
Wynn
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Talked to a relationship counsellor today over the internet, who seemed to have no idea about the effect of depression on relationships. Her summary was that she thought I was being emotionally abused, and would not take things further unless I made an appointment to talk to someone face to face about my 'emotionally abusive relationship'. She emailed me a long list of 'signs of emotional abuse' - but most of them that she possibly thought applied to me could equally be labelled 'signs of depression in a partner'.
I do not believe that you can label someone's actions when they're depressed as emotional abuse ?- surely emotional abuse implies a choice, which isn't necessarily there when you're depressed?
Any thoughts?
I do not believe that you can label someone's actions when they're depressed as emotional abuse ?- surely emotional abuse implies a choice, which isn't necessarily there when you're depressed?
Any thoughts?