Anxiety and Dating

[kg55]

I have been with my boyfriend who I love so much for almost 5 years. He has been there for me through panic attacks and many of my anxiety meltdowns. Although I am so happy he does not exprience anxiety in the way I do, it is hard for him to understand and I feel like he can't relate to me. Especially trying to explain derealization to him! Anyone else wanna share their ideas about having a partner that doesn't have an anxiety condition?

[Dolphin14]

kg55

I think the lack of understanding can be with any relationship we are in. It's not specifically a significant other.

I like the Four Agreements book for something like this. It helped me learn some things I needed to do for myself in order to keep relationships intact

Wishing you the best

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[Hidden]

my possible suggestion to engage him and other family also in possible solutions. Myself and my family have found the world of mental health and trying to find answers to help with the struggles extremely difficult.

Most everything is better in so many ways when approached from a team aspect, whether it is 2 heads are better than 1 theory or the possibke togetherness created when 2 people who love each other are totally there for each other no matter the difficulties they face.

Much love

[Artistfriend]

It is hard for people to really get it who haven't been through the depths of it, keep talking to him and trying to educate him, maybe show him anxiety videos but be understanding of him too. I had to be understanding of my friend when she says I'm talking too much about it or she needs a break