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lost515

I could use some more advice...trying to understand Loved one w Depression's actions

Hi. Still looking for help in coping. my fiance has been depressed for over a year now. His counseling has been all but inefffective. He has confided in me that he has come to terms with the fact things will not be better until he makes some significant changes and has told me he would come to live with me and allow me to help him. Yet,... Read more Chevron

posted 07/15/2010, comments (5)|

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Issues Concerning a Manipulative Son

My wife and I have raised an academically gifted son that has just graduated from High School. I've read countless posts about people who suffer from depression and fellow parents who have witnessed depressive demeanors of their child. My wife and I both understand that some children are simply not outward, or yearning for the acceptance of others... Read more Chevron

posted 06/28/2010, comments (2)|

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Does it ever get better?

I doubt my story is unique, but I don't have any other type of support system. So I'm reaching out to you internet! My husband's family has a history of depression. His maternal grandfather was admitted to numerous psychiatic facilities and his mother suffers with depression as well. That being said, my husband refused to believe that... Read more Chevron

posted 06/25/2010, comments (7)|

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Checking in

I just wanted to come back with an update since there have been an overwhelming number of people with depressed significant others who have been shut out as I have. Many have wondered if there are happy endings in this situation and I truly believed there was. But not in my case. I had to close that chapter about two months ago. It went from my... Read more Chevron

posted 06/15/2010, comments (8)|

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I also too have lived with someone who suffers from depression for 17 years.I have posted a longer explanation on this websites homepage. To sum up what I had posted, it's been a difficult year with his depression.I had finally gotten to a place where I accepted I was on my own, my kids were the focus and I had to protect us.I see a counselor to... Read more Chevron

posted 06/10/2010, comments (2)|

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