Hello everyone,
I havent been on here for a while. Last year I ended my relationship with my partner of years (never married). We were struggling for years, but due to our kids and my financial situation we just kinda dealt with it. My depression and anxiety were always a huge part of our struggles (he didnt understand). And to top it off I also have adhd. So, now that we are seperated we are much better. We have our kids and work together to give them a good life with the huge changes in their life.
So anyways, I met this guy unexpectedly. I like him and assume he likes me. Due to my low self esteem caused by my previous relationship and feeling like I was frowned upon for my depression and anxiety. I started to do some thinking. Does anyone have any advice on when is a good time to disclose to a new partner that you suffer from depression and anxiety? He is a teacher, so is very understanding with mental health and all that. I just recently disclosed to him I have adhd. It was just kinda like word vomit. I didnt mean to tell him, but it just came out. He said thank you for letting him know. I told him I dont usually mention it but he said he liked that I did because then he can be more understanding on why I dont understand something and all that.
But, to me major depression and major anxiety are more serious. I always feel like I am being judged. What do you all think? is it based on case by case? Do I feel it out?. I always feel like I meet guys that never struggle with this stuff. Like are able to have amazing sleep when I am awake most of the night with my thoughts.
So anyways. any thoughts on this topic?
