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boyfriend thinks I'm depressed

  • 20-11-2007 6:03pm
    #1
    LegacyUser
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    My boyfriend has convinced himself that I'm depressed and keeps telling me that I need to see a councillor. But I honestly don't think I'm depressed! I'm almost certain that I was clinically depressed when I was younger (although I never went to a doctor to get diagnosed) so I know what it feels like and I'm not like that anymore. I'm a worrier, a pessimist, I put myself down a lot and get upset over stupid things but I don't need any professional help. I do feel depressed sometimes (like most people), but it's nothing compared to how I was before and don't think it's worth getting treated. But how do I convince my boyfriend of this and stop him worrying about me?!


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  • #2
    Petey2006
    Closed Accounts Posts: 423 ✭✭Petey2006


    Maybe changing you outlook on life to a more positive one would help this matter. If you do feel down and pessimistic sometimes, and you don't feel good about yourself, seeking a bit of help would certainly help you there. It doesn't have to be like you've got a probelm and you need professional help. Sometimes talking things over with an objective person can help take the pressure of life off you. I used to be incredibly pessimistic about everything. But I went and did a bit of counselling, and now my attitude and outlook is a lot more positive, and people see it in me. I know you don't want to go to counselling, but a change in your attitude would help with how your boyfriend sees you.


  • #3
    MagicMarker
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    54321 wrote: »
    I'm a worrier, a pessimist, I put myself down a lot and get upset over stupid things but I don't need any professional help.

    No offence, but to me this translates to.. ''i'm a winger''. This is a shot in the dark but i'm going to assume that when you do get depressed and put yourself down and get upset over the stupidist things it's your boyfriend that hears it all. I think he wants the best for you but i also think he might be sick of hearing someone ''winge'' all the time.

    No offence if it's not true. But maybe you could talk to a professionial anyway? If you get depressed and put yourself down then it would seem you have some self confidence issues, there's nothing wrong with trying to deal with those issues.


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