When The Person You Love Has Depression…

[Couple Cafe]

If you’re dating someone with depression, you may be familiar with some of their habits. They usually sleep too much, or too little. At night, it’s hard to get them to sleep because their mind is full of anxious, intrusive thoughts. Even if they’re well-rested, they feel exhausted the next day and struggle to function. Even simple activities feel like a chore. Don’t mistake us for being lazy; we also want to function like a normal person.

On some days, they will just meet you in slippers and shorts because they don’t feel like dressing up. Looking in the mirror hurts because they don’t feel their best. On other days, they feel so shitty they don’t even want to show up for the date. The idea of going out and meeting people seems so dreadful, they rather stay at home.

Perhaps they actually showed up for the date, but they don’t have the appetite to eat. Maybe they just get a salad. Or maybe this time, they’re binge-eating to eat up their negative feelings.

People with depression can be unpredictable because they’re going through so many bad emotions, and are possibly struggling to cope with them. If you’ve chosen to be in a committed relationship with us, we hope you practice patience, understanding, and accommodation. We’re trying our best 💙

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