Do you think being in a relationship can be a cure for depression?

[Anonymous]

[BCRanger10]

By itself, no. It can be an accessory to healing, provided that the one who is depressed is working towards bettering themselves and their self-image and outlook, their partner is understanding of the struggles, and the relationship is a happy and healthy one, but it is not itself a cure, nor can it be, nor even SHOULD it be.

A relationship can help because having that deeper and intimate connection with another person can help them think differently and more positively about what's going on in his or her life. It can help them to feel more affirmed, supported, and hopeful. It can motivate them in some ways to find or practice the healing they need. But that is not a burden that should or can be laid squarely on their partner.

Depression can be aggravated and influenced by a variety of factors. The way someone was raised, their general temperament, how well they know themselves, how they react to sin, pain, and suffering in the world, how past relationships and acquaintances treated them, and a host of others have an impact. That is way too much for one person to handle.

And then, as some others have pointed out, a relationship can also be a stressor which can make depression worse. It involves an investment of time, energy, resources, a person's very self. If a relationship goes wrong or ends or if one person doesn't fully trust the other (which can also be a result of the depression), that will do more harm than good.

It is possible that a relationship may play a role in healing from depression, but one should not go into it expecting that to be the case.

[ButthurtGAGpeople1]

No, since you likely won't be respecting the one you're with. You'd only be with them, just to be with someone

Like drinking. Temporary fix to a long term problem

[WhitneySnow]

Maybe it can help but it can also make it worse if the relationship goes badly

[LazerBean]

No, and you're likely to just drag your partner into depression with you.

[comekitty]

Maybe if it's a healthy relationship but it could easily go the other way, too. Good luck to you. 🙂

[Simslover92]

Nope but it may sometimes help the person to feel better but it won't completely diminish it.

[Nikki1989]

Sometimes it can be a life-changer.

[CuriousMufuxka]

I believe the opposite. Why bring extra baggage into a new relationship?

[CrimsonAngel09]

Nope, not at all.

[dudeinohio]

It can't just. If you have thr right person

[DerekC321]

It can make it worse.

[Saamee]

Yes but a good relationship

[In_Trance]

not a chance