dating someone with unipolar

[sharkybaits28]

I have been in a relationship with a wonderful guy for almost 3 years.... and its been difficult and as time goes by it gets harder and harder. Ive been diagnosed with unipolar, which is just a stream of constant depression and I try my best not to put it on him or even tell him what goes on in my head or heart. I know he has enough to deal with and I dont want to be a burden but I feel even though Im doing my best to hide it. Its still affecting our relationship, that he can still sense how sad I really am. Idk, and my anxiety on top of that doesnt help. Since we've been distant ive been having anxiety attacks around him. The reason for that is also I only see him twice a month because his job so its, I cant explain it, but I have to get used to hanging out with him everytime he comes over. It just a big jumbled a twisted mess. I almost feel I should break up with him so he wont have to deal with me, and maybe Ill just buy a pug. lolz, I do love pugs. *sigh* but, I love him so much. It really breaks for him especially with the way things are going right now

[sharkybaits28]

If anyone is going through the same or has the same diagnosis, I would really love to hear how you cope. :/

[After5hock]

I've been diagnosed with bipolar ii disorder, so my main mood tends to be depression. I've sat down with my fiance, and described to him that what is wrong with me has absolutely nothing to do with anyone or anything, that I just so happen to be this way. I made sure to make it very clear that I am very happy with him & every aspect of our relationship, but that there's a chemical imbalance in my brain that makes it seem otherwise.
Maybe if you sit down with him, and open up a little (enough to explain & to your comfort level) just let him know that's it's a part of your life and it's not because of anything he's done.. and maybe explain how your anxiety has been acting up due to nervousness. You two have been together for so long, and seems that you've never shared this with him (which could be a problem in itself).. (then again, I'm very open about my 'illness' because more people need to know, ya know?!)