Stressed boyfriend makes me stressed
Im a girl and my current stress may just be from my time of the month but today my boyfriend got really stressed so while I was with him I was trying hard to comfort him and it seemed like none of my advice was working. I suggested to him later on via text that he see a professional because I'm not trained to give him good advice or know what's going on in his brain. I even suggested that I see one because I was such a mess after I got home. He said that we only need to comfort each other and I explained over and over that sometines professional help is the answer and eventually I told him that if I'm the only one whos helping him I'm gonna end up with serious problems. That convinced him to ask his mum for help but not to see a professional. He may not need to see one but after the stress I saw him go through today I think he still does. I have no idea what to do and I feel like I cant do this anymore but I love him so much and I know breaking up isn't the answer here because I see my future with him. I need help.
From what you wrote, I can see that you're a very caring person. 🌷
As you mentioned, your boyfriend was very stressed some time back and you weren't able to comfort him or give him proper advice. I hear you. I understand your concern and it's okay to not to be able to always comfort someone. (:
So you later told him to get professional help which he was reluctant to and he asked his mom for help instead. I can see where you're coming from. I get how stressed this has gotten you from what you wrote. I'll bet it's been very challenging to you. ):
As his stress is causing you stress, I'd suggest you to prioritize self-care .⚘
While it's great to seek professional help, since he'd not, if you still want to learn to comfort q stressed perosn, you can visit this link. 😊https://www.caba.org.uk/help-and-guides/information/7-ways-support-someone-who-stressed
Again, of you want to, you both can participate in mindfulness exercises here on 7cups! 😊https://www.7cups.com/exercises/mindfulness/?showlist=1
Feel free to reach out to me or any of other listeners around here if you need further support .
Sending you love 🌷