You can start with depression. Take out the symptom lists you have already created for depression and list your own ideas under each of the six categories from this chapter: (1) learn what your partner wants and needs, (2) learn to respond instead of reacting, (3) help your partner make wise relationship choices, (4) promote physical well-being, (5) seek alternative treatments, and (6) help with medications. This will get you started. You can also look over your depression symptom list and ask your partner what they feel does and doesn’t work to treat each symptom. This is a positive step, if
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