Guy Shares What He's Learned From Having A Girlfriend With An Anxiety Disorder

There is an abundance of myths and miseducation when it comes to mental health disorders. Unless you have studied the topic or know someone with one of these illnesses knowing how to identify and understand people that suffer from them might be difficult. Recently someone took to Imgur to write out the things he’s learned about dealing with panic attacks and anxiety from dating his girlfriend, who experiences both. (Facebook cover image: Britt-knee | Cover image: Britt-knee)

Guy Dates A Girl Who Suffers From Anxiety And Panic Attacks, Writes 7 Tricks How To Deal With It

According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the U.S and highly treatable, yet only 36.9% of people suffering receive treatment. People who battle/ have loved ones who battle anxiety and depression are sharing their stories more, helping to educate others. Scroll down below to read what he’s learned and wants others to know.

Guy Dates A Girl Who Suffers From Anxiety And Panic Attacks, Writes 7 Tricks How To Deal With It

The online user later added that because each person is unique, they might have different calming strategies

Guy Dates A Girl Who Suffers From Anxiety And Panic Attacks, Writes 7 Tricks How To Deal With It

People appreciated his honesty and shared their own experiences along with strategies they had learned

Guy Dates A Girl Who Suffers From Anxiety And Panic Attacks, Writes 7 Tricks How To Deal With It

Greta is a Photo Editor-in-Chief at Bored Panda with a BA in Communication.In 2016, she graduated from Digital Advertising courses where she had an opportunity to meet and learn from industry professionals. In the same year, she started working at Bored Panda as a photo editor.Greta is a coffeeholic and cannot survive a day without 5 cups of coffee... and her cute, big-eared dog.Her biggest open secret: she is a gamer with a giant gaming backlog.

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Alexandru Bucur 5 years ago

Yup, 100% agree with this post. My girlfriend has anxiety attacks stemming from PTSD, and that that's exactly the way to deal with them. Luckily, she's been getting a lot better in the last few years, courtesy of her hard work with her therapist. But still, her brain will occasional just freak out, no matter how innocuous the setting., so it's a good idea as the to always be on your toes.

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diane a 5 years ago

The worst thing about panic attacks for me is the fear of having them in front of strangers.

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diane a 5 years ago

When you really need to go into a shop to buy a couple of essentials - and you walk past the window several times til you know there are no other customers in there before you dare go in. Because you you worry you may have an attack at the checkout and the less people around the safer you feel.

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- 5 years ago

I just had a panic attack yesterday where I threw up 10 - 15 times, went numb and half blind. It suck and it's amazing that there are such compassionate people that help others.

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Alexandru Bucur 5 years ago

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diane a 5 years ago

The worst thing about panic attacks for me is the fear of having them in front of strangers.

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diane a 5 years ago

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- 5 years ago

I just had a panic attack yesterday where I threw up 10 - 15 times, went numb and half blind. It suck and it's amazing that there are such compassionate people that help others.

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