My girlfriend is a joy but she has depression. She cuts and hurts her self. She seems unhappy but says she is,she says all kinds of the things. I hug her kiss her and always calling her beautiful, wonderful,and amazing. When I say I love you she says it back quick. What can I do?
Seems like you are doing what you can so far - you are there for her, try to make her feel good etc.
I am sure it is hard for you to see her suffer & hurt herself but you can't solve that problem for her - she needs to do that herself. If she doesn't see a doctor already maybe encourage her to get some help but don't force her. Educating yourself can't hurt either but then ask her what you can do - she will be able to answer that better than strangers on the internet, I would assume. Everyone is different & needs different things after all. Good luck & I hope she gets better. ![]()
If you are looking for the input from other people who suffer from depression to get some ideas or insight (which will be very likley more there personal experience though) - maybe posting that question in the depression group on here as well might give you some more answers from people who suffer or suffered too. I only stumbled over your post by accident. I have dealt with depression as long as I can remember - I have it under control but I feel like you should really ask her specifically to really help her...other people can only tell you what would help them, as I said, they are not her. Good luck though. ![]()