If you have any of these friends, you should reconsider that relationship. Im not sure whats going on but I let her know constructively that I considered leaving her I know its harsh but it was a reality check. im so torn and she suggested friends with benefits because we still show each other we care and shit by being friends at school and stuff, then casual hook ups and hanging out, basically dating. Wow.. so many people with so many similar issues and I thought I was the only one! Any thoughts or suggestions would be sincerely appreciated. Life is can be cruel, tough and deceiving. I cant stay wit her anymore. That takes incredible patience and compassion, but it can also take a toll on you. You need to ask is that what you want for the rest of your life. She tried attempting suicide few times.Even I am loving her lot but could not make her understand.she always wants me to be around my arms! I love her a lot, I just miss her old caring cuddly self! Im sorry for all of us that love was not enough. Is it over? I do everything I can to help her, but I feel like I'm just propping her up, and despite the medications she's taking she doesn't seem to ever improve. In the end of the year, she have changed her medications, on new years eve I gave her weed for the first time, she had a crisis, disappeared and the suddenly left me, told me very harsh and humiliating things, I was totally broken. I dont know what to do any more, Im losing to much sleep, my work is taking a toll and so is my health. I am a twenty year old student. ", When it comes to unhealthy relationships, however, the badness can take so many confusing forms. Dont worry youre not alone! She had many great traits and was amazing in some areas of the relationship which made it hard to think about ending the relationship when I thought I was getting so much out of it. I love her but I just think staying will be self destructive for me and just enabling to her. When you've had too much on your plate for a long time, behaviors in your partner that would normally be slightly irritating can feel like major disruptions to your peace of mind. It drove me to breakdown myself. of each person. Medication treats symptoms, but it doesnt address all of the problems that often underlie depression. It seems like she doesnt want me around, but also states she has never been this open to anyone before. The sad thing is when these ppl start showing their age and dont have their sh$t together. Just stay focused on your ultimate goal with her and never lose site of how she was before depression. Next time you feel like this world is messed, go outside and try something new. And do not try to help, just try to understand. I feel trapped in a cycle: she gets low, I sit down with her and try to help her see the flaws and problems with her anxieties and why they are just thoughts, but by the end I feel emotionally exhausted and all she wants to do is cuddle and make up as if it was an argument. We have to get our sh#t together or be ok with being alone and broke or God forbid settle for the girl were all here talking about. Like everything was depending on something else, like it was fragile structure. Whatever the reason may be (unresolved conflicts, lack of trust, etc. My girlfriend and me have been together 8 months, we havent had regular sex in a month. ), it can really start to drag you down. She didnt even try to make the effort in keeping the conversation going and Im always the one who care about her when she doesnt give a thought about me and keep immersing herself in her depressive world. Now I am questioning myself whether to leave her or hold her.whether she ll feel better later on if I suppose leave her. Now I am questioning myself whether to leave her or hold her.whether she ll feel better later on if I suppose leave her. 2. Its dragging me down and she wont listen to me and wouldnt want to change her way of thinking for herself or anyone, I hate to say this but I realized she is actually very stubborn and selfish. Let she feels that you are proud of her. Do they really want help? That left me with a perspective of loosing someone I really love and also left space for me to think about it in safe environment. Peace, In other words man if you cant make a difference with ger,and just using you for attention move on. This often happens when too much stress causes hyperarousal, which can upset the balance between sleep and wakefulness, according to the National Sleep Foundation. Trying to fix it on yours own either no optional. How wrong! (Yikes.). it takes a lot of courag and resolve to stick around and be supportive to your partner and youve done that.kudos to that.please see that you have been strong and supportive for so long so you cannot think you will break.be confident and seek better outlets.therapy can help in a major way as I have seen.all the best. She hates it when I get an attitude then why does she make me get into this attitude? The medications side effect is sex blocking, also with her off alcohol her mind cant deal with emotions as other people, so basicly we had like 3 times sex this year. We read your comment, and we hear your frustration and unhappiness. but in the end in realtionships, its about being happy. This makes any conversion on other topics nearly impossible or difficult until her anxieties about her health are addressed. Good luck! It just makes me feel worse, plus medication takes 63-64 days to actually kick in. And I know hes going to hate me and say I dont understand. I'm seeing shapes behind the curtain. You may click to view our members full profiles and contact the therapists themselves for more information. Having your sh$t together isnt exactly essential for survival anymore. its comforting to know that other couples go through the same things. The reason I feel it's dragging me down is that my girlfriend's mother has always been extremely disrespectful to me. Especially when theyre attractive they can just bounce around from bf to bf. I dont know if it is a good thing to