Hi there, I am new to here & need some advice. My partner of 13 years was diagnosed with AS 9 years ago when he was 28. I've done everything possible to help in any way I can, I've done heaps of research, we've tried different diets etc... but he just doesn't seem to want to help himself. He is suposed to be getting 3 monthly bloods done, but hasn't done this in almost a year! He is constantly in pain & in & out of depression & nothing I try to do seems to help - he can just get nasty & angry & then ignores me for days or weeks!! He won't talk to the Dr about his depression & just doesn't seem to care about anything - least of all living with AS!! - I don't know what to do anymore to help him - I give massages, & have tried everything! I am almost about to scream at him to get off his [**BLEEP**] & talk to someone, but I just can't do it. I also find that I am not allowed to be in any pain myself - if I complain about something being sore, I just don't know what 'sore' is!! - I am on anti-depressants now myself to help cope as well as anti-anxiety pills - I love him dearly & know he has a kind heart - but I just don't know what to do to help anymore - any advice would be muchly appreciated ... thanks for listening.
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