[pinkvilla]

My therapist says I need a lot of love and nurturing in my relationship and my partner is not physically affectionate or emotionally supportive. I am not in a position to leave this relationship at this point because of my mental state.The recovery is getting harder by all the bickerings and arguments.

I tried talking to my partner but he doesn't get it.At this point,I am fairly convinced that my marriage is a mistake but the thought of leaving it is something that stresses me out so much that my hair is falling out and various physical symptoms have appeared.

How do I keep my stress at bay when I am living with him. I cannot make any decisions until my mental health is recovered.Has anyone dealt with environmental stress while recovering from mental illness?

[IceCreamKid]

You have my sympathy. Stress and anxiety are awful. You might want to discuss with your therapist an exit strategy. I think that if you get even the first step fixed in your mind you will start to feel better. So often with depression and anxiety it is the "everything-ness" that overwhelms us; we become anxious and depressed; and then we feel paralyzed to do anything.

The good news, though, is that once you are successful at that first step, the second becomes easier. And once you approach problems in this way--step by step--future problems become fixable instead of paralyzing.

If you are not getting what you need from this relationship; if in fact, it is keeping you ill; please consider that you are better off without it.

I mentioned in another post the importance of thriving in a relationship. It is my opinion that if this isn't happening you are merely surviving. Ultimately this negatively affects our mental health, and our ability to successfully reach some stability in our recovery

[BipolarMama31]

Originally Posted by justafriend306

I mentioned in another post the importance of thriving in a relationship. It is my opinion that if this isn't happening you are merely surviving. Ultimately this negatively affects our mental health, and our ability to successfully reach some stability in our recovery

I agree with this.
I like the line "if this isn't happening you are merely surviving"
Based on what you posted, not only are you just surviving, you are actually harming your chance to fix your mental health.
I also agree with speaking with t about step 1. Maybe that is staying with family/friend for a determined amount of time. Maybe it is IP?
The stress is at a point where it has manifested to physical symptoms and will only get worse if a change doesnt happen.

Chosing to not change your home life is just as much of a choice as chosing to make a change.

You are in my thoughts

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