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How to have relationships while living with depression?
Depression & Anxiety | Last Active: Sep 16, 2021 | Replies (104)Comment receiving replies
Well where to start to answer your inquiries.
In my situation family has been non communicative nor understanding. True understanding friends are minimal but don't want impose on the friendship with my never ending depression. Had just went dancing a couple of times with a man whose I met through his family. Then pandemic so we had to isolate. We just started seeing each other after both getting negative COVID testing, but my moods have been up and down (mostly down). Prefer not to lead a relationship with my depression nor even know how/when to approach the conversation which is overwhelming.
I try walking a bit, at times 5 minutes is all I can do. Dance a bit at home. Therapy when budget allows. The constant depression, necessary isolation due to pandemic and financial constraints are all contributing factors.
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@marjou How are you doing ? I’m responding to an old post but am interested. The subject of trying to have friends and making conversation has always been difficult for me. It mostly comes from childhood trauma, both physical and mental. And when I get down, it surfaces. I’ve just moved 2000 miles, was divorced in the past year and am trying to be normal in extremely challenging circumstances. As someone who has worked constantly, my few friends or lack of friends wasn’t such a problem. Not that I didn’t realize, but I could busy it away. Now there’s no busy and I’m faced with me and my awkwardness. The evidence of my awkwardness is clear from those around me.
I keep trying though. I’m a writer and an artist and love my work. Procrastination is a bummer but I’m sure that’s part of the depression.
That’s a beautiful picture with your profile. Are you a painter? That requires alone time. I like that time alone to work. Anyway, if you’re still active with Connect, I’d love to hear back.
Thx, Suzanne