My boyfriend and I have been seeing each other for two years. He recently told me that he has suffered from depression since the age of 15 and has been taking citalopram since he was 19 (he is now 27). We live together, and while I am aware he experiences episodes where he becomes insular, moody and fatigued, it has never caused any serious problems. We are very much in love and have a very happy and healthy relationship – but I never guessed he was suffering from depression and feel stupid for not realising what he was going through. He has never told anyone about this and I don't know how to help.
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