How can i (23f) help my depressed boyfriend (22m) best without neglecting my own needs?

How long had you two been together?

Over 2.5 years.

My boyfriend has often said he just wants to walk away for a long period of time and get back to me after he has sorted things out.

That's what my ex usually did. Went completely no-contact and I had to call his roommate to check if he was safe.

But he also tells me a lot of different stuff too, when we lay down together he often analysis my face and says its so weird to him that someone would wanna be this close to him. That he likes me laying so close to him.

Yeah, this is also completely normal behaviour for someone with mental health issues.

I find the mixed signals very hard to deal with! Pushing me away, pulling me back in.

This is perfectly normal behaviour for someone who suffers from certain mental health issues. It's an up-and-down.

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