Anxiety in relationships
So, I've been diagnosed with GAD and and adjustment disorder with elements of anxiety. As you can tell from the title, certain things in romantic relationships are consistent triggers.
For example, I'm talking to this girl now, and she is incredible. She's supportive, she's kind, she's caring, and (big plus) she's very pretty. My first thought was "She's way out of my league" which turned into "I'm not good enough for her" and "She couldn't want me."
This same girl is very involved (work, school, volunteering) and we don't get to talk frequently (some days not at all). When I have all this time without her I can't just sit and wait, and I text and text and text... I know that would drive anybody nuts, but I can't help myself. I'm terrified that I'm going to push her away, and I come full circle.
I'm curious about how you, my peers, experience anxiety in your relationships. I think it might help just knowing that I'm not alone here.
I havent had much relationship experience but I definitly felt anxiety when my parter like wants to wait for me to make a move, y'know? I can show affection but if theyre only accepting it with gratitude and never giving it back on their own it gives me anxiety thinking they don't really want to be in the relationship.
@bdeet
Hey! I completely understand how you are feeling. It's tough when you really have feelings for someone and anxiety gets in the way and makes you feel like you aren't good enough. I, myself, have dealt with a lot of anxiety in relationships and it is super tough! I know you can get through it, though! Sending lots of love and virtual hugs your way! 