Eps 1: Ways To Improve LIFE DEPRESSION LOVE RELATIONSHIP
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People may also be depressed even when they have happy relationships. This may make people feel guilty or ashamed because of the effect that the depression is having on their relationship. If someone begins depression treatment but is still feeling miserable in their relationship, this could be a sign that the relationship itself is having an effect on their mental health. Their partners The partners of a person who has depression can experience changes to their own mental health as well.
How partners can help For partners of someone who has depression, it is important that they realize they cannot cure anyones mental health. Taking time to educate yourself on depression can help you better understand what your partner is going through, and can help you recognize when he or she may be struggling. Rather than turning to alcohol or cannabis to mask the way you are feeling, you might be better off talking with a mental health professional, who can help you to identify the root causes of your depression and treat you accordingly. Your therapist will help you to understand the effects that depression has on both parties, as well as steps that you can take to resolve any issues.
Aim for encouragement rather than offering advice Therapy helps to improve symptoms of depression in many people, so you may feel it is best to encourage them to seek therapy. If the person experiencing the depression fog is already in treatment, keep in mind that therapy may take time, and that not every approach works for everyone. Many people assume that if they really want to get help with their mental and emotional problems, the only available treatment options are drugs or therapy .
If you have made consistent efforts to improve your mental and emotional health, but still are not functioning optimally at home, at work, or in your relationships, it might be time to get professional help. Maintaining a healthy relationship takes work and effort on all our parts--mental health is only one of the many things we can struggle with in life, so try not to view it as something that is going to keep you from being able to flourish. Figure out what it takes for you to be healthy, and talk about it with your partner -- because every person deserves to have a healthy relationship.
Ask your partner what changes you can make together to help them feel better, as well as what they need from you as they cope with their symptoms. Depression can take its toll on your partner, so it is just as important to clarify what they can expect from you. You will be better equipped to provide better support when you have a better idea of how depression affects your partner. Couples therapy also helps you to see how depression has affected your relationship, and how specific life events affected both of you.
When someone is dealing with depression, maintaining a relationship can sometimes be challenging. In cases where the relationship is healthy, treating the depression may enhance the persons relationship with the partner, as well as his or her quality of life. In turn, problems the depression causesA within the relationship can worsen symptoms. Whether you are living with depression yourself, or in a relationship or friendship with someone experiencing depression, depression may impact your connections in different ways.
Everyone needs support from others, but when a partner has depression, a friendship outside your romantic relationship becomes more precious. Support from family, friends, and others close to you can be an important asset as you recover from a depressive episode. As a partner to someone suffering from depression, withdrawal leaves you feeling powerless and lonely. You cannot talk someone out of their depression, so soothing them sometimes backfires rather explosively.
While wanting is understandable, putting on a fake face, or presenting yourself in a way that is not true to who you are, when depression is involved, can be counterproductive. Depression may also make you feel like you are unworthy of anything good, including relationships. Depression can deplete your energy levels to the point that you feel too tired to speak, or even to be close to someone. During a depressive episode, you might feel much less interested in spending time with friends and loved ones, and you might struggle to engage in your job.
Sarah Rattray, PhD, couples psychologist and founder of the Couples Communication Institute, says that many symptoms of depression, like tiredness, lower energy, a loss of interest in activities, and irritability, can make things more difficult in relationships. It can be easy to get caught up in some symptoms of depression, particularly if your partner is negative toward you or seems distant. When you are oblivious to what is going on when you are depressed, and listen to whatever the depressed mind says, it is possible to create chaos in your relationship. Share on Pinterest When your partner is depressed, his or her symptoms may be the key factors in your relationship equation.
When your partner is also depressed, this means that both of you have to be particularly proactive when it comes to taking care of your personal mental health. Living with depression comes with challenges, including dealing with barriers to nurturing and maintaining meaningful relationships.
Depression is a complex mental health condition that impacts the way people feel, think, and act. There is nothing wrong with requiring some help every once in a while, and depression can get worse without proper intervention.