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Posted 11/23/2014 7:22 PM (GMT 0)
Hi. I've been with my boyfriend for 18 months. Things have been ok- tho I've always gone through "do I want this" stages but ignored it and gone with it. Anyway about a year ago I became depressed and was put on medication. I hoped things would improve with my feelings about my relationship but nothing's changed. I just don't think I can cope with having depression, raising my two children and trying to maintain a relationship. It's exhausting :/ he tries his best to understand but obviously finds it hard as well. Please can someone advise me? I'm not sure if I should end the relationship and just concentrate on getting myself better?
Posted 11/23/2014 7:54 PM (GMT 0)
I would work on getting yourself better. Put your kid's best interest first and the rest should fall into place. Don't make any major decisions about your relationship when you are depressed. Maybe tell him you just need space right now if you feel you don't want to be in the relationship. That way if you change your mind, nothing will be set in stone.

Are you going to any counseling? It would probably be a big help, plus extra support right now.

I Hope that things get better soon. Keep posting and know we all do care...

Hugs, Karen...
Posted 11/25/2014 8:21 PM (GMT 0)
Welcome to the forum.

Therapy and meds are important at this stage. Focusing on you and then your kids is the correct priority.

don't worry about the relationship at this point unless there is more to the story, such as abuse.

Peace
Posted 11/26/2014 11:47 AM (GMT 0)
the mods have given you wonderful advice. i send many healing thoughts your way. keep talking with your doc. depression is an illness not a life sentence!!!! keep strong.
Posted 11/26/2014 2:30 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you guys so much for the great advice. Still unsure what to do, but I appreciate you taking the time to reply :)
Posted 11/27/2014 7:52 PM (GMT 0)
Think about it deeply because this is a very important decision to make and you don't want to rush and make wrong choices. First analyze your life and find the most important things that need your attention like your kids and your health. Think about those a lot and take the right decision. Only you know what is better for you and your kids, remember this!
Posted 11/27/2014 8:50 PM (GMT 0)
H. Daniel,

Welcome to the depression forum!!!

Feel free to start your own thread to introduce yourself if you would like...

Hope you are having a good day...

Hugs, Karen...
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