and has caused depression in my partner..some days are good and some days not so good (just wants to sleep, doesn't want to talk - doesn't help with me not being a very good communicator)

I just don't know how live day by day anymore?

Can anyone suggest what to do?

And what can I say to suggest they talk to someone if they don't want to? As I feel I would be putting pressure on them.

[Sophie_M]

Hi Cat 66,
Thank you so much for sharing this here. We can hear you’re a really caring partner and your concerns come from a loving and supportive place, but it’s also a difficult time.
I’m sure we’ll hear from our amazing community soon, but in the meantime, we wanted to share a couple of pages with you in case they interest you:

• When someone you care about won’t seek support
• 10 ways to be there for someone

If you’d like ideas on how to support yourself, feel free to have a look at our pages on looking after yourself while supporting someone.

The Beyond Blue counsellors are here for you if you’d like to talk this through on 1300 22 4636, or via online chat. It is so important that you look after yourself during these times and they can help you

Thanks again for sharing here. We really appreciate your kindness and openness in sharing and offering your support here on the forums, so we hope you can be kind to yourself also through this time.

Kind regards,
Sophie M