Comments on: How to Take Care of Yourself When Your Partner Has an Anxiety Disorder http://anxietypanichealth.com/2008/07/30/how-to-take-care-of-yourself-when-your-partner-has-an-anxiety-disorder/ Living with Health, Wellness and Wholeness Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:23:53 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Hannie http://anxietypanichealth.com/2008/07/30/how-to-take-care-of-yourself-when-your-partner-has-an-anxiety-disorder/comment-page-1/#comment-9942 Hannie Tue, 20 Jul 2010 12:32:51 +0000 http://anxietypanichealth.com/?p=166#comment-9942 I've been married for 20+ yrs. It took me a long time but I finally realized all of our "issues" stemmed from my husband's anxiety. I have tried every self help noted on your list, but to no avail. My life is stressed out all the time and I am a low-stress , fun person. We are now in the process of separation. My life has to go on - I have spent years and years as his support system and I need someone to love and support me now. It's sad, but GAD is very real and definitely will take it's toll over time. He's been diagnosed as an alcoholic, but I personally think that was his way to self-medicated through his anxiety. He doesn't drink at all now. Anyway, if you're reading this and have anxiety, get help, not only for yourself but for those around you who are affected. I’ve been married for 20+ yrs. It took me a long time but I finally realized all of our “issues” stemmed from my husband’s anxiety. I have tried every self help noted on your list, but to no avail. My life is stressed out all the time and I am a low-stress , fun person. We are now in the process of separation. My life has to go on – I have spent years and years as his support system and I need someone to love and support me now. It’s sad, but GAD is very real and definitely will take it’s toll over time. He’s been diagnosed as an alcoholic, but I personally think that was his way to self-medicated through his anxiety. He doesn’t drink at all now. Anyway, if you’re reading this and have anxiety, get help, not only for yourself but for those around you who are affected.

]]> By: Mike http://anxietypanichealth.com/2008/07/30/how-to-take-care-of-yourself-when-your-partner-has-an-anxiety-disorder/comment-page-1/#comment-9713 Mike Fri, 02 Jul 2010 05:45:40 +0000 http://anxietypanichealth.com/?p=166#comment-9713 My partner suffers from Panic Attacks, and is in the early stages of pregnancy, which is exacerbating the situation. I often feel isolated and alone because of it, and sometimes harbour resentful feelings. My coping strategies involve music, writing, surfing, football, and remembering the many things that I love about my partner. You can't have one side without the other, and nobody, myself included, is perfect. My partner suffers from Panic Attacks, and is in the early stages of pregnancy, which is exacerbating the situation. I often feel isolated and alone because of it, and sometimes harbour resentful feelings. My coping strategies involve music, writing, surfing, football, and remembering the many things that I love about my partner. You can’t have one side without the other, and nobody, myself included, is perfect.

]]> By: Bee http://anxietypanichealth.com/2008/07/30/how-to-take-care-of-yourself-when-your-partner-has-an-anxiety-disorder/comment-page-1/#comment-8657 Bee Sun, 14 Feb 2010 13:43:05 +0000 http://anxietypanichealth.com/?p=166#comment-8657 I can definetly tell people that the first step to helping your partners is for them to help themselves, through counselling, if they know why they are anxious, they can start to sort out their issues,unfortunately I had to give my partner an ultimatum before he realised how bad he really was, denial is a terrible thing, and its not fair on you. Please look after yourself , go out, make friends, have a laugh, you are allowed to , this will make you a happier healthier person for your partner. If any one has more information please let me know. I can definetly tell people that the first step to helping your partners is for them to help themselves, through counselling, if they know why they are anxious, they can start to sort out their issues,unfortunately I had to give my partner an ultimatum before he realised how bad he really was, denial is a terrible thing, and its not fair on you. Please look after yourself , go out, make friends, have a laugh, you are allowed to , this will make you a happier healthier person for your partner. If any one has more information please let me know.

