How to cope with depression through a long distance relationship

How to cope with depression through a long distance relationship

The key to overcome this depression and stay happy and full of joy and still improve the relationship, there are some simple things you can do. It doesn't matter that you are in a long distance relationship, as long as you continue to communicate often, do little things for each other to increase the feeling of connection, be active when you are apart to feel less lonely and depressed, and have a plan for when you will next see each other.

Communicate often

One of the ways to ensure that you don't become depressed during a long-distance relationship is to ensure that you communicate frequently. Learn what works best for both of you. Some people love the phone, others hate it. Some people like texting. It doesn't matter what you use to communicate, just communicate. And take advantage of some of the amazing technologies out there to improve communication. Everyone gets a Skype account so you can see each other while you talk. There are lots of great ways to see and hear each other even from long distances, use them to your advantage and have fun.

Do little things

Another big secret to dealing with long distance relationship depression is doing the little things. If you are human, you should do simple little things like bringing home flowers etc. You can still do the same things if you are in a long distance relationship. There are basically no limits to what you can deliver anywhere, be it flowers, candy, jewelry, etc. And don't be afraid to go a little old school. Write handwritten love letters and send them randomly. Or take the pictures you have and turn them into a book using one of the fun online sites that create individual books. Just remember what you love about the other person and find wonderful ways to remind them of the way they make you feel.

Be active

Sometimes when you are away from your loved one, you may tend to sit around and grieve. You think if I can't be with the one I love then why should I do anything. That is exactly the wrong attitude. Since you are in a long distance relationship, use the time that you would have spent with your loved one for other things. It can be hanging out with friends, getting in shape, etc. It can also be the perfect time to learn something new that will improve your relationship. Learn to play the piano or guitar, or learn to dance, etc. You will think about your loved ones while staying busy while improving the time you are together.

Plan the next meeting

And the final secret to ensuring you deal with long-distance relationship depression is knowing when the long-distance part will end. It's less important how long it takes until you're together next, and more important that you know you'll be together again. So pick a date in the future and pivot to it. Make sure you both put it on your calendar and book any flights etc needed. If you see each other before that scheduled date, it's even better, but at least you know you'll see each other. It helps.

You can and will survive the challenges of a long distance relationship. You will feel down at times, but as long as you continue to communicate, do the little things, stay active, and know that you will see each other next time, everything will be okay.

Inspired by Sean M. Adams