Meewah
09-07-13, 03:58
Hi All
I have suffered with Anxiety most of my adult life but had it to the point that it severely restricts my life since late 2006. My problem is I feel very isolated. Initially I involved my wife in how I was feeling, well I had to as she would have thought I was acting strange but I soon become paranoid that she would feel it was too much to deal with as we also have three children. So i learnt coping skills to keep my issues to myself. My problem is that I feel that not sharing my feelings with someone close to me is like living a lie. I do not want her to feel needs to find a more emotionally stronger partner. I feel like I am treading water at the moment and getting nowhere. The problem is that the longer I go without sharing my issues the harder it is to talk about them as I feel that she would be surprised that I am still suffering with anxiety and want out.
Not sure what to do. Do I continue to pretend all is well? I know it is an issue because my sister fell out with me as she thought I had issues with her but I confided in her and told her it was all anxiety that makes me withdrawn and she was not aware that I was still suffering with it.
Has anyone had a similar experience.?
I have suffered with Anxiety most of my adult life but had it to the point that it severely restricts my life since late 2006. My problem is I feel very isolated. Initially I involved my wife in how I was feeling, well I had to as she would have thought I was acting strange but I soon become paranoid that she would feel it was too much to deal with as we also have three children. So i learnt coping skills to keep my issues to myself. My problem is that I feel that not sharing my feelings with someone close to me is like living a lie. I do not want her to feel needs to find a more emotionally stronger partner. I feel like I am treading water at the moment and getting nowhere. The problem is that the longer I go without sharing my issues the harder it is to talk about them as I feel that she would be surprised that I am still suffering with anxiety and want out.
Not sure what to do. Do I continue to pretend all is well? I know it is an issue because my sister fell out with me as she thought I had issues with her but I confided in her and told her it was all anxiety that makes me withdrawn and she was not aware that I was still suffering with it.
Has anyone had a similar experience.?