How can I convince my boyfriend to start taking his anti-depressants?!
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I'm watching the love of my life sink into the depths of hell. He just recently lost his job (but got a new one already)and is going through a very traumatic divorce. The more intense the divorce negotiations get, the worse he gets. He says he still cares for me, but now is making excuses for not seeing me. He works from home and rarely has contact with anyone. He has a standing prescription for his anti-depressant, but refuses to get it filled. What can I do to help him?
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I've been where your boyfriend is right now. Let him know that you care about him and be there when he needs you. He's got to WANT to get better and that is extremely difficult for someone suffering from depression. Even if the sufferer can manage to make him/herself care enough to take the meds, the meds have to be in the system for quite a while before they start having a noticable effect - they have to maintain the sense of self-preservation long enough to get there. Maybe you could establish a routine.stop by his place when it's time to take his meds - remind him gently. maybe leave your vitamins there so you can take your vitamins when he takes his meds. Therapy can help a lot, too. If he'll agree to go, take him if you can. I won't lie, this is going to be very hard, and I'm wishing you the best of luck. He's lucky to have someone who cares enough about him to put in the incredible effort it takes to help someone with depression.
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THREATEN HiM WiTH YOUR RELATiONSHiP AND iF THAT DONT WORK THEN HE DOESNT REALLY CARE ABOUT YOU AND HES NOT WORTH YOUR TiME!
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Taking anti-depressants is a very personal, sensitive issue. Make no threats. Try to tell him the benefits of using them and maybe suggest that he should talk it over more with his doctor. Above all, let him no that you'll be there for him no matter what and that seeing him get better will make you happy as well. Also remember anti-depressants aren't a cure-all magic pill; they have to go hand-in-hand with support and love.
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