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    I don't have anxiety

    I'm here because my boyfriend has anxiety, SAD, and panic attacks. He was diagnosed long before we met, and is on medical disability. He takes medication, goes to therapy regularly, and takes care of himself. He has a supportive family, many friends, and has an active social life (within his limits). His therapist refers to him as "high functioning".

    I'm here because I want to understand him and his condition better, so I can be as supportive and understanding as possible. He told me about his condition right away when we started dating, and instead of being scared away (like most women that he's dated), I decided to give him a chance. I could see that he was a great guy, and we were very compatible from the start.

    We started dating over the summer, before the gloomy days of winter and SAD, before the holiday anxiety/stress... and now we are having some relationship issues because of that. I love him, care about him, and want our relationship to work. I'm really trying. So here I am.

    Are there any good forums here or resources for spouses of those with anxiety disorders?

    Thanks in advance for your replies.

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    I don't know of any particular sites, but talking here or even reading here, might give you some insight about the struggles someone faces with SAD. I know I get depressed when winter starts. It's not so much a physical depression problem, but situational. It tends to remind me of things in my past. It can be very hard to get out of the depression.

    It sounds like you really love him and want to be patient. He's blessed to have someone like you in his life. I think it's awesome that you're willing to find out all that you can about his problems, so you can be supportive.

    I'm sure it's fine to ask people questions here to see how they feel or how they perceive others around them. I found that reading about the lives of others here on the forum has helped me understand my own problems and how I deal with struggles.

    Anyway, welcome to the forum and keep asking questions.
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    Welcome to the forum!!

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    Hi, LA2013!

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    hey there welcome, i'm glad your boyfriend has someone who's willing to be patient with him. i get panic attacks and rely on my boyfriend so much to help me through and out of them so if you anything like he is to me with your boyfriend and you keep on being understanding and unwavering patient then you truly will be a blessing to him hope you get the help you need from the website to help him

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    Hello, LA2013!

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