When I don’t medicate my depression, I want lots of alone time. That’s not healthy for a relationship. I mean, everyone needs different amounts of time to themselves, but the amount I need doesn’t exactly fit into healthy relationship patterns. Even when I’m there, I’m not really there. My motivation is also shot… I don’t want sex, to go out, or be touched.
I’m not perfect on meds, but I’m a whole hell of a lot better. It’s vitally important for me to be in a relationship with someone who understands depression and why I have some days/weeks that I’m just not quite right and who will do things to help me through.
The bummer about my med of choice, Prozac, is that it’s a libido killer. Once the deed is being done I can get more into it, but pretty much never wanting it to start is a bummer in a relationship, and another reason why it’s so important to have an understanding and sensitive partner.