Love is a double edge blade: How to deal with a significant other who has depression and ADD

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 04:54:06 GMT

Even though I've been going out with him for two years, I have never experienced a severe episode of his depression and how destructive it was towards his life and all his relationships.

Two years ago, he was clean about it and told me he had depression and needed to take medication to function. At the beginning, everything seemed fine; we were talking and happy...and just having a good time. Then, his depression gets worse especially (and always) around the fall and winter time. He becomes unmotivated and doesn't care about anything; he would barely call me and talking on the phone is very limited. It was hard for me but I got accustom to it. This year, it got so severe that he had to withdraw from school because he was guarantee to be expelled. He had no motivation; he had no feelings towards anything. It hurts me to see him like that; and he constantly told me that if I wanted to leave him...he'll understand. He said he loves me and he's willing to stay but he strongly forewarned me that he's going to cause me pain because he won't be emotionally there for me for a long time. I was wondering if anyone have been in a relationship with someone who has depression and ADD because that was what my boyfriend had. I would really appreciate feedback and suggestions.

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Love is a double edge blade: How to deal with a significant other who has depression and ADD