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Q: Anxiety And Future
asked by: Munoz1226 on January 6th, 2006
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I suffer from anxiety really bad and I have been in a relationship with my boyfriend for 9 years. We have a 5 eyar old daughter and I love him, but he has recently become addicted to drugs. His addcition makes my anxiety flare up and I am constantly worrying about him! I realize getting out is my best bet, but I am afraid! I have become co-dependent on this man and I also feel like when he isn't using drugs I feel safer with him because he knows all my issues with anxiety and fears and panic attacks!
I am afraid that if I can't get these panic attacks under control and my anxiety and fear issues that noone else will want to be with me. They will think I have too many problems and won't enjoy my company! If anyone has any advice, please let me know!!!
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Stevesy
replied on January 6th, 2006
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Wow that sounds like a really tough situation. I'm sorry that you and your daughter are both being subjected to his drug addiction, no one should ever have to deal with that.

I cannot offer much advice because I don't know the full situation here, but I do feel for you and I will be praying for you. One piece of advice that I have heard many times and would like to share with you is to never be ashamed of your anxiety. You are not alone, millions of people suffer from anxiety day in and day out just as you do, so do not think of yourself as some sort of outcast that could not find anyone else to love them. You're obviously a very caring person. If you're in a destructive relationship, and it sounds like you are, and you think that getting out would help your anxiety, you should do it. If there is anyone you can turn to that would make you feel safe, parents, friends, anyone, I would suggest doing that. It seems logical to me that if you can find a cause of your anxiety, you need to shut it off or control it, and this seems to be one way. Maybe try talking to him about it or finding some sort of counseling. If he loves you, he won't like the fact that something that he is doing is causing you so much pain, and if he doesn't care, then he is not worth it.

Good luck! I hope things get better for you soon.
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Munoz1226
replied on January 6th, 2006
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Thank You
Thank you very much for your supportive reply!
I have a lot of positive people to stand firmly behind me when I decide to take the leap of faith and leave. It is just so scary for me. I have grown so close to god in the last few months and I feel he is asking me to end this. I want god to be my main priority next to my child and I can't give him all of me without ending this first!
Thank you so much for your prayers! I truly appreciate you taking the time to read my post and reply!!!
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