Could you date someone with Anxiety/ Depression?

Question

Why or why not. When would your prefer them to tell you? Those already in a relationship where either partner has anxiety/depression how does your relationship work

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

If I was new in the relationship, and I happened to discover it before we got serious, then probably not.

While I've never been diagnosed, I believe I could have depression and anxiety. So many things "fit." To have someone else with it, that would probably bring me down - where would we be with TWO depressed, anxious people? I'd prefer to date someone positive. Perhaps it would "rub off" on me a bit more.

I_M_LEGEND · Accepted Answer

I've had anxioety and panic attacks for 3 years before. i was normal but it was super tough...

if all thigns were in place and thats the only issue, yes.

id be the most empathetic loving bf she's ever known.

XRabbitHeartX · Accepted Answer

I know by now how to deal with people who are depressed or anxious. My best guy friend/ room mate has anxiety and is on meds for it. My mother has chronic depression and I had to deal with it throughout my childhood. So I really don't have a problem with it. I'd be able to deal with it so voted B

abundantlyrich · Accepted Answer

No. They take up ppls time and its emotionally draining.

Hidden_P · Answer

Yes.

I suffer with depression. I've done all sorts of horrible things in my life and my boyfriend has done too. He understands me. But the horrible thing is, he's 4 years older and 4 years more progressed than me. And it makes me feel dreadful when I'm miserable. It can grate, but likewise when he's miserable I'm there for him.

We support each other and when we're down we normally just give each other space but check on each other and show affection. We understand how it feels, so we generally don't crowd the other person when things are down.

Neither of us are on anti-depressants by the way.

spuitkaas · Answer

Probably not. I've dealt with depression and I think people should first fix themselves before they get intimate with someone else (relationship like), because or they will never escape from their depression or they will because of me and their happiness gets dependant of the relationship. Other things could happen as well, but this is how I see it.
Also, because I've dealt with depression myself I'm a little sensitive for it and going out with someone with it could trigger it at myself.

glitter_unicorns24 · Answer

My boyfriend & I both have depression. He was bullied in school & I've had several close family members die of cancer. People deserve at least one person who loves & cares about them enough to stick it out with them. It's harder to get through your depression when you're fighting alone. You'll both appreciate each other more & know you'd do anything for each other.

Pingju · Answer

Anxiety and depression remind me of pain. Pain is humanizing and being human is beautiful.

WritingStar101 · Answer

I grew up with a mom with clinical depression and bipolar disorder. I love her so much and she's one of the most kind people I have ever known. But no, I wouldn't date somebody with an anxiety disorder if I could help it. As amazing as the guy may be, I have seen what it does to a family, that kind of an illness. And as cowardly and douchey as I may sound like - I wouldn't want my children or myself to go through that. Also, too many terrible memories.

FlyingTurtle · Answer

Yes, I have it myself, it would be pretty hypocritical to set that condition that they have to be mentally healthy when I myself am not.

JackKerouac77 · Answer

Good luck finding someone who lives in modern technological industrial society who doesn't have occasional bouts of anxiety or depression. It's a natural symptom of the system we live under.

Accept them and try to reassure them.

XNicholeMariex3 · Answer

Of course I could. I know what it is like to have both anxiety and depression... especially at the same time. If I love the person, I'm going to be there through it all.

Lives_In_Her_Mind · Answer

No because i am suffering from depression and i know im not dateable right now. I push every one away

geenie03 · Answer

Asker, thank you for clearing up the MHO. And abundantlyrich, it's embarrassing how immature you are for your age.

babymxnster · Answer

Why would you not date someone because of something they can't control. You should accept them for how they are if you like them enough, and try to help them through it.

GirlsEatGirls · Answer

Im depressed an have anxiety too. And i couldnt handle someone like me.  And what kangy said: if were already in a relationship of course i would support him.

Anonymous · Answer

Well I have anxiety, but I don't think dating someone with the same condition is a bad thing. And we can support each other even more.

kangy · Answer

If we are not in a relationship then it is a no but if we are already in a relationship, I would walk the path with him together and give him my support.

Anonymous · Answer

I wouldn't because I suffer from severe depression/anxiety and having my partner suffer from it too would probably make the relationship too complicated.

MaddeyTheNotSoCynic · Answer

Well, i know how to deal with people who has anxiety/depression, so i see no problem here. Id prefer if they just told me right away :)

Anonymous · Answer

I have anxiety and depression so I don't know if it would be a good idea to date someone with the same problem. But if I were to date I would be up front about it.

tiredofwaiting · Answer

Yes I have it myself so I would not expect them to be fully healthy mentally.

Jakesusername · Answer

I like optimistic people. I can deal with anxiety but depression I don't want to deal with. I don't want to go home and find my so hanging in the bedroom

Klaatu51 · Answer

i'd rather suggest her to treat her depression. but why people go deprssed anyway?

findingdreamland · Answer

Yes, as long as he wants treatment and to heal , I would support. If he was not willing to have any help, I would not be there.

violettasanchez · Answer

No way. Happened to me once, makes you feel like shit because you can't do anything about it and sometimes they don't even want help.

Strider90 · Answer

No. I did once. No matter what I did for her she kept being depressed and this for no reasons actually.

art84 · Answer

Probably not as it would be too much of a deal of stress.

rocelot · Answer

No, I wouldn't want to date myself.

herboosboo · Answer

I voted B..

Gabby21924 · Answer

Yea, It would be hard, but I'd definitely try

famouslyunknown · Answer

I'm too old to deal with that shit.

Anonymous · Answer

Yes, I used to have both, so I understand.

SurströmmingLover · Answer

Yes I would

Anonymous · Answer

My SO has Asperger's

southerngirly10 · Answer

I voted B :)

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