Suffering- I don't want to hurt your feelings, but I think you should take what your ex is saying at face value. You can't be sure that he is in denial, he's been saying the same things to you for 2 months now. Also, once the depression subsides and he gets clarity again, there's no guarantee that his feelings for you will still be there b/c D really changes a person. I think the best thing you can do is give him space and concentrate on yourself right now and what you need to do to heal. In begging him to take you back, you are only pushing him further and further away.