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The black dog

The black dog

Hi all. I'm from the lived experience forum but I think I need to wander over here, hopefully for some advice. I've recently been disgnosed with anxiety and depression which has been quite debilitating in the last few months. My partner has been the most loving, caring, supportive person ever. Last night we ended up in emergency because he had chest pain and couldn't breathe. Turns out it was a panic attack. While we were there he broke down in tears and said he is afraid he is becoming depressed because his heart breaks to see me so sad. He said he is so scared of what's happening to me, and not being/doing "enough". Now we are both scared that we're both going to spiral deep down into this black hole and neither of us will be able to pull ourselves or the other out. Any advice?? He doesn't want to see a psychologist (of course!) thanks in advance

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@Shaz51 scary

Could tick almost every box on both burnout and compassion fatigue.

Been like that for longer than I can remember 😣

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I know @Determined scary alright

but with @NikNik, @CherryBomb help it looks like i have compassion fatigue.which it goes on and on

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Hope sone of it helps you @Former-Member 💕💕

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I think my problem is more burnout @Shaz51 but tick lots of boxes on compassion fatigue also. So few people (even doctors) seem to understand.

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that`s me too @Determined, I think it is a burnout too sometimes and when Mr Shaz says I might need some meds myself

Hello @Former-Member, how is your husband today xx

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Hope are you today @Former-Member and your hubby too
Thinking of you

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Hi everyone @Shaz51 @outlander @Determined
I think you may be right @Shaz51
I had a chat with him about it yesterday but he doesn't really agree. He thinks its depression. We will go and see my psychologist together and go from there. Thanks for your thoughts xx

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thats really fantastic @Former-Member good to hear

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Hi @Shaz51 @Determined @outlander. Panic attack number 2 tonight for Mr Nooks. We're going to the doctor tomorrow to get him a mental health plan. I'm so pleased that he's reaching out but also scared because it's not like him to ask for help so he must really be feeling anxious and out of sorts... he's very teary too. He said he just wants to feel safe and the only place he feels safe is in bed.

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How is Mr Nooks this afternoon @Former-Member

and how are you feeling xx

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