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[Ophtho10]

Hey everyone. First time doing this, trying it out and seeing if it helps.

I have anxiety and depression. My girlfriend is the exact opposite of me in this category. She doesn’t carry a lot of emotion and I have way too much. We sometimes argue and she has a hard time understanding my emotions, but understands I can’t control them. I’m constantly apologizing for the way I am and my amazing ability to overthink things to death. She’s very understanding knowing I have depression and anxiety but doesnt know why I feel the way I feel. I am on antidepressants and have been for awhile. I exercise pretty regularly. I own my feelings and know that I’m irrational at times and try not to make excuses for my behavior. This is a new attempt at trying to control my anxiety and depression instead of the other way around

[Grateful71]

Welcome Ophtho10, it can be difficult when the people we love don't understand what we are going through. Hopefully there may be other ways her stability can help you. I find this site is really supportive, either just to let off steam on a bad day or ideas from others who know what you are going through . So many people have difficulties like your own so you are not alone 💛

[Ophtho10]

Thank you!

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Welcome!!

[courageovercomfort]

Welcome! I’m pretty new here and am finding this site very helpful. My husband doesn’t understand, and although he means well and just wants me to be better, his words are seldom helpful.