That's useful, thank you for sharing. In my life I was the one who was depressed. And yep, all these “oh no! That’s your condition talking, I have been reading about it and self-deprecation is the reason you are still depressed, you need to gain confidence” really make feel worse then better.
Thank you for the feedback. Partners really want to help but they are just don't know how. I have been in the same position as yours and exactly know what you mean :)