How do I love a depressed person?
This comes from my exwife. I will keep it short. After we got divorced I called her one day just to check up on her. I asked about her love life (I wanted her to go on) She responded as follows:1) Joey, I will never date another man.2) Thea, did I hurt you that bad.3) Joey, don’t get me wrong, When you aren’t cycling (when this took place I was as normal as I can get 90% of the time. Every day was better than the first and I know no man will ever make me as happy as you did.4) Thea, why did you divorce me. Joey, the worse days of my life were with you and I couldn’’t handle the merry go round.
Is loving a depressed person worth it?
It is definitely worth it if being in this relationship is making you happy.I think every relationship has its own problems and dealing with these problems can be draining. However, if you really want it to work and if you really love what you have together then you should try to find ways to cope with the problems in the best possible way.In your case, the problem is that the person you love is suffering from a mental illness. I understand that it is not at all easy for you to love someone who is going through depression. It must be a crippling feeling for you to see your loved one suffer, but you mentioned that you still want to be with him even if it is draining. That is a good sign. It means that you still want to make it work, you probably don’t know how.One of the first measures you can take is to make sure your boyfriend starts therapy. Is he talking to a psychologist? I think it’s very important that your boyfriend gets treatment for his depression because it will bring a drastic improvement in his life and your life together as a couple. You can even try online therapy for starters. One website I know which provides online counseling is ewellnessexpert.comYou should also try to make sure that you give your needs and wants equal importance as you give to his needs. You need to take care of yourself along with him. Try to manage your time and work in ways so that your desires are also fulfilled. If you end up ignoring your necessities, it will only end up harming your relationship in the long run. You should be able to put yourself first before him sometimes when it is required. Try to create that balance.I hope you are able to find other ways to make this relationship work!
What is the feeling of falling in love with a depressed person?
Could you explain what you mean by this question so I can do a good job of answering it? To take a stab in the dark… The feeling that you have when you fall in love with a depressed person is a feeling of wanting to fix them and make everything better and to heal them with love. That of course makes you feel wonderful like some sort of Savior. And you feel the beauty of your own heart. And you may feel that by falling in love with them you are healing a part of yourself and showing love and kindness to a part of yourself that may be depressed. That is how it all starts. If you actually do get into the relationship there is a whole other kind of healing journey you will probably end up going on. Being in a relationship with a depressed person brings up a very specific thoughts and feelings for the person who is being in a relationship with a depressed person brings up a very specific thoughts and feelings for the person who is their partner. If you don’t have consciousness as to what this feeling journey journey can be you could do damage to the depressed person and to yourself.
Why does falling in love make me feel depressed?
not all the time, your not sure with yourself if its the right one and if you ever will find the right one for you which makes you feel that way. even being gay still counts for the factor if not more than people who are strait.
Can depression make you fall out of love?
I say no. Now, obviously depression can reduce feelings of love (it tends to dampen all emotional responses), but love isn't necessarily a *feeling*. I mean, it's accompanied by a lot of nice feelings, but butterflies in your stomach are kind of beside the point. Love is something you DO. You love your child, so you stay up all night trying to comfort her when she's sick. If you "love" somebody, but not enough to do anything about it, then what you really mean is that you like having them around. Love is based on respect and admiration, time spent together, and unconditional acceptance. So if you're depressed, you might not *feel* very loving toward someone else, but that doesn't mean you've fallen out of love because love isn't magical. Do you still value the other person? Do you still respect them, and want to make them happy? Do you know who they really are, and put up with them anyway? Going through depression with someone you love is painful and frustrating, but it doesn't ruin everything. Often you have to do something loving first (rather than waiting until you feel "inspired"), and then all the squishy feelings follow after. Give it a try, and see if I'm a liar :).
Can depressed people fall in love?
Depressed people want to fall in love. They see love as a form of escape from their current life. When they get even a little bit of affection they feel a surge within themselves which can counter the feeling of depression. But that sometimes proves to be short lived. The one showing you affection may not see in the same light which you want them to. But still that feeling of being wanted and being of some importance gives depressed people some hope. Hope that everything is going to be fine one day. Hope that even your day will come.
How can you make a girl suffering from depression fall in love with you?
I'm going to tell you about my experience. I was in love with someone who was so depressed, at one point he was near suicidal (he wasn't like that when I first met him). I have lost count of the number of nights I sat up with him, holding his hand, him crying because he wanted to give up and me crying because it hurt so much to see him in so much pain, but all the while fighting for him to hang on. A year later he is doing much better although I don't think he will ever be the same. I've become the friend that saved his life, but not someone he will ever be involved in romantically. It hurts - a lot - but just knowing I made a difference to his life and we still have this beautiful friendship is a relief in itself. I thank God he's still here because there were times when I thought he wouldn't be. It's the cross I bear - loving him so much, but knowing I can never have him. He's changed so much in the time I've known him and I wouldn't change any of what I've been through (in the end I thought I would rather have him inmy life as a friend than not at all). Your friend, as much as you love her, may not ever feel the same. You can't love anyone totally until you love yourself. I've learnt this the hard way. You also can't "fix" anyone, all you can do is offer your support and help when they need it. And don't hold your breath waiting for her to be ready. This will put so much pressure on her. Now isn't the best time to pursure a relationship. Just hang out with her, do fun things with her, be there for her if she wants to talk and maybe one day, when she's dealt with her issues and is feeling better, she may see you in a different light, or she may not. But if you have a beautiful friendship, then that's something, right?