we'll you've come to the right place..(welcome) sorry to hear you have this beast, and unfortunately depression for most is part of the package deal with this. as far as your partner is concerned . have your partner come on to the site and read a bunch of threads. this is a real infliction. the diagnosis is real and the pain is surreal. but as for you. you will find real support here as we all share this beast and suffer in our own way. It is easier for us here as with little explanation we can convey what we are going through. I hope you utilize this forum as a tool towards better mental and emotional health plus a good research point for us as well, There are many different treatments and many different results so this helps us keep up to date to possible treatments.. I hope you find all you may need here.. good luck and god speed