10 Things to remember when you date a woman with anxiety
Dating a woman with anxiety can lead to you feeling stressed and exhausted if you don’t understand that she might not be like your other girlfriends. You have to be more patient and put more thought into the relationship if you want it to be successful.
1) Their anxiety might overwhelm you
You need to learn how to help her through difficult moments otherwise you’re going to get frustrated and stressed out.
2) They get exhausted easily
It can be draining dealing with an issue like nervousness because of the emotional and physical toll it can take on them. This means they get exhausted faster than you do because they’re more alert and are dealing with it while trying to live a normal life.
3) They get overwhelmed
They can get overwhelmed easily so you need to watch their body language to see if they’re struggling. It might not seem like a big deal to you but it is to them so do what you can to get them out of that situation.
4) It’s not their fault
You need to remember that it’s not their fault and try not to get upset at them if they have an panic attack at a bad moment or on a regular basis. It’s not pleasant for them and they can’t control how they react to certain situations.
5) You need to be open and accepting
If you want them to trust you then you need to be open and accepting of them so they don’t try to hide what they’re going through. Let them know that their distress doesn’t bother you and that you love them just the way they are.
6) They’re not okay
Don’t ask them if they’re okay, especially when it’s obvious they’re not because it’s going to make them feel worse. Instead, be reassuring and tell them that it’s okay. If they have coping mechanisms then suggest they do them or follow their lead.
7) Talk to them about it
Talk to them about their unease and find out if there’s anything you can do to help them. Listen to them because they know what’s best for them and this will give you a better understanding of what they’re going through.
8) Stick with plans
A change of plans can be upsetting because they don’t have time to mentally prepare themselves. Try to keep arrangements and if they need to be changed then give them as much time as possible so your girlfriend can get used to it.
9) Find out if they have triggers
Nervousness can happen for no reason but some people have triggers that will set it off. Find out if she has any and remember what they are so you can help her avoid them. It could be places, actions or topics so keep track of them.
10) They need their space
sometimes they’ll need their space and will want to be left alone. Don’t take this personally because it’s not about you, they just need some peace and quiet so they can work on getting themselves back emotionally to a good place.
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