Would you date someone with anxiety and depression?

[Anonymous]

Would You Date Someone With Anxiety And Depression?

Nope

Yes

Maybe Depends How Much I Love Them

[TwinCKI]

As bad at it sounds I wouldn't date someone like that. My past relationship was pretty much with someone like this and it really took a toll on me. I tried helping them and being there for them as much as I could but I noticed toward the end that I was kind of being dragged down with her. Unless they have a mild form of anxiety or depression I might consider it but I would still be a little reluctant to do so, it was just too emotionally draining for me.

[AriesMan]

I imagine it would be tough but so is any relationship! I have symptoms of higher functioning autism or Asperger syndrome, so I won't hold it against any woman if she struggles with her own demons. I suppose life is supposed to test us all, and some of us have more irritating demons than others. You have to keep on fighting and you can't let it bring you down in this life.

[Zendrya]

Depends. If they are taking precautions to manage it. Therapy, medication, exercise, etc whatever it is that works for them. But I do not want to feel like I am their cure. I just want to be their support. When I was young I tried to make my boyfriend my cure and I won't do that again nor will I let it happen to me. My brother's ex girlfriend did it to him too. It's too much for a person to handle.

[Iron314]

This is honesly so important and I think a lot of people forget this. You are exactly right.

[Zendrya]

@Iron314 I'm glad you agree :)

[Zendrya]

thanks for MHO :)

[Tgec2003]

I have and it didn’t affect the relationship
But the relationship didn’t last more than a month but it was for different reasons
I say dating it doesn’t really affect it
However it depends though how serious the relationship
Like dating I’m fine with but like marriage or something I would have to consider

[silverqueen]

My ex has severe anxiety and depression. Yes he’s a great person but he suddenly shifts to these moods and mental states that drive me nuts. He suddenly got mad at everything for no reason. And yes he takes hook his pills, but it was still just too much stress for me.

[Squeakers00]

my fiance already is, I've had anxiety for a lot of my my life and it definitely puts a strain on a relationship and will test you in multitude of ways, so you need to go all in or not at all with someone prone to anxiety or depression.

[PinkMichae]

Takes a special person to be with someone who does. I'm currently with a man with anxiety, depression, and ptsd. But I understand and don't judge him for that. Just as he doesn't judge me for having a physical illness.

[RedMatch]

Well I'm in a relationship with one so yeah 😂.
It is worrying at times though we talk about it and things bothering them, I do my best to help them, and just always make sure they know i will listen to them.

[EvilAngel114]

I have. The anxiety is a bit more tolerable. Depression was tough. It drove me to get easily frustrated with a guy at one point that I felt it was doing us more harm than good to be together.

[pink1980]

I have dated someone with bipolar. It was messy. He tried killing himself and blaming me. He didn’t discourage me. If the guy knew and was willing to deal with his issues I would again.

[macix670]

I am engaged to a man with depression. It also depends because my man is high functioning with depression. it means that he is able to carry on with his life and responsibilities without his depression interfering.

[RoseyJade]

I have anxiety myself, and I think it wouldn't work out for the both of us in the long run.

[Grandbarmy]

I currently am doing so, and so is she by dating me. I've had people who couldn't handle it but I don't resent them for it.

[thechico79]

I have. it's tough but when you get to know the person, you will be willing to help in any way possible to cope and get through it.

[Jesynelson]

It would be a little contradictory if I wouldn’t considering I have both those things lol

[LeeKenz]

Yes. Because I have anxiety and depression. And no matter what if I love them I'd love them unconditionally

[Craimz]

That would be difficult but if I love him that much I would like to help him to get through it.

[Anonymous]

Depression and anxiety is not illness? Is it just a condition?

[Zendrya]

If diagnosed but a doctor they can be mental illnesses.

[Zendrya]

by not but*

[SelfIsolated17]

I have anxiety and depression-so, our misery is something we'd have in common.

[xjxssica]

Yes, I have both, I feel we would understand each other better

[goddess87]

I assume yes. I never had a problem getting dates

[MaskOfMirrors]

Of course. People hurting need love the most.

[reixun]

I like stability because *I’M* a mess enough

[Dolynne]

As I have it myself, yes.

[Cornchipuniverse]

Yes because I'm depressed and full of anxiety.