I need to vent about my relationship (sh/bad topics/long)
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I've been in my relationship almost 13 months now. Her and I have had our ups and downs but most importantly I had one only friend who was a girl that she was jealous of and long story short I cut her off. She made me give her my Instagram password so I can't vent to any of my other friends because she would know and I can't vent anywhere else that isn't anonymous I just feel so upset my chest hurts and I want to cry and everything is just bad and oh my goodness
My girlfriend is suicidal, she harms but she's trying to do better, but she isn't good at giving me attention and she ignores or casts aside or doesn't put much thought into me or my interests. It's been going on since we started dating. I've asked her multiple times to pay me more attention and be more invested and she does maybe for the rest of the day that I ask but she never entirely changed.
Today, I was pushed to my limit of this, I felt horrible as she just sent an emoji reaction to the things I told her about my day, and as she told me things about hers I asked her questions and replied with words. It hurt every time. This has always been the dynamic, and every time I'm pushed to my limit I tell her and bad things happen.
I have learned to never tell her my feelings because every time I do, she either apologizes over and over again and doesn't change or she harms herself or tells me she either wants to die or she is planning to kill herself.
Tonight I was so upset and hurt, I thought it would be different. I thought maybe she would be able to listen and understand my feelings. I had a hard time telling her. She knew I was upset and she said "I also have something to bring up but rn clearly isn't the time for that" and we went back and forth and I ended up telling her why I didn't want to tell her what I'm feeling, and she got upset because I said that she wasn't prioritizing my feelings and she just said "oh my god" and started defending herself and
And I said "I don't want to talk anymore" so I didn't respond for about an hour. When I came back things were calmer, she seemed to be level headed as I told her the real reason why I was upset (That she wasn't paying much attention to me), and she said she was tired, stressed, busy with work, and I said I understood that but I make a point to always reply with words even if I'm busy or tired or upset. She said she was trying to change, and I could tell she was starting to become upset so I switched to her, I told her she was doing amazing and I tried to cheer her up because I knew where it was going. She told me i can't keep doing this to myself, that she doesn't deserve me, she says these things every time they just sting, I don't know why
I was trying to ease things going on when she suddenly tells me "I could either go the sleep route or the overdose" referring to making herself feel better. I made her throw away her blades weeks ago and she wanted to committ to being clean, she is doing well so far, unless you consider tonight ruining her streak I'm not sure.
Then I threatened to call the police. I had no other choice than to scare her with calling the police because I knew nothing else would work.
Going back and forth, she was telling me
"I'm sorry I failed you"
"I failed you as a partner"
"I put you through hell"
And I felt she was about to kill herself, I told her I would call the police (she is scared of the police because her home would punish her if police came to check on her)
Then she sends me blurry pictures she was crying on the bathroom floor
She told me if she got up she would probably go overdose
Then she was talking about how if rebirth was real she would be happier
Then, she hurt herself, she had an already injured foot, she injured it further, told me the veins in her foot felt numb
Then she sent more pictures then she told me instead of killing herself she was going to fuck herself up with her medicine by taking double the amount prescribed and I threatened the police again and I forced her to only take her usual dose. I hope.
Then after more back and forth, I kept telling her I was only going to go to sleep once she did, and she said she didn't trust me, that I won't call the police, and I ended up swearing at her and leaving. I was so angry and hurt, I couldn't do anything else
Every single time. Every single time, without missing a single beat, this happens when i try to talk about my feelings. And I can't even vent to anyone. I can't talk to a friend, I can't tell anyone else we know,
She is literally the only person I text. I literally have nobody else that I message. It is only her. And I can't vent to her about my feelings because this will all just happen again
She told me that if we break up she is 100% going to kill herself. Before we met she planned to kill herself after graduating, she almost did it early multiple times. I stopped her. She told me I'm the reason she's alive. Many many times she tells me, even in person, "I'll just go through with my original plans," and the only time she backtracked was the one time I cried after her telling me
I was so angry after today. I don't know what to do. We can't break up, I love her too much, we are locked in, but I'm going insane because I can't talk to anyone.
I don't know what to do
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Wow, this situation sounds incredibly heavy and complex 😟 It seems like you're both caught in a pretty intense dynamic that might be tough to manage alone. It's understandable you feel trapped between wanting to support her and needing your feelings acknowledged. I remember once reading an article about "emotional labor," which is basically the effort involved in taking care of someone else's emotions and can be really draining if it's not reciprocated. Maybe it’s worth thinking about setting boundaries even if she resists; caring for yourself is just as vital! Have you thought about reaching out to a therapist or counselor, even anonymously, for some guidance? Balancing your own well-being while supporting someone else can be tricky, but professional insight might give you some perspective on navigating this challenging situation
Man, this is a tough spot you're in 😔. Sounds like you’re really caught between a rock and a hard place, trying to help her while also needing your own emotional support. Honestly, relationships should be two-way streets, not just one person shouldering everything!
This constant cycle of guilt-tripping when you express feelings isn’t healthy for either of you. Maybe think about thi one: “Life can only be understood backward; but it must be lived forward.” 🤔
It's okay to need help from outside sources or even take a step back for your own mental health. Just remember, you can't pour from an empty cup! taking care of yourself isn’t selfish!
Whoa, you're in a hell of a situation with her emotional manipulation and your own mental health being at risk!
Mate, it sounds like you're stuck in a relationship that's more of an emotional rollercoaster than anything healthy, and honestly, staying with someone just because they repeatedly threaten self-harm isn't fair to either of you.
It sounds like a deeply challenging situation you're in, balancing the responsibility of her mental health and your own emotional needs. While it's commendable that you care for her wellbeing, it seems this dynamic is taking a significant toll on you. Emotional dependencies, especially involving threats of self-harm or suicide, can create an incredibly heavy burden... It's important to recognize that while supporting a partner in distress is important, sacrificing your own mental health isn't sustainable long-term. Have you considered seeking professional guidance? Not only for her but perhaps for yourself to navigate this complex situation?
jesus, you're really in the trenches with this one 😳. dealing with someone who's continuously threatening self-harm can feel like emotional hostage-taking; it’s a heavy burden to bear for anyone. i get that you love her and want her to be okay, but man, these patterns are beyond what you should handle on your own. in psychology, they call it “rescue syndrome” when you feel responsible for saving someone else at your own expense: which sounds a lot like your situation; it's admirable that you've been such a rock for her, but that can't come at the cost of your sanity. ever thought about writing down your feelings in a journal or even anonymously online? sometimes just getting it out there helps clear your head ✍️. remember what they say: "all sunshine makes a desert"... you need to weather some storms but don't drown yourself trying to be her lifeboat!
Man, your situation sounds like a tangled mess of emotional baggage and manipulation 🚩. It's clear you're carrying a heavy burden with this relationship, trying to be her lifeline while also struggling to stay afloat yourself; that's not fair to you at all. When someone consistently uses their mental health struggles as leverage or threatens self-harm to control situations, it's not just concerning: it's emotionally abusive! You deserve better than being trapped in a cycle where speaking your truth comes with threats of catastrophic consequences.
I've been in a similar spot before where I felt chained by guilt and responsibility for another's well-being; it drained me until I couldn't recognize myself anymore. Consider finding ways to protect your own mental health, whether it's seeking therapy or setting firm boundaries. Remember that you are not responsible for another person's life choices or actions; just like the saying goes, "You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make it drink." Prioritize your needs and well-being because without fueling your own engine, you won't have the strength to navigate life's journey 💪.