My bf goes no-contact for approximately 2 week stretches on average every couple of months.

Was hard to deal with at first, still is to a certain degree, but he's assured me that he's safe and just needs a time out, without putting on a face for me or anyone else.

Nonetheless I did freak out and spent a total of 16 hrs with him on Wednesday... Not a freak out about his depression per sé, more me being insecure, so he told me to come over to reassure me.

I hear you I do, and have no idea how long he needs, its very individual.