Suicidal boyfriend.

[Mistress of The Fae]

I wish I knew how to help. Just be there and listen to him. Show him how much you care. I suffer from depression and have for several years, so I know how much it hurts/ The few people who kept in touch with me even when I was out of school for...reasons...and checked up on me made a big difference. It made me feel like someone cared enough to take a step back from their life and care about someone else.

 

[Mistress of The Fae]

Kit Kat Purrpurr

Mistress of The Fae

I wish I knew how to help. Just be there and listen to him. Show him how much you care. I suffer from depression and have for several years, so I know how much it hurts/ The few people who kept in touch with me even when I was out of school for...reasons...and checked up on me made a big difference. It made me feel like someone cared enough to take a step back from their life and care about someone else.

Yeah....he's tried professional help, anti-depressant medication, and talking it out with people.

But nothing has helped. It's pretty much all on him...which is hard for me, because I want to help him...

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I wish I had more advice to give. Yeah, I tried professional help and anti-depressants also. I wish I could say they made it all better. When it's an internal thing, it's the most difficult. I'm so sorry it hurts you so much. I'm on the other end, and I see how much pain it causes my closest friend when she sees me like this. Still, just being there for him and checking in on him is the best thing I can suggest. I hope everything works out for the better.  

[the mage-girl]

Be there for him as much as you can, but don't run yourself into the ground. You can't help anyone if you burn out.

You said he's tried therapy and meds, etc. but nothing has worked out. Maybe he needs a different therapist? Different meds?

I told my NP recently that I still thought about hurting myself and she put me on an antipsychotic. It helps, and it also helps me sleep a little better, too.

Three years is a long time to suffer like your boyfriend has. You can give him understanding and sympathy, but he may need professional help. The right combo of medicine and therapy is out there for him. You may have to encourage him that yes, he is worth it, and he deserves to feel better. smile

Take care and keep us posted.  

[TH3_G1ITCH_]

TheAristocratSays:
You said he's already seeked professional help, but how many times has this happened?

The only reason I ask is because it took me over 6 referrals to finally find a good therapist. They really do help, too.

Also, how many different anti-depressants has he had?
Again, I ask this because I've been depressed/anxious for years and I'm still trying to find the right medication.

It can really be strenuous, especially when you've lost people who are close to you, but these could still be options.

How are YOU feeling, too? This must be awful for you too so don't be afraid to "rant" here whenever you need to.

EDIT: I just read MageGirl's post and I completely agree with her~!

 

[Mistress of The Fae]

Kit Kat Purrpurr

Mistress of The Fae

Kit Kat Purrpurr

Mistress of The Fae

I wish I knew how to help. Just be there and listen to him. Show him how much you care. I suffer from depression and have for several years, so I know how much it hurts/ The few people who kept in touch with me even when I was out of school for...reasons...and checked up on me made a big difference. It made me feel like someone cared enough to take a step back from their life and care about someone else.

Yeah....he's tried professional help, anti-depressant medication, and talking it out with people.

But nothing has helped. It's pretty much all on him...which is hard for me, because I want to help him...

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I wish I had more advice to give. Yeah, I tried professional help and anti-depressants also. I wish I could say they made it all better. When it's an internal thing, it's the most difficult. I'm so sorry it hurts you so much. I'm on the other end, and I see how much pain it causes my closest friend when she sees me like this. Still, just being there for him and checking in on him is the best thing I can suggest. I hope everything works out for the better.

Thanks. emotion_hug

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My pleasure.