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May 3rd, 2011
Hi, for about 4 years on and off i have had severe depression, i have not had any medical help nor have i seeked it. recently its been getting progressively worse and its starting to destroy not only my life but its bringing my boyfriend down with me. I'm afraid I'm going to lose him and its only making me more upset. he has demanded that i set up an appointment and get on medication. i don't want to tell people, i don't want my parents to find out, i don't want the medication, but most of all i don't want to lose him he's all i have left. What should i do?
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madinalockhart
replied May 4th, 2011
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this is identical to what i would be writing right now. i know how you feel so so much. boyfriend suffering.. getting angry and confused. really really low currently. i haven't erally told mine hence the confusion. i don't want my parents knowing and would hate meds. its like giving in in my opinion but i have nothing else left apatr from him. seriously exactly identical. message me at any time!
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Lindsey91792
replied May 4th, 2011
yea, i just don't know what to do the other day he finally snapped and screamed at me saying that my depression was pulling him down with me and hes suffering from it and he told me that i have to go get help and medication if hes going to stay around. i know he loves me and i love him to. but i just feel like the meds or anything will not really help especially if its not me who wants them. and then when i do go to get help then my entire family will find out. so yea im literally stuck in a bad situation where if i do what i want i lose him, and if i do what he wants everyone finds out with no guarantee that it will even help me...
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