Dating Someone With Depression: What You Should Know
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- Опубліковано 28 лип 2024
- Licensed therapist, Gabrielle Juliano-Villani, talks about what you should know when dating someone with depression. She goes over 10 tips that will help you become a supportive partner when dating someone with depression.
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Video by: Gabrielle Juliano-Villani, LCSW
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Article: Dating Someone With Depression: What You Should Know
Written by: Dr. Gabrielle Schreyer-Hoffman, Ph.D.
Medically Reviewed by: Dr.Kristen Fuller MD
Published: February 13, 2023
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I do all these things but when are my feelings validated. I understand it’s not about me but about them but it gets exhausting for me at times, mentally & emotionally when I’m doing everything to help them by doing these things you had mentioned. I give them space but also letting them know I am here and I love them unconditionally. Sometimes when she does talk about it and I’m grateful that she does, she sometimes says do you still want to be with me with all that s going on, I respond with an absolute yes because I know it’s not her, just something she goes through from time to time. Seems like stress that triggers it when it gets to be too much for her.
I have been trying to date this lady for six months now. When we are together I can feel the love coming from her and she has said she feels it to. Lately she has been pushing me away, I use to get nice sweet texts and I would send one back. Now I send a I love you text call her she dose not answer either. She will tell me her weekend is open , then Friday she will tell she busy and try to see me. I'm getting tired of this, but the feeling I get from her is so wonderful it keeps me trying. yesterday she tells me we need to talk. I think she going to tell she can't handle this anymore. What do I do? Do I give up? Do I just let her go?
Hi there. Thanks for sharing! Here are a few articles that we published that you might find helpful:
www.choosingtherapy.com/dating-someone-with-depression/
www.choosingtherapy.com/commitment-issues/
www.choosingtherapy.com/emotionally-unavailable/
www.choosingtherapy.com/healthy-relationship-signs/
@bill1959ism hey I know I’m alittle late after your comment but I’m going through the same thing. Though me and her have only been together for a month now I would like to know how it worked out for you. I need to know what the best thing I can do is. Cause I feel the exact same way cause in one sense I would feel terrible if I left her when she’s at her lowest. But it’s tearing me apart to be pushed to the side and she can act sometimes like I’m just a fly on the wall. Anything or any advice is greatly appreciated.
Few days ago I was diagnosed with dystimia. And I think I was like that all of my life. But things got worse a year ago, when a woman who I loved betrayed me. And at this point, I don't want to have any relationships. I don't want to experience betrayal again, I cannot trust a woman again. And even IF I will trus, IF I fell in love (but that's almost impossible) - I don't want to bring this darkness in life of another person.
Thank you so much for sharing! Sorry to hear that you went through a betrayal in your relationship, it can be especially difficult to learn to trust again. Here's an article we published on betrayal trauma that you might find helpful: www.choosingtherapy.com/betrayal-trauma/
Hope this helps!
What should you do if your partner threatens or tries to unalive themselves?
Hi there! When a friend or partner threatens self harm, it can be scary, as it can be difficult to know whether that threat is real or a form of manipulation/attempt to control the situation.
Knowing the warning signs of suicide can be helpful in these situations, but ultimately it is important to put the choice of safety where it belongs- on the person.
Ultimately you are not responsible for another person's actions. What you can do, is let the person know that you do not want anything to happen to them, and provide them with resources (such as the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988), while also letting them know that it is ultimately their choice whether to utilize the resources. If you are still concerned, you can also share that concern with a trusted friend or family member of the person. These options allow you to maintain your boundaries while also providing support for the person to access.
I'm wondering who on those dating apps is willing to date humans with even 'normal' emotions. All I'm seeing in their profiles are quotes like 'no drama'. Most ppl seem to have a perfect, flat life with no difficulties so how would people with depression have a chance to find a partner who won't judge them.
www.choosingtherapy.com/dating-someone-with-depression/