5 things to know about dating someone with anxiety

About Me:
Name: Jake Goodman
Degree: MD, MBA, PGY1 Psychiatry Resident

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[jeremykelly]

As someone who struggles everyday with anxiety, this is true. We may seem fine but inside we are hurting. Personally, I like talking about it when someone asks. It helps.

[dr.garyhatcher]

Anxiety is actually "painful." people experiencing it really suffer.

[CRICE]

I suffer from anxiety and depression and every day is a struggle. I hope to one day get better and be better so I can be a better mother, wife and daughter.

[marybrown]

Thank you for normalizing anxiety, that is can happen to anyone, and taking the stigma out of it for your profession.

[redwoodrebelgirl]

Agreed.

And, never make fun of our fears, please

[celia]

Thank you! You're a wise man. Those insights need to be posted in every emergency room and doctor's office. Two nurses actually snickered and laughed at me because I was crying while having a panic attack during my doctor appointment. Even the medical community is lacking in understanding and compassion for ppl with mental health issues.

[Rnclips]

I hope everyone feels better and happy.

[xll]

Thank you for spreading awareness it's real and I have to struggle with it.

[SuperBookMonkey]

The worst part about opening up to someone later after building a friendship is them shutting you out because they can’t handle you anymore. It’s been two years and I’m still reeling.

[erikhendrickson]

Thanks for all you do for people even in your spare time, doc!

[chasingthejackpots]

Thank you for helping us that suffer from anxiety in educating people. God bless you 🙏

[vashappenin]

And as someone who has anxiety which is really hard to deal with, having a partner who understands really helps.

[jordankelly]

Jake you are an inspiration. To all of us with a severe and enduring mental health condition. Keep it up!

[billycarroll]

YOU ROCK DOC.
You are making mental health cool. Many thanks from a sometimes anxious mess.

[mrkiddgaming]

Thanks for the tips, I just started dating someone with social anxiety.

[akingbadeoluwakemi]

You're bless beyond measure ❤️ this reasonate well

[iamurfather]

As someone with really high anxiety since l was like 5 those thing are true and it doesn't even have to be someone dating me but just a friend I wish would be like this

[danielsharp]

God is this true. Been single over 5 years because of ptsd and anxiety from losing my thumb and bone graft and several surgeries and working as a emt.

Now women that start to find intrest leave because they have trouble understanding that I cant do crowds or loud noises and struggle around power tools and so I avoid public settings which ends in arguments and getting left.. I'd love to have a woman beside me. A real partner that has my back like I would hers. But that is dying now.

[QwertyDragon]

We both have bad anxiety but we use each other as a cruch so it can help us

[sakoon]

Hey Dr Jake!
I have been following you for a long time now, and honestly you've motivated me so much to campaign for mental health.
I'm a second year medical student in India and I always wanted to stand up for this issue, as I myself suffer from it.
You've motivated me alot sir! You're doing a wonderful job. May god bless you.
I'd really like if you'd suggest how to advocate such topics at ground levels.
Thank you for inspiring me to stand up!