How does anxiety and depression affect relationships?

Question

If everything was going ok with my family, my boyfriend and my friends, but depression and anxiety kicked in just because. My life was going pretty well and there wasn't any major stressful event.

I just feel different. More irritable towards people I love, and it's difficult to actually feel I love them, and this scares me. I feel like I'm never gonna be happy again, and just overall cranky and desperate with myself. And there's a lot of anger, but I don't know why.

So what effects do anxiety and depression have on relationships? Or maybe, how do they affect your emotions towards the relationships you have with other people?

Answer 1

Depression and anxiety can have a major impact on your ability to communicate with others. If you are noticing that your feelings towards your family and friends have changed then you should seek medical help. You may not need drug therapy but counselling may certainly help you deal with whatever issues are the underlying cause of your problem. As someone who has suffered depression for many years please seek help before it gets out of control Good Luck

Answer 2

As the TV commercial asks: (Q) Who does depression hurt (A) Everyone (Q) Where does depression hurt (A) Everywhere.

You need a strong & understanding partner to try & understand what you are going through right now, both mentally & physically, as they both go hand & hand. If you have a strong supportive mate, then that's half the battle. You must first, seek medical attention, by seeing your family physician. Let him/her, know how you are feeling & what you are feeling. Be open & honest about everything. Hopefully, with the right combination of antidepressant & therapy, you will start to feel better before long. The two go hand in hand. Try to go for a walk each day & eat healthy, not to mention getting ample amounts of sleep. Being in therapy will help you to find out why you have anger, that is unexplainable. A mild antidpressant will help curb your anxities, fears, & enable you to cope easier, day to day. Ask your therapist what reading material would best help you in your situation. Have faith & believe that in time you'll feel better about life & yourself.

I wish you all the best!

Answer 3

It sounds like you do have depression. Anxiety and depression can tare you apart from your family. I have experienced this. It's hard to sit in a room of family and people who love you and feel completely distant from them. Soon you might start avoiding all of them. Depression can completely ruin relationships.
I highly suggest seeing a therapist and a psychiatrist if possible. Trust me, it will help a ton. Everyone needs to talk to someone about these issues sometime in their lives.

Answer 4

Depression can cause you to distance yourself from other people as you prefer to alone rather than in the company of others. Its strange, as you can feel lonely at the same time. The best thing you can do is try to spend time with others, even if it is the last thing you feel like doing. Explain what is wrong to those people - you have an illness. Good luck. Ps. I hope you are being treated for your depression - if not then you must go to your doctor. xx

Answer 5

I am the same way.. everything is fine my family( sort of) i love my boyfriend and have a pretty decent job.. but i feel stressed out and angry and very emotional all the time.. i have been on celexa for a few weeks now and feel worse! i think of horrible things happening to my loved ones and cry non stop for no reason i am more emotional and always tired.. i dontknow what will help-- they ( the doc's) said to speak to someone or group therapy may help.. goodluck

Answer 6

Please go ahead and seek counseling. I didn't want to go to counseling either, but it's helping me some (I've only gone two weeks so far).