Anxiety

Hi guys, So my wife got mad at me today. She said all we ever talk about is my anxiety, and do not usually get to have regular conversations. Does anyone else have this problem with their wife/husband/partner? Right now my heart rate does feel comfortable, and readings to what I can view aren’t to my liking. My OCD had me doing a step just the right way type of thing, I was expecting a call from one of my bosses, and other than this have no idea what caused the anxiety. I seriously just give up anymore. I don’t feel strong enough anymore to go through my anxiety, OCD PTSD, and depression.

Username: 777Q777Q

Date posted: 49w ago

Personally I have learned over the years to say very little about my OCD & GAD to my spouse . For me there is a much better therapeutic value working out my issues through alternative methods instead .

Username: Perfect ImperfectionistPerfect Impe...

Date posted: 49w ago

@777Q That’s tough, I’m sorry! We are all not alone! ❤️

Username: Lost-Lost-

Date posted: 49w ago

Just please don’t think she doesn’t care about you if it’s becoming too much for her, and it doesn’t mean you’re too much either, it’s just overwhelming for everyone and it’s really tough, but yeah I recommend trying to balance the load with a specialist/ therapist and friends if you can. And also, if you can, try and find other things to talk about with your wife for both of you, it could be really helpful to sort of direct your attention elsewhere if possible. Either way, go easy on yourself, hope you feel better asap

Username: Perfect ImperfectionistPerfect Impe...

Date posted: 49w ago

@Lost- Thanks so much, my insurance is terrible and I cannot afford therapy. I was just feeling like I couldn’t breathe and had a panic attack but could breathe okay. Just really scared now and have anxiety. I swear! I need a break from feeling so bad! I feel crazy. I know I could change some things, but I sometimes get that can’t breathe feeling and it scares me. Either exercise or whatnot. I hate it! I need to do better for myself and her for sure.

Username: Lost-Lost-

Date posted: 49w ago

@Perfect Imperfectionist I’m really sorry to hear, it might feel like it will feel like this forever but it definitely won’t. Also with the hard to breathe feeling is that anxiety or something like asthma? If you are finding it difficult to breathe maybe try doing some less strenuous stuff like going for a stroll just to get some fresh air, movement, sunlight every day, I know it sounds like the trivial advice everyone gives but it does actually makes a huge difference. Hope you feel much better soon mate, take care. You got this.

Username: Ryan MullenRyan Mullen

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 49w ago

100% My wife loves the heck out of me but hates it when I talk about constant anxiety. Honestly I agree with her I would get frustrated if that is all she talked about. My suggestion is to pass the anxiety around to other people. Other people you trust. You can also do the online groups who talk about it.

Username: Perfect ImperfectionistPerfect Impe...

Date posted: 49w ago

@Ryan Mullen Thank you. This is about as close as I can get. I get anxiety talking in public too. I hate it!

Username: Abby :)Abby :)

Date posted: 49w ago

I’m sorry you’re going through this ❤️ Maybe check out YouTube videos on the International OCD Foundation’s YouTube page. They talk about OCD and family dynamics and everything else! The doctors and therapists that put out content on there are amazing and have helped me so much! :)

Username: Perfect ImperfectionistPerfect Impe...

Date posted: 49w ago

@Abby :) That’s a really good idea, thank you so much! ❤️ That’s good to hear! I’m glad they’ve helped you! Mental health should be more affordable and easier to access!

Username: Anxiousashley

Date posted: 5y ago

I had a major breakdown last night in front of my husband and he said that it’s fine but I know it’s frustrating for him bc I deal with relationship ocd. He told me he just wants me to be myself. Which isn’t so easy when u are so confused by all the contradicting thoughts and feelings in my head. I also felt REALLY intense pains in my chest today where my heart is. I’m really afraid that my anxiety will ultimately cause me a heart attack. I’m CONSTANTLY STRESSED and I’m afraid it’s actually killing me.?

Username: Romans510

Date posted: 3y ago

Idk how to word this, but how do you think of or interact with your partner without triggering obsessions? I feel like my anxiety is getting to a point where I’m just triggered by even the thought of him and it makes it difficult. Idk how to stop the cycle once it gets to this point and just wondered if it made sense to anybody else?

Relationship OCD

Username: Anxiousashley

Date posted: 2y ago

My husband basically told me that it’s not ok for me to talk about my anxiety or OCD every day.

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