Posted by rachel11 on May 22, 2004, at 13:32:28
In reply to Re: My boyfriend's depression is driving me crazy!, posted by Ivan Michael on April 29, 2004, at 11:30:31
How effective is therapy for someone with recurring depression/dysthymia?
I've talked to my boyfriend a couple times about how his moodiness/depression is really hard for me. He feels really bad and embarrassed about it, but doesn't feel like there is much he can do about it. He thinks I'm expecting something of him that he cannot give (more stability). Last night he said he felt like he was stressing me out too much. We could have broken up right then and there, but instead I told him I didn't expect perfection, we just needed to work on it. I'm still not sure if that was the right thing to say, or weakness on my part.
He has been looking into some counseling. I know I can't take things this way anymore. Does anyone have any experiences with overcoming depression, at least somewhat?
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