It can be really challenging but with my boyfriend he understands what it is that I'm going through and assures me that everything will be okay. I honestly feel like he's a saint because I have really bad days but he's proven to me he'll be there no matter what.

okay well i too have a an anxiety disorder and well i have the same issue and what i do is when i freak out he comforts me and he does the same and says he loves me and will always be there for me , i do believe him but since of my thoughts i doubt at times. i usually write stories or anything similar to that, listen to music, do yoga, or talk to him online or on the phone also i play video games , hang out with my friends. and your relationship didn't make turn. don't fear that. just ask him how he feels about everything and release your emotions. he is still with you because he cares about you and it shows if he always there to comfort you instead of leaving you alone. i hope this helps.

okay well i too have a an anxiety disorder and well i have the same issue and what i do is when i freak out he comforts me and he does the same and says he loves me and will always be there for me , i do believe him but since of my thoughts i doubt at times. i usually write stories or anything similar to that, listen to music, do yoga, or talk to him online or on the phone also i play video games , hang out with my friends. and your relationship didn't make turn. don't fear that. just ask him how he feels about everything and release your emotions. he is still with you because he cares about you and it shows if he always there to comfort you instead of leaving you alone. i hope this helps.

I had to get medical help to figure out all my issues. I would randomly snap and just freak out on my boyfriend. Unfortunately, it has gotten to him and now we both are battle inner demons. Life is really hard sometimes. But you have to think "do I love/like him enough that I don't want to lose him?" and then go from there. That is a pivotal point.

I don't have anxiety attacks so much as stress induced panic attacks. It's taken a real toll on my relationship and nearly caused the break-up since he doesn't understand me, you're lucky in that you lover seems to be a good support, I think the best thing to do right now is to ensure you tak the medication every day! If thats an issue, it's an easy one to solve, if you have to put up post it notes everywhere to remind you, thats what my friend had to do. If that helps then the next step is to possibly try to have a nice calm talk with him about it, about how your feel, and get him to sit ont he same level as you, that way you can try and move on together.

I used to have panic attacks because I was uncomfortable with the guy I was with. We sort of jumped into a relationship, and I hardly knew him or his friends. Eventually we broke up because we hardly saw each other (he lived in a different town, my parents didn't really know him, etc.), but we are friends now. All in all, the experience taught me that if should follow those instincts...
However, if you are diagnosed with this disorder, and your boyfriend is as sweet as he sounds, you should try to push those thoughts to the back of your mind. Bring yourself back down to earth. I find myself comforting my boyfriend over silly things a lot (he has manic depression, and panic attacks). But trust us; the things you freak out over are just that; silly. We are still with you for a reason.

Go to counseling. I loved my counseling sessions. I no longer have a great need for them personally, because I am able to examine situations and identify issues. I may again need them in the future, but I also may not. Therapy can help you get to the root of some of your issues. If you know what sets you off and why, you can help eradicate the root issue. Also, try to stop and think when you feel a panic attack coming on, if possible. If you can begin to understand what you saw/felt/did/ate and keep track of triggers/times/situations/etc., you might find a common pattern evolve.
Once you figure out what sets you off, try to react differently. Communicate what upsets you with those around you if possible. If you can't change your reaction, limit contact until you can build up a resistance or cut contact if necessary.

Does counseling really help? I have my first appointment with the UNI counselor soon... I knew deep down i suffer from stress and anxiety, scared, paranoid, crying, sometimes I can't leave my room.. is that normal? When I do.. sometimes i snap at my flat mates and this only makes me feel worse and i trap myself in my room again. There is so much negativity and i feel like everyone hates me because of it. I can't seem to start relationships either, guys just don't want me. Is there anyway of getting over this? Do I need to go to the doctors? Thanks

I'm not diagnosed because my parents already think I'm a bit crazy...don't want to give them another reason. My anxiety hasn't gotten really bad except for a few times in the past couple of years when things hard to deal with happened like a death. It doesn't really help I'm always stressing about something in my life. I'm too busy, and my parents, being asian, aren't the most laid back sometimes. My boyfriend of 1 1/2 yr now has always been understanding. I usually don't freak out on him a lot, but sometimes I do, I'm so glad he doesn't get mad it me. He has a lot of patience lol. Just hearing his voice calms me down usually or I just think about him, push away all the bad thoughts. He's my safety blanket :)

i've been diagnosed with depression and anxiety... the attacks n low moods aren't pretty and sometimes can last for weeks on end... i don't have anyone to rely on except myself. the question i pose to all u ladies, is why are u relying on ur boyfriend? yes, the support is great, n the feeling of having someone there to comfort u is fantastic... but i'm curious as to why u need to rely on ur boyfriends to pull u all through something that u can sometimes not control? the best solution i've found so far is to seek professional help through a psychiatrist or counsellor - they are the trained professionals who can help/assist to curb negative thinking and sometimes its a lot easier to talk with a complete stranger... n u know that its not going to effect the relationships around u.

I spent two years after my Dad died suffering from frequent and severe panic attacks. I'd get them on buses, in class, at home, everywhere! My hair started falling out and my weight plummeted and I struggled with schoolwork. With hindsight, I know it did affect relationships I had with people during that time but I wasn't very well-equipped to comprehend that or even to explain to others how I felt. I was too embarrassed though I realise now that it's nothing to be ashamed of. I dealt with it by writing poems, songs and streams of conciousness, just to get all my scary thoughts out of my head and I found that helped immensely.

I do still suffer from the occasional one but in my current relationship, I decided to really open up and lay it all on the table. I even had one in front of my boyfriend and he was so good. He held me tight until I calmed down and I've found with his support that I've been able to get better and I have less frequent periods of anxiety and depression. When he isn't around (we have a long-distance relationship) I look through old messages and emails which really boost my mood and put me to rights.

What works for you may be completely different but I hope I've helped. I wish you happiness and peace in the future.

I suffer from this also....and I have to strongly agree with the person above that reccomends you turn to professionals for help, and not to lean too much on your boyfriend. I have a boyfriend also, but went thru intensive counseling and medications also. When I'm feeling like I can't control myself, I go to my room or sit outside in a pretty spot and read or whatever and get my mind off of it, and get me away from someone I might be ugly or short with. He knows I'm going thru a hard time, and leaves me alone....but if I want, he rubs my back or just talks to me. But your health both mental and physical is your responsibility, not your boyfriend's. And yes, above all else, always be open and up front with anyone that you're serious with about it. There are very specific things that he can do to help you. Good luck and God Bless.