Explaining my mental health
Hey so I’m right before to start a relationship with this guy I really like. He knows about my mental problems and is really supportive for me. I wanna have a talk with him about my mental problems so he won’t be surprised or badly affected by them. I don’t want to ruin our relationship because of them so I want him to know everything before we’re starting it. So how do I explain my feelings and how he should manage me in bad mental states ? I can’t really find the words of describing depression and the feelings that come with it.
@samzhl
Hi samzhl,
Have you spoken with him yet? Do you see a counsellor or therapist that could help you come up with some words and communication strategies and suggestions for navigating a relationship?
Google can help sometimes, find some article that describe what you experience well and share them with him.
I might try to write it all down first, maybe a list of my common symptoms and what I find helpful for each one. I might order them in importance and just chat with him about one at a time. Or just tell him my list and go from there. He might already have heard of some things. Good communication takes time and effort in any relationship. It is great that you have a reason to start practicing good communication. :)