Hubby depression and anxiety
How do I stop his anxiety making me feel anxious .
Yesterday was bad for him . And now I can't sleep ... I feel like death and can't seem to perk up .
Suggestions to help me deal with emotional toll his anxiety is taking on me.
Plus we have baby girl 11 months
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Therapy would be a good start for you. What happens to our partners affects us and if you aren't at your best then you can't help.
If he isn't in therapy then he should be the exercises I learnt were invaluable. I still suffer anxiety today but not as badly. Best wishes lots of ❤️ sent your way please know there is a solution out out there to help you just need to reach out.
Heres the key - you support him but you dont go down with the ship. So you steo in if he has to go or needs to be picked up or wants you with him before or after appointments or in the middle of the night. BUT youre not a doormat and you are looking after a baby and even with anxiety, he can respect that and take himself away and be grateful for what you're doing,
If he isnt and is putting it all on you running you around and affecting you, you are going down and you need to draw the lines, you can not fix him. Look after number one first or youll find yourself in an abusive relationship under the disguise of supporting him.