avoid that, I am almost sure it isnt. She struggles to make friends and has isolated herself from the world. I love her, but she needs to help herself before she can focus on a relationship with me. That is why she will fail. I think this is the best for us at this time, as I read up in this thread I see a lot of pain caused to both people as time goes on and I dont want that to happen to either of us. You wish your sex like was more active, but hate being the one to initiate. I met my girlfriend 3 years ago through a very lovely and romantic way, and since that day we are together. Go with her to therapist. Her family is going to assist her getting professional help, and I have told her that if she needs me in the future I will be there to support her in any way she requires. I really don't know the best way if breaking it to her and I don't wanna do anything that I'll regret 3 28 28 comments Add a Comment AutoModerator 8 mo. she undergoing medications and therapy but nothing could help her. Even she could not continue her studies and quit her studies.Its all because of she loves me to core and missing me much! I let things change for the negative and even though my instinct knew something was wrong I stuck with it because I am loyal and felt love on a certain level that I thought was worth considering. She has issues with everyone including mine and her family. Official HD video of Dragging Me Down. we took a break for a day, then got back together. But you're dragging me down, down, down, down. Remember the love bit. Same for me. "My problem is that since we have moved in together, she is negative about everything." My girlfriend and I have been together for three years. But I really just wanted to Thank You for your post. She is in a constant state of less sad at the best of times. It is very sad when a very good man like me just happens to have very bad luck with women when i really shouldnt at all. All I got is she is just a drama queen, there wasnt any problems to become sad. But i just seem lost and i need answers, idk if i was harsh and Im totally new at this so Im sorry if i was being harsh and all but plz help. How do I approach the situation without hurting her feelings/making her feel bad? She is suffering from depression, anxiety, restlessness, nightmares, physical issues and so on. Head up, somewhere we still exist and can grow back to be ourselves. Dragged Down. Everything i could say would create a problem and everything was my fault. I told her that i love her and i would never leave her, i forgave her cuz she lied to me, i told her that if i was with right now i would give her a hug and a kiss. So even if you don't initially make the connection, your relationship could be why you're always up at night. Youre so much less experienced and you know so much less than you think, Im not saying that as a criticism at all, Im sure youve been through more than I can imagine, but people have gone through this before and somehow got passed it to live their life for decades and decades. I didt wanted help, I didnt wanted to tell people how sad I am (and that I dont know why) to anyone. Now dont get me wrong, I get shes depressed and I feel for her, but I used to never have outbursts in my relationship period, and by now, 8 years in, the only way to make her stop taking all of her aggressive-depression(not that shed get violent, but yell on the most absurd things)/anxieties on me is to stoop down to her level and shout back, which then makes me feel like a jerk, she (almost) never say sorry, and for everytime she yells at me, somehow at the end I have to apologize or shell frown at me forever (claiming everything is fine, but obviously is it) Right now, we value the future of our child more than anything else. This means being comfortable in your skin and with the way you walk, talk, look, breath, move, and all the other things that make you uniquely you. Youve asked some really important questions about yourself: Am I codependent? Whats my issue? What steps can or should I take? These questions are as important as they are complicated. Smoking and drinking! You mention that your girlfriends medication does not seem to be helping her. Im on anti depressants myself but evidently those are for the weak that cant handle reality from her pointof view. I love her so much, but I know Id rather deal with these issues now than a year or 2 into a relationship. And as you deal with their negativity, you may find yourself no longer interested in things you used to find fun like going out, being social, or, you know, leaving the apartment. Its extremely helpful to be able to read something from the person suffering from depression. Talk, really talk openly without any criticism. "Healthy, happy relationships are where both partners meet each others' physical and emotional needs," says relationship etiquette expert Mara Opperman, in an interview with Bustle. When we first met she experienced severe triggers and dissociative states, which led to her being unable to finish her degree, something she carries a great deal of shame from. About me and my girlfriend! I have been dating my girlfriend for almost two years. Like, a supermodel could walk by and your partner wouldn't bat at an eye. I have a battle on my hands, life has tried to tear me down before and I wont let it just yet..You choose to be happy, Woah that is one crazy situation both of you are dealing with. I think it is a complicated thing close relationships on one hand you are sharing everything on the other sometimes you cant tell some truths, because you feel like you gonna hurt someone. v. 1. Can still manage to go to pool every Tuesday night til 2am. Well i have a very depressed girlfriend that i am dating at this moment which i do really love her which she is always unhappy when i go over her house. but she made fun of me she said she wasnt going to read this BS. I dont see it getting any better. I didnt know about it. On the weekends shes distant and will not talk to me, or very minimally, throughout