Does it help to know someone is there for you?
I'm asking what feel like some dumb questions right now, but I'm hoping the only stupid question is the one you don't ask...
When you're depressed, does it help to know someone is there for you, even if they're not present?
I feel like I'm treading a fine line between letting my depressed girlfriend know I care, and becoming a nuisance and therefore pushing her away or making her feel worse.
I'm not hitting her with promises of grand schemes and wild nights out when she 'gets better', just little notes to say I love her.
Does it help to get little messages of support?
@intelligentSail5026
For me, OMG yes little messages of support would be so helpful. Just a few days ago I realized I've been suffering from depression for months or maybe even years. My husband wants to be supportive, but as a typical "fixer" guy he's more about doing things rather than emotional support. I think we just had a breakthrough after a massive fight, so I'm hoping we can move through this together and he can provide/I can ask for the support I need to heal.
For me, just simple empathy with what's hard/painful would help so much.
Best of luck to you and your gf.
