[The Madcap]

Would this fall under the delusion category? Getting suspicious of your partner cheating on you or going behind your back mixed with depression and low self esteem?

[catwalk69]

Originally Posted by The Madcap

Would this fall under the delusion category? Getting suspicious of your partner cheating on you or going behind your back mixed with depression and low self esteem?

Dying is not an option for every problem. If you have that much dare for dying means put that dare to live. You have so much life. Relationship is part of life but it is not life. Be Happy... Don't think of anything much. Stay Blessed.

[MickeyCheeky]

Well, if it was, a lot of people would be!

But in all seriousness, I don't think so, or at least depends on what's making you suspicious about this. Are you just paranoid or do you have some motives? In any case, if you have doubts, always check out a doctor first.

[*Laurie*]

Good post ^^^^^. I agree with MC.

[Anatta]

Delusions with severe depression are common.

Paranoid, stress-related delusions regarding abandonment are a criteria for Borderline Personality Disorder.

[amicus_curiae]

As a proud member of the diagnosed bipolar team for 33+ years, I don’t recognise what you describe amongst bipolar symptoms.

But, as Mickey sez, if you’re concerned that you may have any sort of mental illnesses, see a doctor soon.

I lived with depression — and no self-esteem — for sixteen years (hospitalized for 3+ years). It sucked. I mean like it badly sucked. You don’t want to experience that kind of crap. Hence the need for a shrink/doctor.

Those suspicions? Speaking, again, from my experiences, I never suspected my partner of cheating. I bought the stories of night-long sessions to meet early-morning court deadlines. It was only after she dumped me, for a co-worker, that I found out about the vast extent of her indiscretions.

Now.

I hope that your suspicions don’t prove to be true. Do you have reasons to be suspicious or do you just have a gut-feeling? Even if the latter, I don’t think that rises to the heights of delusion (such an odd word; such a strange place!).

If only because of your depression, I’ll reiterate the suggestions that you see a shrink/doctor. Low self-esteem, I think, accompanies depression. If you can, I would set aside concerns about your partner’s fidelity just now and pour your efforts into yourself and your own wellbeing.

My opinion.

[WishfulThinker66]

I didn't catch whether or not you are already diagnosed. Are you concerned that because you exhibit this that means you are bipolar or wondering if this is yet another symptom? No, just because you have these thoughts does not make you BP. But your BP might cloud and exacerbate thoughts that are already present.

[Poe824]

If you suspect you may have a mental illness you should seek a professional opinion.

That being said what you describe does not sound like BP, just simple insecurity.

I’d focus on figuring out why I’m suspicious of my partner and if there is a problem in the relationship.