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I'm dating someone with depression and anxiety. What to do?

Profile: lovesickangel
lovesickangel on Jun 3, 2016
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Give them your full support and love and always there to catch them when they fall. All they need and want is support, support, support.
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Profile: JustChloe23
JustChloe23 on Jun 3, 2016
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It depends what type of anxiety, and how bad their depression is. you can always ask them if there's anything youcan do to help. I think just always show them you care and love them, and be careful not to say anything to trigger their depression and anxiety. If you want any ideas or tips you can always talk to me....I'm JustChloe23 and know about anxiety and depression
Profile: MoodyEve
MoodyEve on Jun 3, 2016
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Be patient. Often depressed people need a lot of extra time to feel comfortable enough to open up to those they have in their lives. Also learn not to take things personally, a depressed person acting out on their depression might make extra demands on you and even attack you verbally, realise it is about what they are going through and not necessarily a reflection on you personally.
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Jun 3, 2016
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You love them for who they are, including their problems - although you may find it hard at times - the best thing that you could do is just support them in all the ways that you can and let them know that your there for them.
Profile: Sydni01
Sydni01 on Jun 4, 2016
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You can complete them often and try to be as comforting and caring as you can. Make sure to let them know that you are always there and that you are there for them
Profile: br3athing
br3athing on Jun 4, 2016
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First, love on yourself and your wellness; then, love on them and their recovery. (Appropriate and effective therapy works too!)
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Jun 4, 2016
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just be there. try to understand. hold his/her hand while she/he try to fix themselves. love them. it's already hard for them, don't make it worse.
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Jun 4, 2016
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when you love a person with depression and anxiety, it is important that you are by his/her side. Love is the answer : caring, communicating, lots of hugs, cuddling, little kisses, doing a wish cloud together, yoga, meditation, dancing, mantras, water, fresh food is very important, you know soulb's it's those little things :)
Profile: LizardPerson
LizardPerson on Jun 5, 2016
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Be supportive and empathetic to them. They probably are going through a touch time right now. Try to listen to them and comfort them when you can, but if it feels overwhelming, take some deep breaths yourself.
Profile: StormyAngles18
StormyAngles18 on Jun 5, 2016
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If you are dating someone with depression and anxiety it is not going to be easy but the main thing is try and be there for them and help them through their issues. When they need someone to talk to listen, if they need to cry welcome them in with open arms. And if you aren't so sure if you are doing the right thing ask family or friends and get advise if needed. But understand that both depression and anxiety are serious conditions and should be taken seriously.
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