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.
I am soo tired of being a heartbreaker sooo much that I feel like relationships are not meant for me, but of course I am human and humans are created for this very thing called love right? When I get into a relationship I tend to lose interest either rather quickly or within time. It causes me to really hate myself. I don't understand why I lose interest in everything! My boyfriend is such a good father to our son and hes a great person. yeah it was rushed Im only 23 and had our son at 22 but why do I still feel like this? I thought about breaking up with him but I can never get myself to do it. See I know feelings are still there for my boyfriend and the thing about this is if in event that I do breakup with him I know Id get very depressed and then Id continue to hate myself id be very messed up over it. but Im also very depressed staying with him because It just doesnt feel right but nothings ever feels right to me! Oh and I wouldn't even know where to begin if i ended up a single mom. I am in such a deep crisis. I need serious help. I'm just want complete happiness and I am definitely not there sexually for him at all.
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I got an email from Kohl's that I had a 40% off coupon for today and tomorrow only. It took me about an hour but I placed an order and got some great deals. I have been wanting a new dress. I like dressing up sometimes. My birthday is coming up and I have dinner plans at a nice restaurant. But, honestly, I'm a little out of control again. I went through this in the fall. I bought...
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Has anyone else noticed that clearly speaking and doing things intentionally is liberating because it helps combat the feeling of depression and a sense of hopelessness? Let me share a little more: in my experience, when those who have tried to project a hidden agenda that is obviously not aligned with integrity and well-being, it's best to be firm and speak clearly from self-awareness and...

Your post doesn't (much) mention the most important thing ... your child. He/she is the very VERY first thing to consider.
Personally ... if I were in an unloving marriage, I would terminate it as quickly as possible ... but I don't have children. In my opinion .... ALL OTHER THINGS considered, best for you to divorce ... living the rest of your life with someone you do not appropriately love is not something I would do.
The child deserves all the love from both you and the father. This CAN happen with a divorce.
Maybe if you learned what I mean by 'understanding what love is' you could 'fall in love with the father and this all work out ... but the odds are against that.
I am stating all this ONLY by my opinion.
If you're clinically depressed you're not going to be able to "snap" yourself out of it. Nor is the relationship going to solve your depression or your child.
You will need therapy, medication or a combination of the two.
If you're situationally depressed, then you're dealing with the fact that you're parenting a 1 year old. Toddlers are notoriously challenging. This is the time of them learning how to say "no", fighting everything you do, and very little recognition for how much work it is.
No sex drive could be from either of the above. But how you deal with it is different.
IF it's the first...it's time to go back to the doctor. Look to see if a medication side effect is the cause, or if you need a med adjustment. If you aren't being seen by a doctor yet...now is Definitely the time!
If it's the second, try to carve out both time for yourself and couple time every day. Maybe all you can do is spread a tablecloth on the floor and have a picnic...but look for different things to do Together where you can laugh and find connection.
In many ways, happiness is a "skill"...it takes work.
Did you ever find someone to talk to about his brother? If not, and you still have unresolved feelings of grief, than look into that.