I think she is suffering from depression
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I think she is suffering from depression
| Mon, 03-29-2004 - 8:33pm |
I do believe that my girlfriend is suffering from deppression, even before i met her. I have done some rsearch on the subject and she has all the symptoms, lack of energy, doesent look forward to things, moody, lack of desrire for sex, doesent feel like eating much, indecisive. I dont know how to approach the situation without her pushing me away.
she is a very beautiful women with every thing going for her, with lots of friends but she doesent feel like spending any time with them.
she is a very beautiful women with every thing going for her, with lots of friends but she doesent feel like spending any time with them.

I, too, have suffered from depression and have battled those exact symptoms. It's such a difficult thing to endure and no matter how much the people in your life love you and support you, you still tend to feel very isolated and alone. It's as though nobody really gets it.
My boyfriend I have now is well aware of my tendencies with depression. Though I feel I'm in 'remission' at this point he knows how to recognize the signs and can tell when I'm having a challenging day and he is there for me. Here is what you can do for her: you definitely need to talk to her about it. Do it in a nonconfrontational way. Perhaps pick a time when she seems a little more receptive or open to you. And let her know how much you care for her and that it hurts you to see her hurting and struggling. She may need some help finding therapy. This is something she will need...and a lot of it for a long period of time. She may need easy access to it off and on throughout her life. Two to three sessions a week would be ideal. I don't know how she'd feel about meds (especially given the latest news on some of the anti-depressents out there). Support groups are another great resource for her. She may be too depressed to find these resources on her own; if you could help her not only find what works for her but even offer to bring her there and back. Bottom line is for you to just be there for her. But also keep in mind you are her boyfriend, not her therapist. There is a difference. I sure hope you can help her find her way through this and I commend you for being so supportive and concerned for her.
Jennifer
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Jennifer
"Oh, that you would bless me indeed, and enlarge my territory, that Your hand would be with me, and that You would keep me from evi
Depression is an illness, which can grow worse in time. There is really no way you have help her with it, other than to let her know how important it is for her to seek the proper treatment. Let her know you love her and this has nothing to do with her worth or loveability. It is a condition that needs attention, however, or else it could well even affect your relationship. Be kind, but strong about it. Help her do some research on it as well and also gather good resources - good professionals to help her work with it.
Best wishes.
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