Rough weeks

[Naturallyme]

It’s been a rough last few weeks. Im in a new relationship and I’m scared to talk about my depression in depth. I don’t think he understands me and what I’m going through. I know I should be happy to be in a relationship after years, but I don’t know if this is even right for me. Being alone is so much easier

[kenster1]

hi it better to be open and honest from the beginning if he really likes you then illness should play no part.

[Naturallyme in reply to kenster1]

It’s hard to be open because most people look at it as something bad. He knows I have depression and that sometimes I get upset and really sad. But I feel like he doesn’t understand and I just don’t know how to go about it.

[kenster1 in reply to Naturallyme]

you could write down some things that trigger you and some things that help you as well maybe even gather some information you could keep at home/his home and he will have a better understanding of it.

[Hidden in reply to Naturallyme]

We can’t always make them understand either, no matter how hard you try to explain it, it always comes back to just “being really sad or upset” in his eyes? If so I know exactly how you feel

[Hidden in reply to Naturallyme]

Being alone is easier, but ask yourself if it’s worth it.. if it is, sometimes easier isn’t better

[Naturallyme in reply to Hidden]

It is easier but I’ve been out of a relationship for almost two years now. I know what I truly want is someone to be with.

[skidrew]

Honesty is always the best policy! Be true to yourself. Better to know and understand now then regret later.

[pink83737]

Just tell him how you feel💕 you got this! i know the feeling but it’s better to get it out than hold something in that’s bothering you. i’m sure he would understand

[LilyAnnepuppy]

How new is the relationship?

[Naturallyme in reply to LilyAnnepuppy]

We have known each other for almost 3 years but we just decided like two weeks ago that we wanted to be with each other.

[LilyAnnepuppy in reply to Naturallyme]

Well if he's known you for three years he's probably used to seeing you in different stages of your illness. I agree with the honesty policy But not expecting understanding. My husband and I have been together for 38 years and although he is supportive, he can't understand how I feel because he doesn't have the same disease. He loves me anyway. I wouldn't want to be with anyone else.