Advice!
So my partner suffers with his mental health quite badly (PTSD, anxiety and depression) sometimes he’s better than other times obviously but these past few weeks have been horrendous! We’ve hit rock bottom in our relationship because of this but I just wanted to get off my chest that everytime we have a chat about how he’s gonna get through it and what helps his answer is always ‘you’ and as nice as that is and I’m always there 110% to support him I feel as though there’s a lot on my shoulders with that like I’ve got a lot to deal with and that his sanity and stability just relies on me and it’s just a lot so just wanted to know if anyone else is going through or has been through this and has any advice! Thanks! X
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I understand the pressure of feeling like you're the answer to someone's happiness when they are struggling with their mental health. Feel free to message me x
Going through similar! It's so hard xx
Has your partner seen his GP about his mental health conditions? If not, I would ask him to book an appt asap and get seen, so he can get on a treatment plan (this will likely be medication and/or a referral to a talking therapy). If he has been seen and is still struggling like this, then he needs to book an appt asap for a review.
No matter how supportive you are as a partner, you cannot “fix” this. He needs to see a professional and get the professional help he needs, so he can be at this best for himself, you and your family x
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