Listener’s question:
“How to not let your anxiety disorder become a third person in your relationship and the hardest part of how to let your partner in on it and help them understand the anxiety attacks aren’t because of him.”
Second Listener’s Question:
“I recently came across your podcast and I was really intrigued by your words and style of work.
I was hoping you would possibly be able to help me out with a relationship issue of my own. I would really appreciate your advice.
I’ve been dating my boyfriend for around two years now. I really do love him so much and we have a great relationship. I have a lot of anxiety in general and I’m just always expecting for “the other shoe to drop”.
I have a paranoid fear of being cheated on. For absolutely zero reason. He’s never done anything to make me believe he would do that to me, or that he is even capable of doing it. However, for some reason it plays in my head over and over, that it COULD happen.
I do everything I can to get this thoughts out of my head but they seem to come, basically daily. It’s starting to drive me a little crazy because all I want is to fully enjoy my relationship with him. He’s a wonderful man and I know he loves me too.
What do you suggest I do to stop these intrusive thoughts of being hurt? It seems to be a huge fear of mine that I almost expect to happen in any relationship. “
Please listen to the podcast episode or read the transcript to hear stories, explanations, and examples.
1. Careful to not hide and cover up. It is painful enough to deal with anxiety symptoms. Attempting to appear okay, when you are not okay will not help your partner understand and be there for you.
2. Educate your partner. What happens when someone experiences anxiety.
3. Help your partner understand your personal experience.
4. How to deal with anxiety.
TRANSCRIPT:
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