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writes:HOW DO I DEAL? I dont know what to do. The man I love is severely depressed. I try to be there 4 him, I love him more than any other man but it's hard when he's mood swings pushes me away. I know at times he wants 2 be left alone but after 2 or 3 days I get scared and impatient. Does anyone have any pointers for me, Im not leaving him I just need dealing w the mood swings and silent treatment.
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reader, loobyloo  +, writes (23 April 2008):
This is a tricky one hun. i've suffered from deppression off an on for 12 years so i know its hard to deal with.
personally i wanted hugs and support when i felt ready, and to be left alone when i wanted.
i expected people to know how i felt and what i wanted(which was completely unreasonable), and got upset when people didn't give me the support i needed cos they didn't know what i wanted.
have a long talk with him, ask him how it feels. try to understand it(i know thats hard).ask him how you can best help him, what he wants you to do. you've probably already told him you'll always be there for him but if not do so. if he wants his space for a few days then respect that, but make it clear that HE will have to contact you when he feels ready, as you're respecting his wishes.
You sound like you're tryin to do your best to help, just keep tryin. i hope this helps a bit xx
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reader, Laura1318  +, writes (23 April 2008):
 It is never easy to handle a depressed person.
What you can do is to closed your ears to his negative
thoughts, be blind to his stupid actions and do what you have to do.
Get him to see a doctor and take medications.
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