My long-term boyfriend told me that my mental health has affected him and he just wants to be friends as though nothing more ever happened. This really hurts me. What should I do?

Seems like your mental health issues may have gotten to a overwhelming point and he is choosing to step back and regain some sort of balance. He may feel like he doesn't have control or isn't able to help you much. If I were you I would ask him if there is anything you could do to help him regain what kept him next to you till this point. I would also express my feelings and my struggles in a peaceful way. If someone feels they cannot continue anymore it isn't just because of you but because of them so don't feel too emotional or guilty. There really is no need for that. It's up to them how much they can go on a common way with you or not. And you can't do more about that than this.

I am going through the same. I love him too much so I stayed ther though I shouldnt have. But I suggest you to let him know you cannot do that, if you truly love him. As it will hurt you only, every day, like it hurts me, daily.

Just be friends and see where that takes you because it might be the best thing to do until he figures out what he wants to do.

I know this hurt you to hear this from him, It is sad that this has happened to you. And what I will say may seem a bit harsh here. But I think maybe a break between the two of you would be great, take a break and work on your mental health issues for awhile then try reconnecting with him. Honestly there isn't much you can here other than respect what he has told you and accept what he has told you. If you really love him you would respect his wishes and not try to push or fight against it. Remember love is not all about what you want, it is about making compromises and sacrifices even if they aren't what you want. You do it because you love the person and you want what is best for them even if it hurts you in the process.

The fact that he is willing to put himself first and hurt you so badly, I would say let him go. Yes it will hurt but when you find that person who loves you for being you, you will know that this relationship ended for a good reason

You should be your main priority and so should your mental health. Just as someone with a physical disability would focus on getting better, so should you focus on becoming better too. I understand it can be difficult to lose people from your life that you care about, especially when it can effect you in such a way. However, you need to surround yourself with understanding people. Someone who doesn't understand and is affected by your pain will not be able help you progress with these feelings. Keep being strong and looking after yourself. You deserve to be surrounded by positivity.

I say just let him go, and be friends. You need to find a guy who will support you through your health, not drop you for it.

If you are feeling he is wrong, you should have a face to face conversation with him. You should tell him how hurt you were and how you felt toward your long-term relationship with him. Discuss with him in person, make sure there are no one else; do not go to places like McDonalds, and you should be the one planning time and place. Be confident when you talk to him and really express how you felt.

Talk with someone you trust about the whole situation, I'm a big believer that the best mode of coping is through communication.

You deserve someone BETTER. Your long-term boyfriend should love you enough to stand by you through thick and thin. Its hard to be with someone that has issues, but love is all about accepting the person the way he/she is no matter what. He should stand by you no matter what. I know its hard to let people go, but if he doesn't want to be with you anymore just because you have an issue, than its time to find someone who HELP you combat that issue and not throw it away.