My bf wont communicate and has recently become violent?

Question

My boyfriend and father of my child is diagnosed with depression. He has a huge problem with communication and after 4 years I havent been able to change that. He started taking a new medication that made him angry. we got in a fight and he through me down three times in front of my son. he is now off the medication and seems to be improving and hasnt done it again. What should I do? In this type of situation, is staying with him wise or is leaving him the best choice?

Answer 1

Depression is a hard thing to conquer. It's good that hes off those meds and hopefully the doctor knows so that the meds can change for the better as they affect everybody differently. But hang on in there things should get better.

Good luck

Answer 2

If he was not abusing you before the medication then do not leave him however, he should go advise his doctor of the effects the medication is having on him, so that he can prescribe something else, depression does not go away as you should know by now, also if he is not seeking some kind of psychological expert he may want to do that also, but you have endured for 4 years so you appear to love him very much, I suffer from depression so I know it can not be easy on you, good luck  

Answer 3

Physical abuse is not acceptable.  Your boyfriend needs find help in what is causing his mood swings.  He needs to find a good doctor that will help him and stay over with a male relative for assistance.  Under no circumstance should you remain alone with him, especially your child.  Under no circumstance should you remain with him in the same home if he shows unwillingness to get help.  You are responsible first and foremost to your child and then yourself.  You should take every precaution for you and your child to remain safe.  Only then you will be in a better position to lend support safely to your boyfriend.

Answer 4

I will say this, some medications can really s***w you up. I was on some meds a while ago, by the time I took them I wanted to take the rest of the bottle (to OD). It was very odd. I stopped taking them.  

Answer 5

Violence in any circumstance is unnecessary and unacceptable.

Violence in a relationship is very dangerous indeed.  If he needs help, then he must get it, but you are not a punch bag for him to work out his feelings.  You cannot justify his violence towards you in any way.  OK he is sick, OK he has depression.  But beating the **** out of you does not solve it.

Take stock and be prepared to walk away.

Answer 6

maybe, if it keeps happening then leave but you might be fine the way you are now. make sure you teach your son not to abuse women cuz if you dont then he'll start beating you a^s too

Answer 7

Why the **** does he have depression when he has a girlfriend and a fricken child???

That would be all I need to be the happiest man alive.

You should stay with him, nobody deserves to be alone, and you especially don't want to leave him alone if you truly love him.

Answer 8

I honestly think that it was the meds that were making him do the things he did and it sucks but sometimes when u have depression and u take them meds they do that to you =/ i think should talkto him about aware him about how you feel so that was things can continue to improve. and if it does happen again then maybe its time to leave him... best of luck and i hope everything turns out for the best for you two.