What It's REALLY Like Dating Someone With Depression And Anxiety
Start writing a post

What It's REALLY Like Dating Someone With Depression And Anxiety

You might wonder how it is different, but it is different in many ways.

130
What It's REALLY Like Dating Someone With Depression And Anxiety
FreePik

You might think it's the same, that everyone is affected by these little worries that pop up from time to time. Yet it is so much more than that. Dating someone with anxiety and depression isn't an easy task.

Here are a few things you might experience when dating someone with these mental illnesses.

1. The sudden urge to want to go back to bed

Do you ever just have a good day and then all of the sudden this wave of emotions hit you like a truck? It doesn't happen very often, yet it does more frequently with someone with these mental illnesses. When you have these inner issues you have a rollercoaster of emotions, you could be on a very good high one moment and then the next want to crawl back into bed, just sleeping the day away.

What can you do to help your significant other with these problems? Just be there for them in the good and bad moments, always being there to support them. The one thing that makes them feel the best is the constant love and support, the feeling of knowing that no matter what they are going through you will be by their side.

2. Sudden mood swings

These sudden mood swings can be related back to my first point of this article. Someone with anxiety and depression goes through this rollercoaster of emotions throughout the day, more than the average person as well. There are the good moments, the moments you feel the happiest and then the next moment you think of something. It is like once you think of that one thing your whole world comes crashing down around you and you have no idea what to do.

3, The triggers they have

For many people with anxiety and depression they could have a multitude of triggers. These could be memories or traumatic experiences from their childhood, seeing the face of someone who did them wrong or even just a certain word. It is good to know the triggers of your partner and knowing when certain things might likely set them off.

Having someone to help you and guide you through those rough triggers is always good. Just having someone to hold your hand or give you a light touch of reassurance can make their anxiety go from the ten it was at, to a sudden 3. It is just those small things that many people don't notice can go a long way with someone with these mental illnesses.

4. Panic attacks

This is the hard part for most people with depression and anxiety, it is the panic attacks. These panic attacks most likely come up when all of the worries and triggers just get to be too much. WIth these panic attacks can come tears, rapid breathing, trouble breathing, dizziness, nausea and so many more different things

Panic attacks are different for everyone, with different triggers, symptoms and ways to overcome these bad moments. Yet no matter what, just talk to them about if they encounter these moments. The whole way to deal with panic attacks is communicating with your partner and being there for them, finding out what works for them.

National Suicide Hotline: 800-273-8255

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Student Life

Waitlisted for a College Class? Here's What to Do!

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

51983
college students waiting in a long line in the hallway
StableDiffusion

Course registration at college can be a big hassle and is almost never talked about. Classes you want to take fill up before you get a chance to register. You might change your mind about a class you want to take and must struggle to find another class to fit in the same time period. You also have to make sure no classes clash by time. Like I said, it's a big hassle.

This semester, I was waitlisted for two classes. Most people in this situation, especially first years, freak out because they don't know what to do. Here is what you should do when this happens.

Keep Reading...Show less
a man and a woman sitting on the beach in front of the sunset

Whether you met your new love interest online, through mutual friends, or another way entirely, you'll definitely want to know what you're getting into. I mean, really, what's the point in entering a relationship with someone if you don't know whether or not you're compatible on a very basic level?

Consider these 21 questions to ask in the talking stage when getting to know that new guy or girl you just started talking to:

Keep Reading...Show less
Lifestyle

Challah vs. Easter Bread: A Delicious Dilemma

Is there really such a difference in Challah bread or Easter Bread?

33403
loaves of challah and easter bread stacked up aside each other, an abundance of food in baskets
StableDiffusion

Ever since I could remember, it was a treat to receive Easter Bread made by my grandmother. We would only have it once a year and the wait was excruciating. Now that my grandmother has gotten older, she has stopped baking a lot of her recipes that require a lot of hand usage--her traditional Italian baking means no machines. So for the past few years, I have missed enjoying my Easter Bread.

Keep Reading...Show less
Adulting

Unlocking Lake People's Secrets: 15 Must-Knows!

There's no other place you'd rather be in the summer.

956250
Group of joyful friends sitting in a boat
Haley Harvey

The people that spend their summers at the lake are a unique group of people.

Whether you grew up going to the lake, have only recently started going, or have only been once or twice, you know it takes a certain kind of person to be a lake person. To the long-time lake people, the lake holds a special place in your heart, no matter how dirty the water may look.

Keep Reading...Show less
Student Life

Top 10 Reasons My School Rocks!

Why I Chose a Small School Over a Big University.

181165
man in black long sleeve shirt and black pants walking on white concrete pathway

I was asked so many times why I wanted to go to a small school when a big university is so much better. Don't get me wrong, I'm sure a big university is great but I absolutely love going to a small school. I know that I miss out on big sporting events and having people actually know where it is. I can't even count how many times I've been asked where it is and I know they won't know so I just say "somewhere in the middle of Wisconsin." But, I get to know most people at my school and I know my professors very well. Not to mention, being able to walk to the other side of campus in 5 minutes at a casual walking pace. I am so happy I made the decision to go to school where I did. I love my school and these are just a few reasons why.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments