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Originally Posted by Rose76
Depression is dogging me bad today. I'm probably going back to bed after I post this. It'll pass - like it has a thousand times before. What never changes is the complete lack of understanding I get from my sig. other. Tells me he really doesn't know what depression is and thinks it's something I just do to myself.
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I probably should have put this in the depression forum, but I'm really wanting to talk about the impact that a relationship can have on a person's ability to manage depression. Anything anyone might have to say about that would interest me. Maybe I really am expecting what he's just not capable of.
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Unfortunately I don't think I have the answer for you but I want to say I understand your issue.
I have had that problem with my bf, wondering if he really is incapable of understanding that attentiveness is an important thing.
I guess maybe such people don't have the need or more like, are unaware of the need people have for that, themselves included. Obliviousness.
And yes, I find that having someone who's supportive helps!
One suggestion I can think of - have him talk to a psychologist who can explain how depression is an actual psychological issue/illness and it isn't just faked. Maybe he'd have respect for an actual professional explaining. Just a thought.
Get better soon!