Dos and Don'ts of Dating Somebody With Anxiety (Page 2)

[pavlove]

I feel like you're identifying too much with your anxiety, but this is a great take nontheless

[myTake Owner]

I definitely don't, most people don't know I have anxiety and I don't believe it defines me, but it is an inherent part of me. It's also important to keep in mind that the take is about anxiety and my experiences.

[pavlove]

Right, which is why I say it's a good take. But for your own sake, I would caution against identifying too much with being an anxious person. Anxiety can come and go at different points in a person's life. If you believe that it is a part of you, it will always affect you and you will never mentally be able to get any relief because even when it's not there, your mind will manifest it in order to keep up with your self concept.

[myTake Owner]

I never said I identified as an anxious person, I do experience anxiousness but I never tried to identify as such. Also, it will always affect me because it is a disorder without a cure. I don't think you have a firm grasp on anxiety disorders.

[myTake Owner]

Also it's the job of my therapist to tell me how to handle it, but thank you for your concern.

[Bubbletea89]

These kind of responses are most likely part of the reason why she wrote this article in the first place. Having a girlfriend with an anxiety disorder myself I don't think she is identifying too much with it. I feel like she has accepted that she has a disorder and is dealing with it and trying to help others deal with it.

[Suhmer]

This was actually helpful to know, thanks!

[ArtDent]

Are you high sensitive too?

[ArtDent]

Having dealt with women with general anxiety, I can say your tips are valid and useful

[Yeahno12]

Great take!