Firstly I'd just like to thank everyone for responding to my post. I really appreciate it.

My boyfriend would never have asked for the money - he felt guilty having too, but his selection into honours came quite suddenly, and he had no other way of getting so much money. He was only allowed to borrow $2000 from the bank which luckily covered a bit more of the cost. And yes, @NWgirl2013, it was a loan. But due to the next few instalments of money he will have to pay, I'm not expecting large amounts to be returned just yet.

@hvert. We have briefly spoken about splitting chores, but I hate to ask because I understand that study is more important. I feel like I should be responsible for them because I'm not doing anything significant. I think it's ridiculous that it's bothering me, because it never used to. It must be the depressive mood.. I also have difficulties talking to people about things, so I think I will need to write my concerns down on some paper and show them to him.

I guess the other reason I wanted to come off my medication was because I put on a bit of weight (probably due to how lethargic the medication made me feel). This was also making me unhappy. I've finally changed my eating habits and have lost 4kg as of last week.
For me my depression is very situational. I prefer to be given coping strategies to manage my depression, because I feel that medication only dulls my senses. I find this difficult to explain. I can see how medication helps some people, but it just doesn't seem right for me.

@NWgirl2013, I will check out the sites you mentioned, too. Thank you.

@shophiesmom, just wondering, do you now have a job that feels a bit more worthwhile?

I will look into courses again, and see what is going at this time of the year. I hope that this is the encouragement that I needed to do something about my situation.

Thanks again, everyone.
Aimee

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