monsterskip
18-08-05, 23:18
Hi,
I came across this site as I am trying to help my boyfriend. We've been seeing each other on and off for almost a year. Before I met him he suffered two long periods of anxiery and was off long term sick. He was on medication which he weaned himself off after a couple of months of dating me.
Our relationship has been difficult as while I am extremely fond of him, his feelings towards me change from being head over heels in love. to wanting to split up with me and have no more contact. I believe his anxiety has been much of the cause of this unsettled behaviour. Lately he has opened up to me & tells me when he is feeling depressed or anxious. Often work is a trigger and has been the cause of a great deal of stress lately. I love him and want to support him as best as I can, but I am not always sure of the best way to handle the situation. Should I be there for him, or should I back off and give him space? Should I encourage him to go back to his GP or have more counselling?
Any advice gratefully received. Thanks for reading, H xx
I came across this site as I am trying to help my boyfriend. We've been seeing each other on and off for almost a year. Before I met him he suffered two long periods of anxiery and was off long term sick. He was on medication which he weaned himself off after a couple of months of dating me.
Our relationship has been difficult as while I am extremely fond of him, his feelings towards me change from being head over heels in love. to wanting to split up with me and have no more contact. I believe his anxiety has been much of the cause of this unsettled behaviour. Lately he has opened up to me & tells me when he is feeling depressed or anxious. Often work is a trigger and has been the cause of a great deal of stress lately. I love him and want to support him as best as I can, but I am not always sure of the best way to handle the situation. Should I be there for him, or should I back off and give him space? Should I encourage him to go back to his GP or have more counselling?
Any advice gratefully received. Thanks for reading, H xx