]]> By: Bee http://anxietypanichealth.com/2008/07/30/how-to-take-care-of-yourself-when-your-partner-has-an-anxiety-disorder/comment-page-1/#comment-8656 Bee Sun, 14 Feb 2010 13:36:43 +0000 http://anxietypanichealth.com/?p=166#comment-8656 My partner also suffers from anxiety , if any one who has experienced anxiety please help me find a way to help my partner, Is it best to leave them alone ,or am I making it worse. My partner had an attack resently he asked me not to leave the room but not to talk to him, Oh I feel so helpless. My partner also suffers from anxiety , if any one who has experienced anxiety please help me find a way to help my partner, Is it best to leave them alone ,or am I making it worse. My partner had an attack resently he asked me not to leave the room but not to talk to him, Oh I feel so helpless.

]]> By: Carl Foster http://anxietypanichealth.com/2008/07/30/how-to-take-care-of-yourself-when-your-partner-has-an-anxiety-disorder/comment-page-1/#comment-8269 Carl Foster Tue, 22 Dec 2009 23:18:06 +0000 http://anxietypanichealth.com/?p=166#comment-8269 Hi I'm in a relationship with a suspected OCD sufferer and I'm finding it really stressfull and need help and advice, I love my partner but cant cope with the arguments and paranoyia, please help what can I do? Regards Carl Foster Hi I’m in a relationship with a suspected OCD sufferer and I’m finding it really stressfull and need help and advice, I love my partner but cant cope with the arguments and paranoyia,

please help what can I do?

Regards
Carl Foster

]]> By: Claire http://anxietypanichealth.com/2008/07/30/how-to-take-care-of-yourself-when-your-partner-has-an-anxiety-disorder/comment-page-1/#comment-6995 Claire Sun, 06 Sep 2009 12:35:55 +0000 http://anxietypanichealth.com/?p=166#comment-6995 My husband clearly suffers from GAD and depression and has done so ever since i've known him (13 years) however refuses to seek help and often denies that he has this condition at all. I My husband clearly suffers from GAD and depression and has done so ever since i’ve known him (13 years) however refuses to seek help and often denies that he has this condition at all. I

]]> By: paula http://anxietypanichealth.com/2008/07/30/how-to-take-care-of-yourself-when-your-partner-has-an-anxiety-disorder/comment-page-1/#comment-6813 paula Mon, 27 Jul 2009 19:22:21 +0000 http://anxietypanichealth.com/?p=166#comment-6813 hi, i have a boyfriend who's suffered from GAD for a long time, but was only diagnosed recently, it explained a lot about his behaviour towards me at times which can be quite hostile for no reason whatsoever. i guess i thought in knowing it would bring us closer but its only torn us apart more because he refuses to get treatment which has caused more strain for us. i wish there was a way to try and convince him to get help without having to resort to an ultimatum. hi, i have a boyfriend who’s suffered from GAD for a long time, but was only diagnosed recently, it explained a lot about his behaviour towards me at times which can be quite hostile for no reason whatsoever. i guess i thought in knowing it would bring us closer but its only torn us apart more because he refuses to get treatment which has caused more strain for us. i wish there was a way to try and convince him to get help without having to resort to an ultimatum.

]]> By: Derya http://anxietypanichealth.com/2008/07/30/how-to-take-care-of-yourself-when-your-partner-has-an-anxiety-disorder/comment-page-1/#comment-5917 Derya Tue, 07 Apr 2009 14:45:49 +0000 http://anxietypanichealth.com/?p=166#comment-5917 thank you for this page. my spouse has been suffering with GAD for years and has finally started getting some help. it has been extremely difficult on me as well, and i feel so many horrible feelings that i dont know how to deal with sometimes. i'm hoping i can find a support group. thank you for this page. my spouse has been suffering with GAD for years and has finally started getting some help. it has been extremely difficult on me as well, and i feel so many horrible feelings that i dont know how to deal with sometimes. i’m hoping i can find a support group.

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