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because you think that she stays away from people and activities in general, indicating that she’s depressed, or do you worry that she is staying away specifically from you?

I guess I am worried that she is staying away specifically from me. Even though the signs based on our conversations do tell me she is going through a depressive episode. Maybe it’s just my mind wandering.

 

Maybe she fits the Avoidant Attachment Style (avoiding emotional closeness in times of heightened anxiety) and you fit the Anxious Attachment Style (seeking emotional closeness in times of heightened anxiety)…?

I don’t know a great deal about this sort of thing, but I probably am the latter. It isn’t the first time I feel anxious about our relationship. Truth be told I have gone through many instances where internally and privately I have felt this fear of abandonment in our relationship, and what’s embarrassing is that in every instance up until now that fear was proven to be unfounded, and I sit there feeling like I have egg on my face and mad at myself for feeling so insecure. I guess it is something that has traces going back to previous relationships. If it’s worth mentioning, I have been extremely conscious of not showing that side of me to her. I know it’s something I need to work on.