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I was wondering...do you guys think it would be better for a depressed person to be with a depressed person because they "get it", or would one bring the other down...I have found not too many people understand and to be truthful... its depressing and lonely....peace
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I am not sure... my SO is dead.
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My partner thinks that I can just'snap' out of it, not much support there that's why Im on here for the support
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that's a tough question really! i'm not sure...
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Its hard to generalize people are all differnt at times I myself always feel better with people like me they dont take my weird moods personally
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im not sure on that one, my partner finds it difficult to deal with me sometimes, he doesn't know what to do for the best. for a depressed person to be with another can have it advantages and disadvantages, i surpose you have to weigh them up
sorry i can't be more help
scurrie
scurrie
very good question. depression is tough to live with no matter what i think
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better off alone personally, others confuse me
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dont know
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I would say the best thing is to be with a person who is not depressed. His/her attitudes might rub off andfor example girls also tend to look for support out of their marriage, with friends or other family memebers, even here :) So I would really have to say being with a person who is not depressed so you can learn from him/her and get the support one needs from others.
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oh, this IS a good question!

i'm not sure either!! lol

my husband is not, nor ever been depressed. and he tries..but doesn't really "get" it.

BUT, on the other hand, my brother IS..and if i had to cope with his AND mine..daily..in the same house!! OUCH!

guess if i HAD to say...i would think...2 depressed people could tend to "feed" each others' condition.

not entirely sure. but damn good question. :)
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