Learning to assist wife

[Mattclarke77]

Here to learn how to support my wife how has generalized anxiety disorder.

[Stilltrying_]

Hi, if you type in the "Search Anxiety and Depression" box " in right hand corner of screen (sort of) "Generalised anxiety disorder". " It will come up with some past posts relevant to this topic which may help you understand more. Also look up on Google. It's really nice that you want to help your wife and welcome X

[MARYRD27]

I highly recommend The Anxiety and Phobia Workbook by Bourne. Both of you will benefit from reading it. It is easy to read and gives you practical suggestions on how to reduce anxiety.

[Mattclarke77 in reply to MARYRD27]

Ordered from Amazon. Thanks!!

[MARYRD27 in reply to Mattclarke77]

Please let me know what you think of it. I keep it handy and review certain chapters when my anxiety starts rising suddenly. It's easy to forget the lessons after you get your anxiety under control and fall back into negative or less mindful thinking. I just think of it as taking a refresher course as needed. If phobias aren't an issue, just skip those chapters.

[Kel12]

I have a ton of respect for you for seeking information to learn to help your wife! She has a great husband.

[Hidden]

Is she spiritual? Listen to sermons by Charles Stanley every night. He is so calming and explains life’s ups and downs perfectly. He can calm the most anxious person. My husband gives

Me a foot massage while I listen to his sermon, there’s nothing more relaxing and loving.

[Mattclarke77 in reply to Hidden]

We regularly serve and attend Life.Church.

[Passionatebutterfly]

I agree with listening to charles stanley on YouTube. I have generalized anxiety disorder so I have had to find ways to channel my anxiety and that is by praying to god. When thongs are really bad for her just sit her down on the floor snd start praying. Also find ways to keep her calm when shes having a bad episode. Like journaling, listening to music with candles, taking a bath, going for a walk, eating a good meal, etc... The th ming about GAD is shes always worrying and stressing about something. So for you, find ways to ease her mind. Ask her each day what is she worrying about right now and find says to stop her worrying to let her know that u completed that already or u took care of it and its done so she doesnt need to worry about that anymore. As far as the bigger things she worries about that is not in ur control, that is where the things i said earlier comes in.

I find it so nice that u are getting involved for her. I wish my husband would do this but im not so lucky.

[Hidden]

You can join her on her journey. Like you both can learn deep breathing exercises and do them together. Even better is progressive muscle relaxation. Make it a couples quality time. Like a date night.

[Windy101]

Wow - what a great guy you are to be asking that question here. I recommend that you do all you can to let your wife know that you love her. Tell her. Hug her. Pick some flowers for her. Leave her a loving note. Talk about what drew you to her and keeps you there. Let her know that you're partners in this together, and that you'll always have her back. Go to appointments with her to see her doc about meds if she wants you to. Hold her hand. Put your arm around her. I can't say these things will cure her, but they will surely help.

[dee_bells]

Truly you are a kind and loving man that cares so much for his wife. I applaud you!