Just popping in to check in on @qchelle
*pokes in head*
nothing yet!
He actually just asked me on a date for this Thursday (which never happens...week day dates). But I declined cuz I'm busy (movie date with friends). And we won't see each other this weekend (cuz I'm busy). We haven't seen each other since last weekend (I was busy this weekend).
Wow, typing this out makes me sound like kind of a *****
I wish him the best!
Don't ya'll live together?
Okay, let's talk dating and depression.
I was first diagnosed about three or four years ago. Therapy, medication, the whole shebang. Then I moved and stopped treatment because I hated my new doctor and I've avoided going back for treatment since. I don't feel like I'm "depressed enough to need it", if that makes sense.
Anyway, lately I've been feeling really apathetic and unmotivated and I can tell it's the beginning of an episode coming on. Unfortunately, this has carried over into my relationship and he's accused me of not caring about him anymore and I think that he thinks that I want to leave. This couldn't be further from the truth. I've only ever mentioned my depression to him in passing, in a story about something that happened in the past. The way I told the story, it seemed like it was something that happened one time and that was it. I don't know how to have a conversation with him about what is happening with me right now. Part of me is scared to because the last time, it was the beginning of the end of my last relationship.
Thoughts on how I can talk to him about my depression?
Just popping in to check in on @qchelle
*pokes in head*
Glad Im not the only one LOL
Waiting on your engagement ring? Or wondering about me?
nothing yet!
He actually just asked me on a date for this Thursday (which never happens...week day dates). But I declined cuz I'm busy (movie date with friends). And we won't see each other this weekend (cuz I'm busy). We haven't seen each other since last weekend (I was busy this weekend).
Wow, typing this out makes me sound like kind of a *****
I wish him the best!
Men always want all your attention when you have a million things to do. Whenever I feel like my boyfriend isn't paying me enough attention, I just make a to-do list and suddenly there he is. It never fails.I know I shouldn’t complain but...
Bae is gone home to ATL for the weekend for Morehouse homecoming.
Why does he keep calling and sending videos and pictures that I have to respond to? He don’t need to “check in” but 1x day MAX.
Like WHYYYY are we having these long asse hour-long convos? I’m trying to get this henna in my hair done, then eat my fat food while watching Eyes Wide Shut in peace. God only knows when our next weekend apart will be so I can get ugly, look a mess and just leggo.
Go enjoy yo’self luv! Will see ya tomorrow.
I don't have any advice but I am in the same situation as you. I live with anxiety-depression and I have an anxiety episode every month or so. If it doesn't go away in a couple weeks it can turn into a depression episode. I see a therapist regularly and am on medication but this is my reality. Classic Man knows I struggle with anxiety-depression but not the day to day stuff. We're not official yet so I don't see any reason to share. I also have a strong support system of family and friends with a similar struggle so I don't feel the need to talk about it with people who don't experience it as well. But I know I'll have to at some point with Classic Man. If nothing else, if we start having sex, I'll have to switch up my medication.Okay, let's talk dating and depression.
I was first diagnosed about three or four years ago. Therapy, medication, the whole shebang. Then I moved and stopped treatment because I hated my new doctor and I've avoided going back for treatment since. I don't feel like I'm "depressed enough to need it", if that makes sense.
Anyway, lately I've been feeling really apathetic and unmotivated and I can tell it's the beginning of an episode coming on. Unfortunately, this has carried over into my relationship and he's accused me of not caring about him anymore and I think that he thinks that I want to leave. This couldn't be further from the truth. I've only ever mentioned my depression to him in passing, in a story about something that happened in the past. The way I told the story, it seemed like it was something that happened one time and that was it. I don't know how to have a conversation with him about what is happening with me right now. Part of me is scared to because the last time, it was the beginning of the end of my last relationship.
Thoughts on how I can talk to him about my depression?
I’ve decided to end things with him. I mentioned my unhappiness about certain things, there was some improvement but he continues to be complacent. I’m not going to be that woman who continually moans who continually complains. I’m not trying to change a grown man. So I’m simply going to walk away and they’ll be no reasoning, no second chances. It’s harsh but my primary interests is myself and my feelings and I’m not wasting time with a man who’s not on the same page.
I’m proud of myself because the younger me would have accepted that bull-ish and made excuses for it. No, no more, I deserve better
I hate these conversations but needs must.
Only one thing caught my eye in this paragraph....I think I'm a little sick of him atm. He wants to take me to lunch this Friday. I said ok, meanwhile hoping he cancels lmao. He told me he paid for our hotel for our nola nye trip and I really wanted to send a thumbs up emoji lmaoo. He asked me if I was free for veterans day cuz he wants to "come over" aka take me out (he always wants to go somewhere first when he comes over my place) siiiiiiigh fine lol maybe he'll change his mind. We actually did end up seeing each other 2wknds ago (or maybe it was last wknd) and he "came over" and when he got there he asked me "do you wanna go to a haunted house? then we can go to BJs?" I got kinda annoyed and said no I don't want to go to a haunted house, but yea let's go to BJs (its a brewhouse/restaurant). So we went and he says I "ruined his surprise (haunted house) but it's okay, get whatever you want babe" (talkin bout the menu). siiiiiiiiiiiigh lol he was disappointed but got over it and still seemed very happy. I said that's not how you do a surprise...you don't ask the person. You just say 'we're going here' and like kidnap them and just go do it he gave me a choice! sooo his fault lmao.
But we went out this past weekend and had a great time! We went to his grandads bday party (lol) and his whole entire family was there, as usual. But he was allll over me the whole time!! That never happens! Whenever it's one of his family events, he's always up and mingling with his family. But he was laser focused on me the whole time. Very strange. I kept asking him if he was drunk or high
After the party, we went to Baltimore (from Bowie) to a little gathering at my friends' bfs house. They had edibles and were in a sharing mood. SO paid for our ubers to and from and lawwwwd the surge coming back (around 2am) was like $180! going there was only $40! Glad he was drunk, high, and sleepy
I understand this but I don’t. There is no possible way anyone could ever love me more than I love myself.Its great to see that change in yourself .
I've always gone by the belief that having a man (or a friend) in my life that loves and respects me less than I love myself makes no damn sense. You're supposed to add to my life not subtract from it lol.
Only one thing caught my eye in this paragraph....
Glad you had a good time out at the party.