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    How do I avoid falling into depression again?

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    My partner is deeply worried about our finances, which I totally understand. We have discussed this at length several times and have come up with an action plan and set time limits. However, he is frequently wanting to get me to join him in going over and over how bad things are, especially in bed just before we go to sleep. I have recovered from severe depression, having attempted suicide twice, one of the considerations having been that the life insurance on me would help fix things and he wouldn't have such a problem wife any more. The depression went on for 3 years & was terrible, such a dark place, that i never want to go there again. I am on anti-depressants and have done a lot of work with a psychologist re cbt & my psychiatrist. I want my partner to be able to talk with me and feel supported by me, but I daren't risk focussing on this too much as I don't want to take that road again ever. I end up unable to sleep for worry. He says he's unable to talk to me. What do I do?
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    I have been working in Eltham, Melbourne as a relationship and family counsellor for over twelve years. I draw on current theory and research about … View Profile

    Lots of excellent advice given above by Grant. Couples counselling certainly sounds like it may be a good idea for a number of reasons. It sounds like your partner perhaps believes that talking through how bad things are is helpful, and may struggle to understand that this is not helpful for you. Couple counselling can assist you to understand and manage your differing responses to and vulnerabilites (i.e. depression or anxiety) in the face of difficulties, in a way that is respectful and accommodating of these differences, and equip you with tools to work through issues and find solutions in a way that is more satisfying for you both and avoids causing conflict or distress.

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