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30-12-13, 23:02
Hi just hoping for a little bit of sharing and advice from you guys.
I've never suffered anxiety but my partner recently had a meltdown and looked into it and feels this is what he has suffered from for a long time, just undiagnosed.
However, he is extremely self sufficient, and although initially decided he would seek help and counselling, he has now decided he can get through this on his own. This is a challenge for me as I feel counselling is a must.
I see that what he suffers is really only mild anxiety and don't feel he needs to be medicated. But I don't know how to convince him to see someone to talk to. When I suggest anything he just shuts down. He originally cut me out of his life for a while, needing space, and has gradually let me back in. I don't want to mess up or stress him out.
I don't know what to do but it's taking it's toll on me. I decided I am committed to him and will stand by him and see this through so that's what I'm going to do.
I've never suffered anxiety but my partner recently had a meltdown and looked into it and feels this is what he has suffered from for a long time, just undiagnosed.
However, he is extremely self sufficient, and although initially decided he would seek help and counselling, he has now decided he can get through this on his own. This is a challenge for me as I feel counselling is a must.
I see that what he suffers is really only mild anxiety and don't feel he needs to be medicated. But I don't know how to convince him to see someone to talk to. When I suggest anything he just shuts down. He originally cut me out of his life for a while, needing space, and has gradually let me back in. I don't want to mess up or stress him out.
I don't know what to do but it's taking it's toll on me. I decided I am committed to him and will stand by him and see this through so that's what I'm going to do.