My ex-boyfriend has been struggling with depression lately, and I want to be there for him as a friend, but he refuses to try to help himself, says I can’t help, and thinks he’s worthless and all.
I can tell him he’s not, and comfort him, but I know he’ll just not believe me and thank me for saying something nice to him. He’s always depressed and I can’t do anything to help and that makes me sad.
I’m glad he’s your ex. At least you’ve gotten that far.
Your mental health is important, too. It’s not worth it to burn yourself out. If that means you have to make a hard choice, then so be it.