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Hi Broken2day
Sorry to find you back on here. It sounds like your bf (xbf?) is really struggling with depression right now, and that's even what he's saying (how low he is, that he'll never be happy, etc). Unfortunately, pushing people away is typical depressive behavior. What can you do about it? Not much I don't think. You can tell him that you're there for him, but the thing is he may still push you away because that's what depression is telling him to do. The best thing he can do for himself is to get on some medication and start seeing a therapist. Perhaps there is a way that you can gently nudge him in that direction? He may accept that but he may also get angry. So be prepared.
In the meantime, focus on yourself and doing what makes you happy. You can't force someone with depression to get help - they have to want it and do it for themselves.
Oh, and his behavior has nothing to do with you. It's the depression.
Have you read Anne's books? They're very insightful.
Hang in there.
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