i’m depressed and it’s affecting my relationship, what should I do?

[Esther]

I get depressed very easily especially when my period’s near. When I get depressed, I can get very sensitive and I overthink like ‘why isn’t babe replying me when she’s free? Does she not care about me anymore? Does she not love me anymore?’ All these thoughts are affecting my girlfriend and i. It hurts me a lot to have all these thoughts and it hurts me even deeper to end up arguing with my Girlfriend and it hurts me way deeper to have her telling me if this issue of mine continues to persist, at the end of the day she will leave me because she won’t be able to handle it anymore because it’s exhausting for her. I honestly have no idea what to do, when I feel depressive I try my very best to avoid affecting her but at the end of the day my emotions got me good. What should I do?

[bunnyhabit]

since when did a guy have a period? you having psychological periods? when depressed avoid contact with her by being honest about reason. seek professional psychological counseling on reasons and rehabilitation

[Clay]

I'll suggest you go for counseling. A good therapist will be able to proffer solution to your problem.

[Caroline]

A person who is suffering from depression often isolates himself from the rest of the world.

Depression makes it difficult for anyone to relate with other people. Apparently, it affects not just his attitude toward himself but also his interpersonal skills. In addition to being short-tempered, the person will also develop pessimism with the way he looks at things. His helplessness is seen by the way he relates to other people. When these signs of depression are starting to get visible on someone, people around him should know how to deal with this mental condition.

Why am I depressed? For one, a lot of people don't actually know how to deal with depression. According to some experts, depression is considered a normal episode in a person's everyday life. In order for people to successfully deal with this mental problem, one must learn to distinguish the signs of depression. Some of the visible signs of depression include weight loss or gain, insomnia, low self-esteem, changes in appetite and loss of interest n activities he usually enjoys. When these signs are being manifested by an individual, the person might be suffering from depression.

Regardless of whether you know someone who is suffering from depression or not, it is important that we all understand what this condition is all about and how we can deal with it. Apparently, our support and knowledge about depression will help in the quick recovery of the person suffering from this mental problem. Below are some ways on how you can help a person with his mental condition.

One of the most powerful ways that you can help a person suffering from depression is through nurturing compassionate relationships. People who receive so much love and support from their social circle tend to recover from depression more quickly. Now when the person is starting to shun himself from the outside world, social interaction ends. Apparently, steady contact with others is very essential in helping the person recover from depression.

During this difficult time of your life, never abandon yourself. Engage in fun and exciting activities to keep your mind off those negative thoughts. Remember that this is not the time for you to depend on others. You must help yourself and make sure that you are recovering well from this mental condition. Get enough sleep, watch your daily diet and engage in regular exercise. Keeping your body fit and healthy is a good start to dealing with this mental problem.