<human>: Hey all, some backstory first. I'm (24M) dealing with some depression in my life right now due to family, work, and my current living arrangement. My partner and I have been together for about six months now and we really seem to hit it off well. Lately though, my depression has been pretty bad. And as a result I have started relying so much on my partner (28F), that she can't deal with it. Recently, we had a discussion that ended with her saying that she didn't think she could give me what I need right now and that she wasn't sure if we should be together.  Unfortunately, we've had this issue before, and that is part of what has made this particular case so hard.

We've had some time apart so that would we could both think about things, and we're having a follow up conversation soon.  I've done a lot of thinking and have come to the conclusion that while I am dealing with some personal stuff right now, I have been relying on her far too much, and that I need to start finding approval and success from myself, rather than requiring affirmation from her.  And also, that while I may treat her one way when she has a rough time, I know that she is different and will react in a different way.

Also, that the person that she fell in love with isn't who I am right now, and that I need to re-find that person again, for not just my happiness, but for both of ours.

In the end of it all, I know that we may split up, but I am really hoping that we don't, because we clearly care about one another and can/have been very happy in the recent past (two days ago).  What I am really looking for from you all is some advice on what I can say to try and clearly convey these thoughts to her.  I really love this girl and I don't want to split up, but I also know that if things carry on the way that they have been, it's going to destroy our relationship, if it hasn't already.

Can you condense the text into three sentences or less?
<bot>: I am fighting some depression and have been relying on my partner too much, which is tainting and destroying the relationship.  I need help about how to talk about it with her.