depression ruining a relationship..help!: Depression broke us up

» rob2k3 - Depression broke us up

Hi..I had a great 1st six months with my girlfriend(now ex). We were haoppy and loving and did so many things together. She had been dealing with alot, she had studied abroad for a smester ad really had a hard time adjusting to life back here. Shortly after Christmas, her depression began to take its toll onj our relationship. She seemed to be distancing herself, her sex drive was prety much non-existent, she hated the way she looked and was uncomfortable with how she looked. She became obsessed with going to the gym and improving herself. She would cry for no apparent reason and it seemed that every time I tried to do anything for her she pushed me farther away. I told her that I was thinking about ending it, and she said...that she wanted me with her to get her through it. So, I stood by her because I loved her/us. She then breaks up with me saying that she doesnt feel the passion anymore (well..not surprising, she let it be that way..I couldnt force her to do anything). Her depression put a wall between herself and me...and she showed me the door. She claims that she lost all her intimate feelings that she had for me. Any advice...Should I completely walk away..or should I try to let her know I'm there occasionally. She claims that she feels awful about it and knows that I was a wonderful boyfriend who never did anything wrong. She appreciated me and was so genuine until her depression really took over. Then she treated me like a person who treated her like shit. But me knowing she was going through it stood by her. We have hooked up once since we broke up./..and I said to her...so much for no intimate feelings. What do i Do???

-- posted by rob2k3