[aria83]

I am dealing with depression. I think I have had it my whole life in some form or another. But I never really realized it. I had severe anxiety issues for a while so maybe I was just dealing with that and couldn't focus on all of it. For over a month I have been on and off depressed. It is hard to get the motivation to do things. When I do them, if it is an activity like exercise, or something else I enjoy, I feel better. I have a boyfriend of 8 months. We are doing good though today I was worried he wouldn't want to be with me anymore because of my depression issues. He said of course he wants to be with me. He has issues with depression too so it's funny I worry about that. Yeah, I am really insecure sometimes. I think it is just the way I developed and was treated as a younger girl (I'm 27 now). I am going to be increasing the med I am on for depression and anxiety with the help of my psychiatric nurse sometime this week I think.

Hi aria83--I am hoping that things work out with your meds. Also, with your bf.

If he truly cares, this should not be a hindrance to your relationship--hugs-theo

[ricola83]

Hello aria83! I am dealing with a similar situation with my boyfriend, and I can relate to a lot of the things you said in your post. I hope things get better for you, but for now, know that you are not alone.

[frostypaws]

I feel you there. I am 23, and I have dealt with anxiety and panic attacks since the 6th grade. I believe I have moderate depression as well, but it was masked by the panic attacks. I'm on medication but I'm feeling pretty awful lately.

I sooo hear you on motivation. I have a real lack of it, especially in the past couple months. When I do actually exercise or something like that, I feel better, but it is so hard for my to gather up that motivation. I feel like it should be easier.

Consider yourself lucky that your boyfriend can relate to your depression. Mine cannot relate to anxiety or depression at all, and inadvertently makes me feel worse about it. He can't understand why I blow things off sometimes, or lay in bed and sleep as much as I do. I think he thinks I am just being lazy. But I do NOT want to be/feel this way!

Seems like we are dealing with similar issues. If you ever want to talk, please don't hesitate to send me a message.

Hello, aria83. Good luck with getting the depression manageable.