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Hi guys,
So I'm proud to this year I finally took my Psychologist's advice and tried dating/having fun with guys instead of stepping too far into the future, and man it felt good just to let go of all the expectations I had and just have fun with someone. And after months of looking for someone to get to know and trust, I found someone really special with everything I'm looking for.
He is my perfect guy, he's incredibly intelligent, funny, charming and flirty and he's actually open about his sexuality. But, with the COVID-19 Pandemic he's currently in NSW working at a ski-field in order to keep busy until he can come back to Victoria.
But lately, he's been more and more occupied with his time and when we talk he's either too tired or heading out to another shift. I'm trying to be the really supportive partner who's happy to be there when he's ready but I've had a bit of a fall into that dark hole after a pretty long run.
I'm worried he's pulling away from me because he's no longer interested, even though he tells me he loves me every single day. But, the worst thing I'm worried about is my own mental health. This year I decided I felt ready and confident to stop taking my antidepressants with my BF helping me engage in a new alternative health program but now I'm scared I'll have another severe episode.
Do you have any tips to manage a long-term relationship or for new alternative techniques?
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Hi,
I am so glad you took your psychologists advice and started dating, and it's so wonderful that you found someone who is really nice and loves you. Long distance relationships can be really challenging, especially now with the current border restrictions due to COVID-19. The key is communication, try and book in a facetime call when both your work schedules are free and stick to it.
If you need help managing your own mental health, exercise can be really helpful or get in touch with Beyond Blue's Support Service available 24/7 on 1300 22 4636
Stay strong,
Chloe
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