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Saturday, July 04, 2009 charlie asks

Q: why does my partner stop taking her medication for depression?

i have been with my girlfriend for over a year now, we've had some great times but as the depression hits also some bad times. the question i have is about her medication, she has been to numerous doctors (she's been suffering for roughly 6 years) and counselors who have recommended she uses some type of medication. the concern i have is that the doctors prescribe her meds, she'll take them for afew months and things will be great again then she'll descide to stop taking them and fall backwards. this has happened several times in our relationship and its quite frustrating as i dont understand why she's doing it! there does seem to be other issue but she wont keep seeing her counselor even though she said they were good to talk to! please help im struggling to understand and keep up the support that i know she needs and i want to give! just seems sometimes like she isnt serious about helping herself by coming of the medication.

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7/ 4/09 3:50pm

All you can do is love and support her. She has to realize that she has a problem and she has to stick with it. She needs to understand that you just cant stop taking medication. Maybe she would be happier on something natural or over the counter.

 

Pat

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By charlie— Last Modified: 12/24/10, First Published: 07/04/09