Any suggestions?

[Moon_B]

My anxiety and OCD is affecting my husband's mental health. I am constantly asking for reassurance and I know it is too much but if I don't do it then I panic. He knows it so he reassures me even if I don't ask for it because he is so used to it. He told me he is feeling more and more depress and he needs me to get better because it's hard on him too.

I want to get better but I don't know how. In the meantime I need to find strategies to reassure myself without abusing his kindness. It is compulsive and I feel immense guilt each day. Therapy isn't working either or at least the therapist I have isn't for me.

Any suggestions to develop ways to reassure myself over my OCD and worries without the help of my husband?

Thank you

[Lemonyems]

Am going through a similar scenario leaning on my partner for reassurance when I hit a low or anxious peak. As best I can, I try to keep busy with a few things and allow him the same, and manage a few bits on my own. I also call anxiety uk often as they are great for a 10 min chat which can calm me a bit. I’ve just surrendered to meds though as my anxiety got WAY out of control. Far from ideal but I want to be able to cope more, and tried talking and exercise for 3 months before it got too much

[Moon_B in reply to Lemonyems]

Thank you for your reply. I'm also taking meds but it doesn't seems to make much of a difference. Calling anxiety phone line is a good idea I've never try.

Good luck with your anxiety management, you've taking some good steps.

Best