[shezbut]

While my bf, himself, was depressed and suicidal years ago, he absolutely lacks understanding. Isn't that weird?? He gets mad at me and snaps at me for not appreciating what I do have in life.

Tonight, I snapped back at him that my increased depression has physical causes. Two of my medicines are battling right now amongst one another. My trigeminal neuralgia medicine makes my anti-depressant get used up faster ~ scientifically proven. I was warned by my epileptolgist about that fact. Then, you add my chronic tummy issues on top, and I'm not getting much of ANY medicine into my system. I am not just making this *&^% up. He ticked me off!! I have mentioned how low I've been feeling to my bf several times in the past week or so. It's not like this is new.

So, why in the world would he make remarks like this to me?

I'm sure not "feeling the love" between us. I feel even *more* alone. I don't even want to see him at all now.

[Joe1999]

Hey Shez,

I commiserate with you and I can completely understand why you feel that way. You think your boyfriend is not treating you the right way; and I'm pretty sure that this is not your fault.

I don't know your situation as well as you do, but it might be that he still has anxieties. Please remember, that even though you are in a relationship, you are not bound into that relationship. Remember, that when you feel it is destroying yourself more than it builds you up, you can quit it. And at any moment where you feel this is enough, prepare yourself for letting it go.

For now, you can try to have a talk to him. That will either make him aware of his behavior or it will help you in your decision.

We all have things that tear us down. Sometimes stronger, and sometimes not. But you and I, we both have in common that we will feel better when we clear up the things that make us feel depressed. I recently did it, and I'm thankful for that. I feel better now. I invite you to do it as well.

Try to talk to him. It may work. And remember, a relationship is not obligatory. You can quit it.

I hope that helps. I believe in you and even though we don't know each other, I'm sure, you are a great person.

All the best to you
Joe

[Pastel Kitten]

My boyfriend has been lacking understanding with me too, to the point that my therapist has agreed to see him after our next session tomorrow to help him support me better...

He gets really angry with me like what you're describing.

I know that he cares and isn't trying to make me feel worse but the last thing I need is for someone to get angry at me when I want to hurt myself/have hurt myself.

I'm sorry you feel alone with this. You're certainly not alone here. My therapist said that sometimes even those close to us can't support us but that doesn't seem right to me

[TinkModeen]

what about possobly taking the two meds at differnt times? all the differnt meds I am on I split them all up, the thyroid med has nto be on an empty stomach, the acid reflux coats ur stomach so can't mix that cuz no other meds will get absorber either, the new med for migraines but can mess with my blodd pressure can interact with like 4 or 5 of my meds mildly so I figured I take it at night instead of morning & it'll still be in my system. Just at different time. they get in your system, but don't work aganst each other. There's alot of other meds I'm on, my bipolar meds. fibromyalfia meds,,etc, so many more, good luck,

[shezbut]

Originally Posted by TinkModeen

what about possobly taking the two meds at differnt times? all the differnt meds I am on I split them all up, the thyroid med has nto be on an empty stomach, the acid reflux coats ur stomach so can't mix that cuz no other meds will get absorber either, the new med for migraines but can mess with my blodd pressure can interact with like 4 or 5 of my meds mildly so I figured I take it at night instead of morning & it'll still be in my system. Just at different time. they get in your system, but don't work aganst each other. There's alot of other meds I'm on, my bipolar meds. fibromyalfia meds,,etc, so many more, good luck,

I'm on a lot of different meds as well, due to several medical conditions & psychological illnesses. I'm seeing my psychiatrist on Tuesday.....so I'm just trying to focus on making it until then. Focusing on the little things makes it easier. Even still, it's VERY hard right now. I am *so close* to giving in to my dark side.

[Unrigged64072835]

Sorry to hear you're having a hard time. I hope the psychiatrist helps you. Keeping yourself distracted and self-soothing will help.

Sorry to hear that your boyfriend isn't understanding. I find it strange that he doesn't understand too especially as he has been through depression himself. I hope that your psychiatrist can help. ((((shez))))