It is not easy to live if anxiety is your constant companion. But it is no easier if your close one is an anxious person.
If the non-anxious partner behaves correctly, this will greatly help the anxious partner and positively affect the relationship.
But what does it mean – to behave correctly?
Let’s fantasize – what would an anxious person ask us to do for them?
○ Please be confident around me, but don’t blame me for overreacting. I need you to understand that I really can’t just choose to “snap out” of worrying.
○ Don’t think I’m useless, annoying, or weak – I’m not like that at all. Anxiety is my symptom, but it is not the entire me.
○ Try to be patient with me. I need time. When you support me and don’t get annoyed, I cope much better.
○ Do not tell me the phrases: “This is nothing, do not think about it!”, “Just stop it”, “Don’t worry!”, “Your thoughts and fears only attract trouble to yourself.” It doesn’t work and only makes it worse.
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○ Do not expect to convince me instantly. Please listen to my feelings and say that you understand that this bothers me, and then you can try to distract me with something.
○ Try to draw my attention to the positive aspects of this situation. And it will also be easier for me if you, together with me, consider various options for the development of events, even the most negative ones – this will help me prepare and calm down.
○ I understand that in your world everything looks different, but in mine the dangers are exaggerated and I try hard to cope with them.
○ When I am very anxious, ask me what I need now. Sometimes it is to be alone for a while, sometimes it is to talk, and sometimes I just need a warm hug.
○ Thank you for accepting me just the way I am.
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