I've been in a relationship for the past few months with someone with severe depression. Initially I liked this idea because we would both have common ground and understand each other. However my partner is extremely depressed, if you compare us on a scale, im a 2 and he's a 10.
He's a very lovely guy, very kind and gentle. We get on very well, i have never met anyone who has had this much patience with me and who understands me this much. However his depression is exhausting for me to deal with on a daily basis. He says he is in love with me, i too thought i was in love but i thought come on, it's only been a few months.. surely a person cannot fall in love this fast! I stupidly agreed to having sex with him, i saw it as 'making love', however now im regretting it. I don't think he is the one anymore.
I spoke to my counselor about this and she said that i should break up with him. I have already seen red flags in this relationship myself so i shouldnt let the relationship o any further in case i get myself into trouble.
I have very strong feelings for him but i feel like I cant live like this. The same thing happens everyday, we talk about the same thing, do the same things. He tires me out so much, mentally. I don't know what to do. I guess by creating this thread im asking for suggestions on what i could do. Also, is there anyone out there that has a partner who is suffering from severe depression, how do you cope?
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