Been with my wife for over 20 years and she still has a hard time when I cycle down it got really bad like 5 years ago.I thought that my dep. was only hurting me but I was wrong it hurts everyone that cares about they feel helpless to help you . They have groups out there that not only support you but loves dealing with someone with dep.the best you could give him info. on dep. weather on-line or in books so he can better understand what you are going though and ways he can help though it.. Your dep. is just apart of who you are and there nothing wrong with that..I