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| Thu, 11-16-2006 - 5:29pm |
My partner is driving me crazy. She's experiancing some medicial problems, which I'm stressing over also, but she's being so ungrateful here lately. I go out of my way to do everything I can for her but it's never enough. I know we take things out on those closest to us but enough is enough. She complains I don't go home to see my folks enough but she gives me such problems when I do go home. She's at it again. It's not my fault that the surveyors will be here while I'm in Ohio but to hear her you would think it is. I offered to cancel my plans but she yelled about that. As much as I hate being away from home and riding a bus I can hardly wait to leave. I think some time away will do me good.
Keitha

Hi Keitha,
Sometimes it's hard enough to cope with your own stress and anxiety, nevermind someone elses. I can see how this would really get to you.
Is your partner being treated for depression or anxiety in addition to her other medical problems? Her irritability and crankiness sounds a lot like how I get with my DH when I'm feeling at my worst with Generalized Anxiety Disorder. This is the main reason I sought help and started therapy.
It can also be a symptom of depression and I know DH developed depression from coping with the impact of his health issues. Antidepressants really helped.
I tell DH (when I'm apologizing for sniping at him) that I'm not angry at him, but I just feel so darn lousy that it comes out at everything. Then I feel guilty about it, which makes me feel worse and round it goes. It sounds like you are understanding that aspect of your partner's outbursts, but maybe there is treatment for her that would relieve some of this for both of you.
Hugs,
Dee
(((keitha))) I'm sorry to hear Mel isn't being supportive right now.
Sheri Ann