I have been diagnosed with depression 2 months ago and it's really taking it's toll on my partner?

my relationship with my boyfriend has been pretty rocky for quite some years and but yet we love each other dearly. 2 months ago i was diagnosed with depression and am on medication and i am seeing a psychologist. I have noticed as i am getting better my boyfriend is getting more depressed. He had a talk with his mother last night and she told me he feels like he is always walking on egg shells with me, doesn't feel he can talk to me, that it's always about me, and that i always find the negative in everything. We have alot of money problems and are moving house at the moment (with two small children) so we have alot going on. My question is how how to make my relationship more positive and help him be happier even though i am not better myself? I feel very lost on this because it is hard to help others if you are having trouble with yourself. Also i would like some tips on how to make myself more positive so my children don't suffer aswell.

Usually anti-depressants take a few months to totally start working as they do you will slowly get better and not be so negative. I know, I have been thru it. Even though you don't feel happy now, try to keep a positive attitude, make a list of all the good things in your life, family, children, friends, etc...Focus on these things and keep your head up. Reassure your boyfriend that it is not him causing this as he may deep down think it is---tell him how much it means to you that he is sticking by your side thru all of this and tell him how much you love him for it. Also, what helped me a lot was physical activity--join a gym or take daily walks and look at all the beautiful things around you. Endorphines are released in your body and are an instant mood lifter when you exercise. I know it's hard when people don't quite understand why you are sad and they think just by telling you to smile it will be all better---depression is a little more complicated than that and they don't get it, it is a real illness that is very hard to deal with on a daily basis. I hope this helps you somewhat and I hope you are feeling better very soon! Good luck in all you do!:)

Your husband needs some education on the fact that depression has nothing to do with love. You still love he and the children, but your ability to perform on a day to day basis like you used to is debilitated at the moment. Until your meds really kick in (with the right combination/dosage) you aren't yourself. He needs to hear that from a professional. Its no different than if you found out you had diabetes or cancer.

1) you need to focus on you and getting better

2) ask your therapist if he/she could talk to your husband about getting through this till you get to a better place

3) ?Also i would like some tips on how to make myself more positive so my children don't suffer as well.
another question to get help from your therapist.

Send your boyfriend to your doctor sounds like he needs medication also... keep your parents out of your relationship. a relationship is between 2 people , not the whole family.
but the bottom line is it don't sound like you are compatible.

really consider couples/individual counseling or both.

Those are very good questions to be brought up in counseling!! Use the concealer to help you through this. You will be fine!!xx