How do I help my boyfriend with depression

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I started dating my current boyfriend around 4 months ago but we had been acquaintances before that as well. Around a month ago he started going through really depressive phases. In the whole time I'd known him this had never happened so I didn't know how to react to it. I feel like I let him down. He often does not want to talk to me or invest time in any plans that I make for us. Sometimes it's hard for me to differentiate his depression and plain ignorance. How do I help him and our relationship through this?

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selfishFerret4
Mental health issues are no joke and wanting isolation is a fairly common symptom of depression. I think firstly what you need to do is have an honest conversation about his stance on the relationship. He might or might not have the energy and mental space for dating right now. You are still in the early stages of dating so its better to be upfront from the get go.
David_UK
Hey, Everybody's preferences are different and you need to figure out what your boyfriend needs. Try not bursting out on him when he says no to plans because he's not doing well. That'll just make him feel worse. Make him feel appreciated because depression takes quite a hit on self-esteem.

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