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My bf is so depressed and suicidal / self harm is something he keeps talking about. He refuses to change his meds (despite this happening monthly) and he’s got a bunch of other health stuff going on rn. I’m so overwhelmed and idk what to do.
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Anonymous 1w

im so sorry. please dont feel like this is youre fault or a burden you should handle alone. mental health is extremely complex and not something a loved one should have to deal with alone. i hope he can get the help he needs. it is also important to prioritize YOU, always.

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Anonymous 1w

I wish I could help but I’ve never been in this situation before… I mean I can see that he is affecting you as well even if unintentionally…

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Anonymous 1w

He already attends therapy. And it doesn’t hep. If anything he always is worse after going. He can’t work because of the medical stuff and I worry about leaving him at home because idk if he’ll be alive when I get off work. Nothing I say helps. He’s not open to any solutions I offer. He says it gets so much worse when he’s off his meds and he isn’t willing to try even if he finds something that makes him feel better. He doesn’t want to deal with the withdrawal. I’m so tired and scared.

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Anonymous replying to -> #1 1w

It makes me feel so useless and helpless. He doesn’t accept anything I offer to try and help. I’m dealing with so much on my own on top of his stuff.

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Anonymous replying to -> OP 1w

I’m sorry girl… have you tried talking to a professional? Maybe they have a better response…I wish I could help I’m sorry

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Anonymous replying to -> #1 1w

No. I don’t have the money to afford therapy. I have new insurance starting in a few months that I think covers it but I’ve been dealing with this for a year + now. I don’t want to break up with him for his mental health. That’s an awful reason to leave someone. Especially when normally he’s great and I love him. He’s dealing with so much and I’m trying to support him but we just moved states (with me doing majority of it)I just started a new job, my mom’s got a brain tumor. On top of his stuff.

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Anonymous replying to -> #2 1w

I appreciate it. I wish there was a black and white way to make it better. But unfortunately life is never that easy.

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