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Hi no_answer. You are correct in your assumption that he believes he'll be hauled off to an institution, and put in a padded room if he opens up about the ways he is feeling to any professional. I've been trying to relate to him - I don't blame him or begrudge him for the way he feels. I listen with...

Hi Trouble. I too am engaged to a man with severe depression and anxiety (and also new to the forum). It's so hard sometimes to not take what they say to you when they are depressed to heart - awful, hurtful words that mimic the pain they are feeling. I've found that what helps for me is to separate...

Hi All! New to the forum and not really sure what the heck I am doing however, I thought it may be cathartic for me to get everything out and talk 'among friends'. Worth a try... Currently in my early 30s and set to marry my partner of the last 6.5 years in the next few weeks. He suffers from severe...