Depression Support Group
Depression is a real and debilitating condition that is often misunderstood by family and friends. Its meaning can range from a prolonged period of sadness to an actual mental illness with specific symptoms. Find and share experiences with others who are going through the same struggles.
Hi everyone,
New to the depression forum, hoping for some insight. I have been depressed on and off for as long as I can remember. I've been on and off different antidepressants for 10 years now (I'm 27) and I'm currently tapering Luvox to try yet another one.
Right now I am in a 2.5 year relationship and kind of at the point where I feel like I should decide if I'm moving forward or not. The thing is I'm very unsure. I love him a lot and we are best friends. We don't necessarily have that "spark" or butterflies anymore but I don't expect that to last forever with anyone. People tell me that I should not doubt the relationship I am in..but if I'm honest I have doubt about everything and all my decisions. I should say I also suffer from OCD and anxiety. But, I doubt my career, the city I live in, friendships, etc and I've learned that can be a symptom of my mental health issues.
I'm wondering if anyone else experiences a lot of doubt with their depression (specifically with relationships) if this is normal and how you deal with it??
Any advice is much appreciated and sorry if this is a little off topic.
New to the depression forum, hoping for some insight. I have been depressed on and off for as long as I can remember. I've been on and off different antidepressants for 10 years now (I'm 27) and I'm currently tapering Luvox to try yet another one.
Right now I am in a 2.5 year relationship and kind of at the point where I feel like I should decide if I'm moving forward or not. The thing is I'm very unsure. I love him a lot and we are best friends. We don't necessarily have that "spark" or butterflies anymore but I don't expect that to last forever with anyone. People tell me that I should not doubt the relationship I am in..but if I'm honest I have doubt about everything and all my decisions. I should say I also suffer from OCD and anxiety. But, I doubt my career, the city I live in, friendships, etc and I've learned that can be a symptom of my mental health issues.
I'm wondering if anyone else experiences a lot of doubt with their depression (specifically with relationships) if this is normal and how you deal with it??
Any advice is much appreciated and sorry if this is a little off topic.
For example if you were doubtful that they were faithful to you, is there any sign that they're showing that would make you think it or is it just an imagination created by the depression you might be going through. Perhaps you feel like you're not moving forward right now because your depressed state of mind is keeping you from seeing things in a brighter light. I hope I'm making sense here, I have a lot of experience with depression but not as much when it comes to relationships really.