How to tell your boyfriend or girlfriend you have depression?

Tell him/her you are in a bad moment, and that his/her help will be essential for your improvement. That should be a good way for him to understand it.

I would sit him or her down in a natural manner, express the emotions I have been experiencing, calmly, reassure my significant other that he/she and I will be okay, because developing a sense of happiness, purpose, and fulfillment is just a part of life; something we all go through. We all experience long to short periods of time in sadness and there is always an available solution for such times, as long as we are enlightened, and we are enlightened through proper care and help..

You sit down with them and make sure they completely understand what depression is and how you deal with it.

Be honest with them. Knowing that you have someone who supports you and is there for you is the greatest feeling. The one thing that is dependent is how they react towards it. If he or she can't help you and aren't there for you then you should start looking for a person who does care. Write to them little by little. Show them who you really are and how you are feeling the majority of the time :) There is no "right" way to tell them. There is no "good" time. You just need to be honest with how you feel, and you have to trust them to listen to you and help you through it. It's not as scary as you think. They're your best friend, right? They'll accept you no matter what.

Its best to just be honest. Just let the truth of how youre feeling come out. If they really care for you they will be there to help

You are the true one to be able to answer that. I'm afraid that I cannot give proper advice to you, so you need to take an approach that's comfortable to you.

Be as open and as calm as you can, ensure you feel comfortable to share with them exactly how your feeling and remember they are there to support you and care about you. You could start by saying you want to share something with them, that has been affecting you and you would like them to just listen to you, not judge you and be open to understanding. You could start by listing how you feel or exploring some of the behaviours that have been affected by having depression. Remember to take your time and express exactly how you feel.

It can be super difficult to tell a significant other that we're struggling, but it's good that you decided to reach out! Try deciding what you're going to tell them before you actually talk to them, that way you're prepared and won't have to worry about saying the wrong thing. Answer any questions they may have. Make sure to get good support before and after you have this conversation with them, because it can be pretty difficult to deal with on your own. Remember you've always got a bunch of people on 7cups to support you if you need it!

telling someone that you care about that you have depression can be scary! in my experiences in life, i have found that having a place where it is quiet and you are not going to be distracted or disturbed is a good start. for me, i have always believed that honesty is the best policy. it can be difficult to open up about things such as depression which has a stigma, but with telling your boyfriend or girlfriend, you can also provide them with information, such as how it affects you personally. one good thing you could do is have a brochure that explains more about depression and how it is treated so they can read and review it to understand better. it can also open up the opportunity for more questions between you two. it has been my experience that we all want to be understood by SOMEONE, especially those that we love and that love us back.

Before discussing your a mental illnesses with your partner, it's better that you go into the conversation with a few reactions in mind. How you partner responds will be a look into who they are as an individual, and how they would and/or could support you in the future. Talk to your partner when you feel comfortable enough and ready, this can be blurting it out when you are crying, or when you are watching a movie. Whenever and where ever as long as you don't force it, and don't talk until you're ready. Be clear to your partner how you feel, it's difficult for someone to understand what you're going through if they've never experienced it themselves. You can start the conversation by saying positive things about your relationship. Tell your partner that because of your love and support, you have to share something potentially difficult. After describing your mental health condition, finish on a more positive note by describing what treatments you've followed, what has helped you, and what you've learned about yourself and other people as a result of mental illness. NAMI can help you, in information and support

This might seem hard, but being open is probably the best thing. They love you, and they want to know how they can help. :)

You sit down with them and quietly have a civilized conversation about it, speak up and tell them about it but assure them it isn't their fault and you just need them to be there for you.

The NHS have a range of symptoms to check for when it comes to depression and it is best to look there if you are concerned. Have you tried speaking to them about their mood? If they sound hopeless or sad or pessimistic they could depressed. Physical changes as well such as lack of appetite and or changes in sleep pattern should also be looked out for. Generally, if they don't seem themselves, maybe suggest getting a doctor to professionally give their opinion.

Be honest and straightforward. If you are unable to trust your feelings with your significant other, they are not for you. Your partner should be more than willing to ask how they can be of help.

Just tell them! :) They definitely will understand you if they truly love you for who you are. Otherwise its about time to move on.

Allude them. Call them up. Text them. Meet them. Be you, there's nothing to hide from your significant other. Just... let them know! There are so many ways to start it. If they truly love you, they'll definitely be on your side and walk with you.

Choose a time and place where you feel the most safe and then be honest. Show them any resources that might help them understand the condition better.

Telling your significant other about your depression is a scary thing. You might be afraid that it will change how things are between you, but it's something that they need to know. One great thing about telling them you're struggling is that you will have one more person you can go to when you are feeling particularly down.

You could either chose to go a direct route or if it makes you uncomfortable you could subtly do it over a certain amount of time. It is important to understand that not everyone can pick up on subtle hints so you may have to be more direct as time goes on. Find a time where both of you won't be in a bad or stressed mood. Know that if you do sit down and have a talk, you will most likely be getting into sensitive subjects. If you need to, you can tell your boyfriend or girlfriend your level of comfort with the subject before going in depth with the conversation.

You can tell if you're boyfriend or girlfriend has depression if her mood suddenly changes, she gets serious all the time and self-harm (if she did)

Just talk freely about what you have, explain that's more than just a feeling. He/she will try understand that and have support is always helpful to get out of depression.

Just be yourself. Tell what you feel. But be ready not all people understand what it means. It is better to start to talk about your worries and see the reaction.

Telling a significant other can be extremely difficult, but it could very well be extremely beneficial, as you would have a great support system. I recommend sitting down with your boyfriend/girlfriend and explaining exactly what you're feeling. Make sure to have answers to any questions this person may have and even have some resources available for them to do some research. It's also a good idea to have an idea of how you want this person to help you.

This is a really difficult one! It might start in small ways, for example, just by mentioning the word in conversation and see how they react. If you don't feel up to telling them in person, maybe a text or email with a link to a blog post or website that you feel might help them understand?

Make sure to explain to them how you've been feeling first; let them know it is not their fault. Then, explain to them what depression is, make sure they understand the biological aspect of depression; it is not something you can control.

Don't expect them to know how to respond,and taking your time with it with it may help both of you but just do you they shouldn't expect anything else

Just be honest. Tell him/her your feelings :) In a relationship.., you have to let it all out and express your feelings/emotions to the other individual.

You be open and honest with them. Explain the situation and tell them what feelings you experience. Asking them to support you can help them see a way to help you

You have to sit them down at a good time and do it when you feel comfortable. You have to make sure that they are understanding of you and your feelings.

darling,i have been feeling depressed and need you to help me feel better.it s not you , so please don't think it is .I just need your support to get through this .I love you very much