Thoughout the course of my life I seem to have dated a lot of people with mental health problems..BPD, bipolar, depression..etc...it was exhausting.
I am currently dating someone really lovely who struggles with depression and anxiety. It is very early days...she is very thoughtful and probably the most caring and considerate person I've dated thus far. She's a real gem...I think her depression and anxiety stem from losing her mother at a young age and losing her father 2 years ago.
I guess my point is how can I be supportive when I am just so burnt out on dealing with mental health issues from previous partners? I'm trying to be understanding but from past experiences I feel like it's just left a really bad taste in my mouth. I actually really dislike myself for feeling this way as she's so lovely.
I guess I'm feeling hypervigilant and wondering deep down if this is a red flag or I'm just being paranoid...
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Dating someone with depression
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Saltfish · 17/01/2017 17:59
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