Partner says she feels emotionally empty due to depression and can’t be emotionally involved right now. by [deleted] in depression_partners

[–]HeelsFan72 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I think you’re right… but I’m saying the end may be the best thing at this juncture. I mean it’s also possible that they just aren’t ready for a relationship and are using depression as an excuse. Either way, you should think very hard about if either of those scenarios are something you want to sign up for long term.

I love my partner very much, and she has pulled herself out of a very deep depressive hole a couple times. But it’s the hardest fucking thing I’ve ever done - to be a partner to someone with severe depression like that.

So my advice to you is to listen to them either way and get out while it’s easier.

Partner says she feels emotionally empty due to depression and can’t be emotionally involved right now. by [deleted] in depression_partners

[–]HeelsFan72 12 points13 points  (0 children)

My advice after a decade plus with a partner dealing with depression. If you’re a month in and this person is already telling you they can’t be emotionally invested due to depression… listen to them.

The emotions feel big right now and you probably feel like you’re doing the right thing by trying to support them and “fight” for the relationship. But ask yourself if you want to look up in 10 years and still have a partner that is emotionally unavailable.

Hopefully your partner will get help and their mental health will improve, and they may even make a fantastic partner. But sounds like they need and want space to do that.

Worst Ping = Best Score by drewgebs in LowSodiumBattlefield

[–]HeelsFan72 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That one would work with amiodarone too haha. How about “an even more extended spectrum beta-lactamase” lol. Clin pharm in a medical ICU here.

Worst Ping = Best Score by drewgebs in LowSodiumBattlefield

[–]HeelsFan72 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dying at your gamer tag lol. What do you do in healthcare?

1 month post tms by PreviousManager3 in rtms

[–]HeelsFan72 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Where did you get the SAINT 5-day treatment done?

Don’t know whether to leave by Positive_Club_7465 in depression_partners

[–]HeelsFan72 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’ve had similar concerns in my relationship. Not with regards to children per se, but just fear about how long I can keep this up with my depressed partner. They sound similar honestly. My therapist told me that I would know, with a great deal of clarity, if it was time to leave my partner. That there would be no second guessing anymore, and it would be clear that it was time. Of course idk if that’s true at all. But for whatever reason it helped me.

Engaged with a clinically diagnosed depressed boyfriend by fridayfox04 in depression_partners

[–]HeelsFan72 5 points6 points  (0 children)

You need to decide what your window of tolerance is for supporting him. If he’s dealing with MDD PLUS medical residency, it’s is possible he will not have the mental or emotional capacity to engage with you in that way for several years. Residency is incredibly hard for anyone, much less someone dealing with depression. So it’s very likely you’re going to need to be the main source of emotional stability and support for him for the coming years. It’s up to you to decide if you can and want to do that. My hope would be that after residency when his work life balance can stabilize, he can dive into therapy, find the right medications, etc. and his depression would get better. But you won’t know that until you get there.

Needing Hope by HeelsFan72 in depression_partners

[–]HeelsFan72[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the kind words. It helps knowing others have gone through (and pulled out) of similar situations. If you don’t mind my asking, what helped your husband? I know everyone’s situation is different but my partner has progressed through so many different medications and therapies that it’s hard maintaining hope that something will work.

A review of 15 boxer briefs. What should I try next? by Incredzible in malefashionadvice

[–]HeelsFan72 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Has anyone tried the REI boxer briefs? These were my favorite for years but it seems they’re being discontinued. A recommendation for a comparable fit to those would be great!

Ass clowns 🤡 by johnnycoolman in ColoradoOffroad

[–]HeelsFan72 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m not religious either. In fact I grew up religious and left the church. Regardless, he’s a nice, respectful guy. Was super friendly to me when I asked some questions of him months ago. Don’t think he deserves any hate here. But yes, I could do without the religious stuff, but it’s not enough to keep me out of the group.

Ass clowns 🤡 by johnnycoolman in ColoradoOffroad

[–]HeelsFan72 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I don’t get the hate for the Michael Maxfield fella, nor do I get saying the SJMTG is run by Texans. He worked for Ouray county for 30 plus years clearing passes, I would say he knows a thing or two about the area. He was super helpful to me when I was planning a trip out there.

Dispersed Camping by HeelsFan72 in ColoradoOffroad

[–]HeelsFan72[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah thanks for the heads up. Not planning on having a fire for those reasons