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Post by hannah99 on Feb 22, 2020 13:10:14 GMT
I've been seeing someone now for a few months. He is a really caring, open person and it's going well.
Sometimes very minor things happen which are out of his control. Usually work related. For example he'll get an emergency call out or won't have a chance to reply to a message. He's apologetic and I am outwardly understanding as I know rationally he's disappointed too and it isn't personal or his fault.
When it happens I can become very depressed. I keep this to myself cause I know it's my issue and not his. But it can really interrupt my day and make it difficult to focus and function.
Any tips on how to deal with these periods?
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Post by amber on Feb 22, 2020 20:07:07 GMT
When you say you become very depressed, how long for? What feelings does this bring up for you? I’d say first and foremost it’s important to start realising these feelings arnt about him....it will be triggers from your childhood. Have compassion for those feelings, try to sit with them as much as possible when they arise. Are you in therapy?
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Post by hannah99 on Feb 22, 2020 20:15:07 GMT
I think I've had a tendency in the past to blame poor mental health on feelings relating to my partners. I've been very unhappy today and sad he didnt 'show up for me' but in truth he is very busy and doesn't know I'm upset. He's not a mind reader!
Need to work more on my mental health I think.
I'm taking a break in therapy at the moment but will be staring again soon
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Post by tnr9 on Feb 23, 2020 1:36:44 GMT
I think I've had a tendency in the past to blame poor mental health on feelings relating to my partners. I've been very unhappy today and sad he didnt 'show up for me' but in truth he is very busy and doesn't know I'm upset. He's not a mind reader! Need to work more on my mental health I think. I'm taking a break in therapy at the moment but will be staring again soon I was diagnosed with low serotonin and am now on medicine for that...it has really helped me.
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