Signs Your Anxiety Is Ruining Your Relationship

Generalized Anxiety Disorder or GAD is characterized by an excessive worry about a number of different things. Sometimes, our anxiety can be caused by an anxious attachment style as well. In this video, we want to talk about avoidance and dependence, and support for people with anxiety. Hope this video ends up helping someone. As always, the sources are further down.

Writer: Daila Ayala
Script editor: Vanessa Tao
Script manager: Kelly Soong
Animator: Lesly Drue

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[Psychgo]

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[cadette]

Can we take a moment to appreciate how life changing their tips are

[beatrushx]

My anxiety not only affected the relationship but the relationship also caused my anxiety to be more intense so after breaking up I felt somewhat better, I still have a lot to discover about myself and put work in to fix those issues the best I can. I hope whoever reads this you can overcome anxiety for yourself and for your loved one, take care of yourselves. 🤙

[SAMSAM-kcpj]

0:46 avoiding
1:39 dependence
3:09 how to help
Hope this helped have a blessed day ❤

[_levandre_]

I genuinely just broke down after this video because of how much I related to it

[mimi]

I have anxiety disorder and I know how it feels. I avoid talking with people as much as I can. I don't do meetings with my clients much, I basically text them. I always used to feel that people I love will leave me. I used to think my partner will cheat on me or just break my heart just like other people.

Luckily, he is very patient and understanding. He slowly tried to talk me through. His warm attitude toward me has encouraged me to slowly take steps and take control in life. Whenever I panic or worry, it's him I call or text and he will help me calm down. Sometimes, I do feel like I am wearing him down so I try to hold back. It's not easy to live with an anxious person tbh.

[ClumsyFaerie]

My boyfriend is suffering with anxiety and he’s started to avoid me, and it’s really hard as I’m not sure what I can do 🥺 I’m trying to give space but at the same time I’m scared that he’ll just never talk to me again (so making me anxious). He is seeing a therapist now which is great and I’m super proud of him for taking that step 😊

[FutureFendiFsnista]

Never has a psych2go video made me cry as much as this. This literally came at divine time. Thanks for giving a voice to those of us who are struggling. 💛

[shaniecelow]

Watching this video actually made me find out how deep my anxiety actually is. It's like my first time dating and I keep on overthinking everything. Like how they won't love me sooner or later, or how I love them more. knowing that I'm not the only one really helped. So, thank you for that.

[Aan]

Timestamps
1). Avoiding 0:46
2). Dependence 1:39
3). How to help 3:10

Hope this helps you.

[charlesharrison]

If you're watching this video and feeling like you're at the end of your rope, please know that you're not alone. It's okay to reach out for help, whether that's through therapy, medication, or just talking to a friend. It can be a long and difficult journey, but there is hope and healing on the other side. Thank you to the creator for sharing their story and shedding light on this important topic.

[Foxineory]

I related with this feeling-I suffer anxiety myself and I do feel like it does get in the way of daily life cuz I'm constantly worried or anxious about something, worried what others say about me and worried my worries or feelings don't matter to someone else or that they won't understand what I'm going through, etc.- I'm glad stuff like this Is being addressed for those who are also suffering from anxiety- it helps to know I'm not alone even when I do feel like I am.

[vividannt]

A traumatizing confrontation with my parents caused me to have extreme anxiety whenever I talk with them. It makes it hard for me to feel comfortable with them because of how awkward the confrontation was. Honestly, anxiety sucks. I just don't know how to get rid of it w/o my parents knowing I have these problems because I don't want them to think I'm crazy.

[hateyawilliams]

My husband just asked for divorce, and this was the first video I saw when opening YouTube, and guess what? This is exactly what happened in my relationship. Thank you for showing me where my anxiety I got in the way ❤

[hadasm]

You have no idea how much I needed this, I had never cried during one of your videos but this is exactly what I'm going through, thank you so much for your work. ❤

[ives]

“Anxiety is a thin stream of fear trickling through the mind. If encouraged, it cuts a channel into which all other thoughts are drained.” — Arthur Somers Roche

[trappart]

I want to thank everyone who stands behind production of this videos. In this case specifically the animator. Lately sometimes I can barely focus on the content, because animations are so relatable and funny. Thank you!

[TheAncientTale]

Yes, I can relate to these. I just hope my anxiety does not mess with my future relationships.

[badgerqueen]

My anxiety is making me overthink things a LOT, and I just feel really overwhelmed all of the time. I don’t know how to talk to or approach my partner with my issues, so this video helped a bunch! 😅❤ (Also I really like the videos you make! It really helps me re-adjust my life and recognize my problems!! ❤❤)

[UndercoverTherapist]

Dealing with people when you are suffering anxiety issues can be really frustrating. It can even add more to your anxiety, and this is something many people can relate to. I think it is best to seek help first before you go into a relationship if you have anxiety.