What happens to love when a partner is depressed? Is your partner's depression undermining your happiness as a couple? After blaming yourself, losing your self-esteem, and getting angry, you may feel like walking away — even if you're still in love. With 19 million Americans suffering from depression, you are not alone in your unhappiness. And no one knows what you're going through better than Anne Sheffield, who coined the phrase "depression fallout" in her first book, "How You Can Survive When They're Depressed," to describe the emotional toll of depression on spouses, parents, lovers, and children. Now, using poignant, real-life stories from her on-line support group (www.depressionfallout.com), she paints a vivid portrait of what happens to a loving relationship when depression enters the picture. Sharing essential information, compassion, and street-smart advice, Anne Sheffield tells you: What you need to know about your partner's mental health and what to do about it ..

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My girlfriend has been diagnosed with depression and athsma on top of it, the athsma part isn't so rough (on me) but it's gotten hard to deal with the depression (of course I know it's hard for her), how can I find information on this condition, medications and how to deal with it when it's someone you love? I am a very patient person but it really has become harder as we go, I love her very much and don't want to give up on her, I think she's had enough of that in her life……..HELP?????

Here is a link that can come in handy.

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I was diagnosed with this. I take medication to keep at a stable medium mood. But at times my moods drop into severe depression and even suicidal modes. Last night was the first night that every two minutes I delt with a different mood. Happy, crying, panic attacks, self destructive, suicidal, worthlessness, and a medium stable clear headed mood. Every two minutes was a change. I know my stress levels have increased due to factors in my life. When in a stable medium mood I almost feel "normal". In times like these I think maybe I need to be locked away in a psych facility long term with no people contact and be isolated. My mind runs rapid. My chest feel like it will explode at times. I cant breath. Then I feel worthless and hopeless and unloved and cry. Too much for one person to handle. I take medication. Should I take more? Or a different kind? I am going today back to the doctor for a check up on the bipolar. Do you have any helpful info to help me deal with this battle?

It hard to tell everything from what little you wrote, but it seems you have a few more problems than just bipolar, maybe some paranoia and schizophrenia. You say you take medication. Do you take it regularly everyday like the doctor prescribed, or do you miss a lot of doses? Most psych meds are meant to be taken continuously, even on days that you feel good. Don't stop without asking your doctor first. Maybe you should check into a mental health facility for an extended stay, like 6 months to a year. Don't think of it as a bad thing or being "locked away". The doctors are there to help you get control of your life. They can monitor your meds daily and see what works best for you. You can't do that by yourself. From what you wrote, it sounds like you are a danger to yourself and possibly others. Ask a family member to help you find a good facility close by. Don't wait until its too late.

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