Girlfriend with anxiety

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Hi,

My GF was recently diagnosed with severe anxiety. It have been really difficult to handle as she can get really mean and push me away often. when she is fine she always says sorry and it all seems to be ok. I know or think to know that it is very hard to deal with the every day. Has anyone have any advise on how to deal with all this? I do care very much for her, but it is becoming really hard as she gets meaner by the day.

Thanks

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    Hi you are a good boyfriend reaching out for help it's obvious you care deeply for her.l suffer from anxiety l have also cared for someone with anxiety and l have experience on both sides and neither is easy to deal with.I hope your girlfriend is getting treatment for anxiety if not encourage her to seek help.The best would be therapy and perhaps medication.Try not to push her too hard to do things just take it easy and do things that you both can enjoy.Also don't allow her to isolate herself as that is the worst thing she could do.Talk to her about her fears and see how you can help her overcome them.As for her temper that is caused by frustration and fear try to talk to her about that as well and ask her to talk to you rather than snapping at you.Just be honest and open with her and hopefully things will settle down a bit.

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    Comprehend her it's her Anxiety causing her to be frustrated and mean. It's not you! If she's not getting help try to tell her too do so. Therapy along with medication can help. Meditate, exercise, deep breathing, distraction. This can take a toll on you too. I know because I was like your gf too. I would be mean with my mom and I just wanted to be left alone. I was also frustrated because of my anxiety. I should have just left to my room instead I took it out on the wrong people. No one should let frustration get the best of them. Sometimes you end up hurt!ng those who don't deserve it and who you love very much. But sometimes its very difficult to not let frustration get too you. So I feel for both of you. I'm sorry she's making you feel bad and I'm sad she's being mean. This means her Anxiety is affecting her. She needs help. If you notice she's in a bad mood try to give her some space. I would say try to ignore..but I don't think that would work. Let her know her words do affect you. She needs to understand her words are pushing you away. Good luck👍Hope she changes.💖💖

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    Hi there,

    Anxiety and or depression can take a toll not only of the person, but also their love ones. You will need to understand that she is suffering and it's not against you when she gets mean and push you away. Be patient and encourage her to get help. Education, therapy and medication can make a world of a difference. Best wishes to you!

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    Thanks to all for the advise. 

    Well, things turned out for the worst, she did get meaner and I couldn't handle it. I did lashed out at her too. I did ask her many times to stop bein mean and that she was hurting me. I read meany articles on how to deal with a person with anxiety and tried very hard. Thing is, our relationship is not easy, but i did try I learned and pulled her back many times when she was spiralling, I was also patient and in general tried my best. I am not a professional so I know I didn't do great sometimes. 

    Anyway, I did lashed out and said mean things to her. Now she hates me! Unfair I think as I did put up with a lot and was always there for her after every incident, no matter how bad it was. 

    This is really hard, dealing with someone with anxiety it is really hard. 

    I just want to say sorry to her but somehow I think she should realised that it wasn't my intention to hurt, one can only take so much sometimes. 

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      So sorry to hear that, but sometimes its best to move on. Good luck to you in the future.
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      Sorry to hear that. It is great you informed yourself & tried to help her - but it is her issue she has to take control of, you can't solve that for her - you can only support & encourage her, but she needs to take responsibilty herself. I think one only can take so much, don't worry too much about you lashing out at her too, maybe it made her realise something...even if not, she can't see you as a punching bag & expect no reaction in the end. You are only human, you have feelings too & I am sure all the time she struggles already effect you as well. If she is truely sorry for being mean to you she should take action to change things & not always say sorry but do it again. I know how it can be, I know it can be hard to control yourself at times & then you just throw it at the person closest to you or be an arse (that feels really s****y too) - but one has to learn to keep onself in check there, despite the issues. If you can talk openly, just do & explain - maybe you can find ways for her to get better, but that is her job in the end. I am not sure in how far she understands that yet but I hope she can manage to turn things around. I wish you all the best. Let us know how things are going. wink

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      Hi, 

      well she apologised but things are the same. I really cannot do it anymore. is like you say, one can only take so much.

       

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