Men are jerks. What in the heck is the matter with him? Is he always this insensitive? Doesn't he ever support you? Does he think that your depression is "all in your head." (pardon the pun) Does he think you're just making it up? Is he that ignorant about depression?

Does he know that depression is RECOGNIZED as an ILLNESS by the American Medical Society and many other medical societies? Does he know that it can be very severe? Can't he read?

Maybe you should find a GOOD article or journal about Depression and print it out for him, and leave it on his desk. Ask him to READ IT. THEN ask him what he thinks!!!

What a jerk. If he had a broken leg, would he expect you to support him? YES. You are ill. So you should expect HIM to support YOU.

I'm so sorry this is the way it is for you my dear friend. My ex was like this too -- that's not why he's my ex, really. My ex was a jerk, yes -- he was controlling, mentally & verbally abusive, he abused my son, he was extremely jealous with NO reason. I could go on and on. I stayed for 26 years until my youngest left home -- and I divorced him.

You'll get ALL the support you need here my friend. Just keep talking. Keep telling us your feelings & hurts & fears. We'll be here. God bless, Lee