I've recently been discharged from hospital (have another thread going about that, the what will happen to DS if I can't cope one). Am doing much, much better but still struggle daily with thoughts and anxiety.
Looked on the internet for material but it's all a bit 'clinical' and I knew the collective of MN would probably have much better advice to give on the subject. I'd like to show DP this thread to help. His heart's in the right place and he's supported me through the worst of it but I think lack of understanding is making us both frustrated and it's starting to affect the recovery.
Would appreciate tips/advice that works both ways as I've never been ill whilst in a LT relationship so am new to it too.
(For example, I find it hard to explain that generalized anxiety/depression makes your thinking go all skewed and there can be a whole day where I'm silently trying to fight it off. I am trying to get better but I can't always help the thoughts/fear I have, especially if i'm in a state/having a panic attack).