How to cope with my anxiety for the next few weeks?

[Anonymous]

My boyfriend is busy studying for 2 very important tests that are 2 weeks away. In the meantime, I'm trying to control my anxiety and emotions. I miss him terribly. He's drastically reduced texting and other communication to the point of nonexistent the past week. Normally, I'd be thinking a relationship is about to end but logically I keep trying to remind myself, he's studying and his dad is probably breathing down his back too... his exams happen in 12 days.

How do I keep calm and composed? Is it better to give him space? Should I still text happy/positive things; even though he doesn't say much back? Even when I've flirted with him. How do I fight the feelings that he lost interest or doesn't love me; even though I KNOW he's just cramming mad?

[ohshee]

Just remind him how much you like them remember he has to take breaks to and have phone sex with him. role play with him to remind you how much you desire him both of those can be very hot and sexy and you're getting your message across. Remember it's a 50/50 relationship that he has to put his 50% into he will show you how much did he cares for you the times that he does take a break and he does call you or text you whatever you do don't dwell on things when you do talk to him don't be negative this is also a point in time where he gets to prove to you how much you love you too remember anxiety in a lot of different ways is a choice you either choose to let it in and that it takeover and guide you are you just accept what's going on be positive about it I know everything will work out the way it's supposed to work out

[MTC29]

No matter how high your level of anxiety might be, his is probably off the scale. In the days leading up to my taking Principles and Practice of Engineering Examination, which every engineer must pass to become licensed, I didn't even want to talk to my own mother.

An occasional once sentence text from you hoping things are going well will suffice, but don't tell him how lonely you are or how much you miss him because that will only make him feel guilty. Also, don't flirt with him! He will have far to much on his mind. Besides, when he doesn't flirt back (which he won't), you'll become upset with him... and for no good reason!

Give him space.

[nachosaresexy]

Has he replied at all to you lately? I think it's good if you send him an occasional message that shows you're thinking of him and supportive.

Maybe he'd be open to chatting towards the end of the day when he's done studying for the night and to help him unwind & relax his mind?

[Levin]

You should try and establish where these feelings derive from in your past. This feeling of abandonment or that someone will leave. It likely has some associated even that has hitherto coloured your outlook on relationships.

[Leavesbound]

Send him an occasional smiley face to let him know you are thinking about him but not more than three a day and nothing else for now. Your emotional sacrifice will have a positive impact on his future and possibly yours if he passes those tests.

[ArrowheadSW]

Definitely give him the space that he needs. Be as supportive as possible during the times that you actually do get to talk to him.

[Anonymous]

How long have you both been together now?