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how to deal?

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ive been depressed most of my life but latly its gotton to the point im not me anymore.
my bf's youngest brother passed away july 05, i didnt know him then, but then september 07, his brother and sister in law died, it seems like when im around him i get more depressed and he always brings up comments about this that hurt. i hate being around his family latly cus they bring me down more.
i dont want to sound selfish or anything, i just want to know what to do?..im so lost..
i love him so much and i dont want to lose him, and afraid this is whats going to happen if things dont change.
and he always comments about dying, hurting himself, burning down the house, and he always says im kidding.
i hope this all makes sense im sorta venting here, but i need help cuz i dont want to see our relationship end.
deleted_user
deleted_user
it sounds like he needs to talk to. people dont get how serious depression really is. how r you deaking with everything
deleted_user
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im trying to get him to go to a theripist anything, but he always says maybe. im not doing to good, ive had more panic attacks then normal and have had 2 breakdowns in a month...
deleted_user
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if you love him and he loves you... what more can you want?? they're going through a rough time... be there... show some compassion...
if you're really afraid you can get him commited to a psych ward... but think real hard before you do that...
don't know what else to tell ya..
deleted_user
deleted_user
i know i do sound sorta selfish.
but ive been with his family since the day we found out he died, it just takes a toal on me
deleted_user
deleted_user
I'm sorry you are having to go through this, but it sounds like you really do love him, so i would suggest that you reassure him that going to counselling isn't a sign of failure but a sign of reaching out for help..Tell him that you will go with him if he wants as it might make him feel better to know that you are there by his side to support him all the way through everything. Going to counselling with him might also help you with your depression to. I think you should just go ahead make an appointment, and tell him that the appointment is made and you are going with him!
deleted_user
deleted_user
thats a good idea..ill trick him sorta hahaha
deleted_user
deleted_user
I dont think tricking him is the right way to say it or think about it...I think communicate to him how you feel, tell him you want to do counseling together...maybe be together and make the call together. Tricking him sounds like you are trying to make him do something he may not be ready to do. Just be there for him and if it gets overwhelming...TELL him that you just need to take some time for you but that you still love him and are there for him.
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