Ups n downs

[lexirose]

My name is lexi, and I’m 21 years old. I’ve been dealing with anxiety and depression since I was about 10. Today has been particularly difficult, for absolutely no reason. I feel gross and unloved, even though my partner has been more than loving and considerate. But the fact that she is trying to make me feel better just makes me want to push her away, and it pisses me off to be honest. I don’t even know why I feel this way and I don’t know how to communicate that to her. Any tips or people out there who can relate? Or who just wanna talk?

[belladay]

Hi Lexi. The best thing you can do is be honest with your partner about how you are feeling. The good and the bad. That way she can be there for you and give you the support you need. It's okay to be frustrated by your feelings, just don't let the frustration overwhelm you. Take alone time from your partner when needed but don't isolate. Hope this helps you, keep fighting

[lexirose in reply to belladay]

Thank you Bella. I really did let the frustration overwhelm me. I wasn’t able to communicate how I was feeling to her and just let things subside but hopefully I can bring it up a different time. Hope you’re having a good night/morning (:

[belladay in reply to lexirose]

Good luck, I'm sure everything will work out fine between you two. Hope you are having a better day

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[lexirose in reply to Hidden]

Thank you 🖤 I’m new to this app but can you dm?

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[Essentiallyfree]

Hey Lexi.. What sort of coping mechanisms do you use? I speak from experience and I know it can be difficult to do in the moment, but getting up and exercising.. pushing through the mental barrier of "i'm not good enough anyway" has always made a difference in my mental state. I hope you take some time to love on yourself.. speak life over yourself. Take a bath, go for a walk, read a book, get a pedicure, or massage.. get a fancy cup of coffee anything that allows you to acknowledge your person, your heart... to acknowledge the fact that you are beautiful, capable, courageous, strong, and fiercely loved.