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They hurt you and then they make you think you hurt them... Why?
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I was told by a lot of people that depression and anxiety can have horrible effects on relationships and such, I had also done a lot of research on it. It affects many aspects of the relationship, simply because you can't stay focused and are often low in spirits which can lead to your partner feeling unloved and unwanted, when really you can't stop it. After I read into this, I was convinced that until I get over myself and my sooky ways, I was going to block out boys/girls and anything to do with romance and such... But stupid me, stupid young me, had to fall in love. When I first knew I had fallen, I thought it was a good thing, a distraction from my depression and anxiety, like it wasn't even there. I was so freaking convinced I almost went off my medication. But then it had to happen, the inevitable. I couldn't stop it from happening, no matter what I did or do. He was no losing interest and was being distant, and I gave him distance and space. Over the weekend we barely spoke, because on Friday he had commented on another girls photo, clearly for me to see, He commented "Wow :o". I was a tad jealous and liked the comment, He later messaged me assuring me he wasn't talking to her, so I shrugged it off and gave him distance again. Later that night, one of my primary school friend spammed me, as a joke, so I repaid the favour. And it had shown up in Diuran's (The "Guy") newsfeed, he inboxed me and told me it was funny how I got offended by him liking other girls photo's but wasn't reluctant to like other guys photo's, and we had a whole argument based upon this fact, He played it out like I had done wrong, He wanted to make me feel worse then I already did, and trust me it did work. We have now stopped talking, and he continues on with his life, moving on quicker than I've ever seen someone move on. Like I was so insignificant to him, a little bump in the road, I was nothing, I am nothing. I don't even mind, I didn't even want a boyfriend, I just wanted someone to tell me I had done good. But as Bonnie Raitt sang, I can't make you love me if you don't, and it's true.
Don't ever think you need someone to depend on, You have to be your own saviour, Love yourself, be proud of yourself.
I am not saying its because of this, but I gave out love, that I didn't even have, to someone who threw it back in my face. I'm currently back at the starting line, watching everyone run passed me.
Rant Over.
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Hi Oliviah
Paul here and a good topic!
Firstly you are not stupid for falling in love. You are only human and the feeling you did at the start of the relationship was real and beautiful too.
Your sentence " He played it out like I had done wrong" is so very easy and 'convenient' of him to say. All he has done is hand balled the hard part to you Oliviah.Blame. I only wish he could have the courage to be truthful to himself and you without blaming you. Its actually a very uncaring way of communicating. Having anxiety and depression its the last thing you want to hear.
Just a point on anxiety/depression & relationships..It can be a difficult area to be in as the person with the disorder and it can seem nearly impossible to find a partner that has the empathy and understanding that you do deserve. I am in exactly the same boat Oliviah. I know that my depression can freak some girls out....but they are the type I dont wish to be with.
There are guys with kind hearts to see past your anxiety/depression and see the great qualities you possess. Even without a mental order people still have to be back at the starting line, the same as us.
"You have to be your own saviour, Love yourself, be proud of yourself." 🙂 What an excellent and heartfelt comment Oliviah! Very well written!
I am sorry about your relationship and I hope that time will heal the scars that love sometimes leaves behind
Kind Thoughts
Paul
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agreed.
best advice and worded a lot better than I could've said it.
and it's true becaue I have my best mate and he knows about my troubles with this shit and he and I use to date so ya
listen to paul
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Im good, No really I'M FINE. Im happy..
Can you guess how many times I've said that today?
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Hey Oliviah........I am so happy for you , that you feel fine and happy. Bless you.
Take care now.
Hugs
Shell xx
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Hi Oliviah
Thanks for your reply...Thats good news 🙂
Music....Thankyou 🙂 for your kind words.....made my day 🙂
Kind Thoughts (both of you are more than welcome to the BBCafe...for a coffee if you wish:-))
Paul
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