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Girlfriend has depression

  • 12-11-2013 12:23pm
    #1
    charlierunkle
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16 ✭


    Hi there
    Just looking for an opinion really. My girlfriend has quite bad depression, at least it seems to be as I don't think she has ever properly been assessed. Her doctor has prescribed her anti-depressants and she's been through a number of courses of them but she has never actually talked properly to a therapist. I myself have had terrible depression and I guess you could say I still battle with it but I'm doing well and I seem to be coming out the other side. I guess I know how horrible she is feeling and how easy it is to fall into the depths of it as she now has. The problem is she just does not in anyway want to talk about it. If she approaches anything that may be difficult to deal with she will cry and essentially not deal with it, she will change topic straight away. I'd love to be there for her but simply she won't talk about it. I don't mind if she doesn't talk to me about it I really don't but I'd love if she could talk to a councillor or therapist as really I think its the only way that can get better if you can let it out and allow someone to help you. She will take tablets no problem and they do seem to help somewhat but I know they're not the answer. I just hate seeing her like this as I love her so much. I'm wondering does anybody been in similar scenario and how did you deal with the situation, I feel so helpless.

    Thanks

    Concerned boyfriend


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  • #2
    ninjabox
    Closed Accounts Posts: 100 ✭✭ninjabox


    Hi, why is it that she wont go to a therapist? I am on antidepressants at the moment for mild depression and anxiety and they are working very well, but it took about a month. I am planning to go off them shortly and see a cognitive behavioral therapist instead. My doctor recommended that I see the CBT before a start to reduce my antidepressant intake. Maybe if you girlfriend went to the doctor and he recommended CBT she might do it?

    I had CBT before and it was brilliant, also do you know if anything is triggering your gf's depression? Sometimes dietary changes can help a lot. For example look at this study, it found that turmeric is more effective than prozac for treating depression. Also oily fish and a healthy gut are important for mental health, check out this article: http://www.theverge.com/2013/8/21/4595712/gut-feelings-the-future-of-psychiatry-may-be-inside-your-stomach

    I hope you gf feels better soon!


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