the weekend. Relationships are supposed to be about equality. Ive been with my girl for over 4 months now, but we have been good friends for more than 7 years. She questioned our status, then says if we are a couple we should act like one (she is always busy and making plans with friends so I leave her be) which she doesnt like. Now she stopped the medications for a month ago, and still no affection what so ever. Its very common, but you must break the cycle. And it can be anything, anything for the wide spectre of psychological problems or disorders. To go cold turkey off 3 different anti depressants can someone die by doing that? I can know no one would have got solution. This is verbatim my situation. Sign up and Get Listed. Depression is a serious issue that is very difficult to understand. When the relationship isn't secure, however, you might feel this nagging sense of jealousy towards everything and everyone. My girlfriend is dragging me back into depression with her own personal problems. Youve managed to take care of your girlfriend and remain connected enough to yourself to come up with these questions. We kept going on, and little by little she started becoming more and more away from me. To lower the quality, character, or value of something or someone: His disruptions are dragging down the performance of the other students. A trusted therapist will help you thoroughly explore these questions, develop insights, and create and implement a plan of action. It hurt me deeply and I dont know what to do. The way this went down was that I got very worried and stayed up all night trying to stop her, and since then it has happened multiple times. I myself am in a LDR with my girlfriend. You have two choices. Totally agree with your comment. So its what you make of it. Ive dealt with people like that and let me tell you its never easy cuz there gonna try and bring you down.I mean I too have anxiety but not to the point where I freak out or go completely insane. It would be way worse, and if you leave, then the relationship wouldnt be as big of a crutch and she and you can move on and grow. It was a no-win situation for me. she is unhappy with dating. This is a painful, complicated issue, and you deserve to have support as you work on figuring out what is best for you. Please keep in mind that GoodTherapy.org is an exclusive directory. My Girlfriends Depression Is Bringing Me Down. I do not see a future with her but I get so torn up at the thought of leaving her to her depression and her situation, Im in the exact same situation as you gaz. I dont know if that is the case with you too. Sam is just absolute right, Ive been with the same girlfriend for 8 years, helping her to cope with her anxiety and depression, which are not mild, in return I became a cranky, fearful and highly depressed individual, as soon as she moved in with me the symptoms became severe and everything was somehow my fault, even though we always lived under my expense (before at my parents, now at a house that i pay for literally everything) shes not willing to work or do anything, she always finds an excuse why something wont work out (she has a doctors degree, and she can do a lot of things with that particular degree she simply refuses to always citing some excuse about how its never going to work). I hate her anxiety. First, try and make an attempt to be supportive. Im the one whos always giving the support and its draining me and she doesnt appreciate it at all and said she cant feel our love anymore. The GoodTherapy.org Team. Exactly. We can all get through this. past experiences? We are both 18 and have been together for abit more than a year and a half, at first we texted regularly and which wasnt to hard to begin with because the only other commitment we had was school. But, my girlfriends depression and self loathing is disgusting. In her weekly column, JOAN LONG, a Bishopstown psychologist and psychotherapist, answers readers' queries. You took a leap when you wrote in with your question. Your girlfriend should know that she has the right to be an active participant in her treatment plan and to discuss changes to this plan with her clinicians. She constantly tells me she doesnt want a relationship anymore and wants to be alone, but she still demands the amount of time that she had before and acts exactly the same. All I could do is be the best boyfriend a girl could have. She will need manpower to make the move happen. But of course this isn't the case in an unhealthy relationship. I will continue to say these things, but it feels like I should be doing more.). Your love will develop as you both learn (with help) how to manage your feelings and youll both be closer having supported one another through this difficult process, July 16th, 2016 at 5:42 AM Lately, Ive been becoming stronger, Ive finished my graduation, am starting to work by myself. and the thing with sex: if you are curious and want to understand: Her issues didnt matter to me as she is a very good person, but I didnt see the whole picture. When I asked her if she wanted to go get some food, ice cream the mall,she said no for so many reasons. I started to feel distant from her and that i dont want to be intimat to her. Im in a LDR myself too although I have never met her IRL. But, I love her and I want to support her I dont want to turn my back on her. She clearly doesnt love you like one should love another person. And before you know it has someone paying for half or all of her bills. Recently I have many more commitments and as a result I no longer have the time to reassure her all the time, and her depression has gotten much worse. Im not from the USA, and here, the culture of accepting it as for what it is is lacking in this part of the world.My bf of almost 8 years rolls his eyes, when the other me is present. You might also want to look for a caretakers support group. I feel like she is using me even though I take care of her. Also, Im placed as the general emotional support to everyone around me. So