He has always had issues and battled depression. I don't want to give up on him I want to know how to help him. I am there to lesson to him when he needs a ear but I never know what to say or do that will help him when he is like this. He has tried lots of things he is trying to get off a sleeping aid Trasidone don't think I spelled that right. It is also a mild antidepessent I think maybe that is to blame for him being so down right now.
2007-02-07 06:36:00 · 8 answers · asked by Debra 2 in Health ➔ Mental Health
I'm sorry for you. He is going through some difficult times and you sticking by him shows that you really care about him.
I was taking Trazadone for a while, and it is very hard to stop that medication. He can do it more easily with a step-down drug that is less powerful. Is he taking it so he can go to sleep? The sooner he can try to come off it, the better.
One of the things that helped me get off that drug - if you work out during the day, enough to reach your max heart rate for at least ten minutes, you will be tired at night.
Just be a friend for him and he will be okay. You are an awesome friend.
2007-02-07 07:02:27 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
He should really see his doctor before stopping/starting any medications. This could very well be his issue, but can quickly turn into an 'our' issue if you don't watch your step. Know that you can become part of the problem quickly if you start pressuring him the wrong ways in order to get help. But if he knows he has a problem- he will know when he needs to see the doctor, and the doctor can adjust his medications.
2007-02-07 06:48:15 · answer #2 · answered by joan c 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ok since you said he has always had issues..i suspect that he continues to need counseling. Tresadone, and any other meds for depression can cause side affects. You are not a psychologist nor a medical person i take it. He has to deal with his problems...minus you. You can only stand back and let him know that you are there for him. Do not, under any circumstances, try to fill in the void for him.
2007-02-07 06:48:27 · answer #3 · answered by Shar 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Continue to be there to listen to him even if you don't know what to say is being helpful to him. If he is taking Tranzadone and is still depressed, he needs to return to his doctor to discuss other medications/options. Because obviously that is not working. Also he needs to see what is going on in his life that may be causing the depression. In any event, he should see his physician. Or if he feels that he is not helping him, look for and see another doctor for help in battling his depression. Good luck.
2007-02-07 06:46:15 · answer #4 · answered by Debbie H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all you need to get your boyfriend some help asap
depreesion could lead to alot of things.You are not the one who could help just by listening and trying to help him
He needs to see a professional.As far as his antidepressant medication he could be going through withdrawals and needs to get some help.I don't know if he has a shrink but i suggest he get one immediately.Depression can lead too many numerous things and I am not going to mtell you what bcause I don't want to worry you but the wors thing is suicide.
2007-02-07 06:47:54 · answer #5 · answered by claysnjgal 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try and learn the practice of being empathetic, instead of sympathetic. Empathy is feeling sorry for what the person is going through. Sympathy is taking that person's baggage along with you, which will only keep you drained.
2007-02-07 07:14:17 · answer #6 · answered by Jerry S. 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He needs to see his doctor about this depression.
And you need to realize you can't cure this yourself. He has to make the effort.
You can continue to be a friend to him, but remember to think of your own mental health here too. Don't let his problems bring you down.
2007-02-07 06:42:25 · answer #7 · answered by diannegoodwin@sbcglobal.net 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
u have to be straight up with him. and hopefully he'll do the same and let u in on wats bothering him so much.
2007-02-07 06:41:19 · answer #8 · answered by lazy d 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