• CaptDust@sh.itjust.works
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    25 days ago

    I went through the worst depression of my life around 2017, tried to express these feelings to my gf at the time and explain why our romance was failing or why I spent half the day in bed.

    Basically got told “poor you”, everyone has struggles, snap out of it and be a man. That definitely helped, and didn’t push me even deeper into feelings of worthlessness…

    I’m doing ok now, but it was the first time I felt comfortable enough with someone to express those emotions, I was at my wits end. The response was eye opening, never again.

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      21 days ago

      Im sorry that happened, but never again what?

      Like, “never again open up about a huge important part of my life to”

      a) anyone, or b) someone you don’t know too long

      Because only b) is healthy. I don’t think trying to mask your depression can work in a serious relationship.