that he loves himself. Shes most likely cheating already, I mean think about their history as if the ex hasnt tried to make a move on her. She might miss you. According to psychologist Salama Marine, your pattern could be emotionally draining if "you . Im fed up though. She also started to talk about other guys and how they were getting close to her (which i actually found out the guys she was talking about liked her aswel) but when i ask her to not do anything misleading with them, she started arguing with me and saying i wasnt trusting her. She used to threaten me and say i am depressed & mad. I know thats going to be the final solution to all this, but is there anything anyone else could recommend? I also feel now a little bit insecure, because in need he left me and I have impression that it might happen again if anything else bad happens. To me all of these modern mental issues we see are a result of too much free time, too many choices and the conveniences we enjoy. Its a positive sign that you seem to have a solid sense not only of where she is, but also where you are. She experienced child sexual trauma and suffers from depression and ptsd. Life was perfect. She did take medications she did try psychiatrist. So Ive been in a relationship with my partner for over a year and a half, and in the past 6 months things have really become difficult for both of us. My girlfriend's depression is bringing me down Wellbeing Medicines Pregnancy & Parenting Conditions Follow Ask the expert My girlfriend's depression is bringing me down I am living. deep thoughts in my head And they just keep dragging me down there down so deep Dragging me down so deep Dragging me down so deep Dragging me down so. I've been with my girlfriend for about a year and recently she has made a big deal about wanting me to start coming along to her work events. It is not your role in this case. Her aggression and fights are only there to tell you that she needs help, and help in this case is outside you two therapy, friends, new experiences. I like my lectures because I feel like I have room to breathe since there is no internet connection in the lecture theaters. She wont go to counselling nor will she take medication, she hurts herself knowing that it hurts me because it means iv failed once again to make her happy. But I just dont know anymore. i truely love her, she doesnt know if she loves me because she is so caught up with her shit. I experience the exact same thing you are talking about with my girlfriend for one year. Lately she has been responding to me uncaringly and uninterested. She just dont know how to do this. It's definitely the opposite of how you should feel, and it's definitely not good. Its killing me inside as she looks so helpless, vulnerable, alone and she has the face of one of the most beautiful girls you would ever meet. Once you enter your information, youll be directed to a list of therapists and counselors who meet your criteria. Every time I look at her pics, I am immediately in love again by seeing her smile but in person all I am thinking of is an exit strategy despite all the caring in the world. Best of luck to you on your journey. We do talk through alot of things and have a somewhat open dialogue, but I still feel resentful and angry when i feel shes not there for me, something i dont seem to get over, despite wanting to. They take all the goodness from you and leave you with nothing but sadness and depression. Shes been unemployed this year, and wanted to take time for herself, which Ive supported, but during which shes been extremely depressed and even harsher to herself than normal. Good Luck!! Shes 30, Im 26, she never had a boyfriend, nor had sex or drugs nor anything. Dude, Ive never been so stressed and sad and angry my whole life. Welcome to Tissue Issues, an advice column from comedian Ash . were so messed up its insane. As time went on our texts started to get more and more one sided as i would ask about her day and i would help her with any problems she had, but she would always start complaining about her problems and never actually talking about mine. I feel for all of you guys! Read on for some of those ways. I have been with my girlfriend long distance for over a year now. Am I codependent? She has lost sleep all night, and so did I. I have honoured her decision to sort this out alone. Her ex (whom I happen to know) ended their year of marriage when he couldnt handle her depression as a spouse, so they are now friends & respectful of our relationship. There is more to life than this, trust me. She doesnt like me going out to see my friends, she gets inconsolable whenever I do anything that doesnt involve her, even if I tell her about it weeks in advance. Imagine if you stay another couple years, get married, have children, then that person does the unspeakable after that? Don't freak out if your goals are different. I was two years out watching movie series to help me distract while I forced myself to eat. Its bad and I feel so trapped. If you have solution, you are God for me:(, I am crying here because I feel you guys are talking about problem that I am facing. At the end of the day, I just believe that depression was just an excuse. She also will fail in it, many times, probably hurting you, but she will go on. When you're in a relationship and feeling depressed, two people suffer. But this might not work or end tragically also. Its your natural born right to be happy! I Feel Helpless! Dont worry too much about your girlfriend saying that you shouldnt talk to her anymore. So I tried communicating a little more and making plans. If she needs the ex in her life she doesnt need you, she just wants you. Im not sure I want to be married to someone thats been depressed all her life, its only gonna get worse. Ive been there, multiple times. Healthy couples can chat about pretty much anything. I don't have the same motivation and drive and care about myself like I did when I was single. 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