How to open up to your partner about mental health

Once you are ready to have the conversation avoid fishing. Do not ask them leading questions to hear their opinion because this may end up badly. Be direct and honest about your mental health.

Explain it to them in a manner they will understand and state how it impacts your life. Give them an example to help them see exactly what you go through during one of those episodes. For instance, you can let them know that "when I get too stressed, I isolate myself or pull away.''

This will lead to some questions on their part so do not get offended when they raise their concerns. If at that particular time you do not have the answers, let them know that you will discuss them further after you wrap your head around them.

Some experiences may not be comfortable sharing and you may leave those details out for now until you get to that space you can talk about them.

If you are super nervous about how that conversation may go, you can have a close family member or your therapist present to help you articulate and gather the courage to share.

This is not an easy thing so give yourself some grace and go with the flow. Once you are ready, you will know.