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Obsessive anxiety- advice and tips?
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So it's exam time for me, and I know that this causes stress for anyone, however this time is different for me.
I have been dating someone for two months or so, and for the past few weeks he's been showing signs of not wanting to see me anymore. I have been obsessing over it. I believe that I deserve better but for some reason I can't stop thinking about it and I constantly think how we don't comminicate as much as we used to, to the point where Im in tears telling myself to get angry not sad, as I know he's being a Jerk for leading me on. I can't seem to let go. I even realised that he's not a catch and that I wanted the idea of a relationship with him more than I actually wanted it, but I still couldn't stop obsessing!
I was wondering if people have strategies to cope with obsessive worries or anxiety that truly improves their thought process to a stronger and more positive one. I know I need to not sweat the small stuff but for some reason this particular circumstance has sent me in a state! Im having unreasonable anxiety and would like to learn strategies to get rid of the negative thoughts and not let people get to me so much
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hi Thatnurse, welcome here
Human relations are complex. Sometimes we enter a relationship and quickly fall in love. This other person is all of our dreams yet....he cant be every dream because he isnt acting in the same way. The perfect dream would have him reacting like you do to him, be suffering the same emotional pain as you are etc.
The best remedy of all is time. But time takes....time of course and that is something you cannot rush. That's the problem with it.
In the meantime what can you do? Firstly prioritise your daily life. Throw yourself into study harder, double your time burying your head into what will shape your future. And if this relationship isnt working out how it was expected- end it.
By ending it, there is a possibility he will be shocked and return to you quickly with the attitude that respects your needs. There is also the faint chance he has become complacent and less committed due to distractions.
Bury yourself into sports, hobbies and friends. Attend motivation lectures. Seek peace.within.
Inner peace might be a development that can assist. It did for me 27 years ago when a friend gave me a cassette (showing my age) of Prem Rawat. Its not religion.
Google "Youtube Prem Rawat Maharaji sunset" or perfect instrument. he has many more youtube videos that will shake you towards what is important about life and appreciation of what is around you. I still listen to him.
Strength to steer our own mind to what we want it to do is not easy. It really is a challenge. But the hardest challenge is one whereby you are decisive with what you know in your heart you must do. If it doesnt feel right it most likely isnt right for you then move on it- make the decision straight away. The sooner you commit yourself to that move the sooner you will move forward.
Hope that helps. Tony WK
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I can not describe how helpful this has been White Knight!
The sad thing is it wasn't really a relationship, but I do agree that things need to end. I think it's the disappointment that my expectations were not reached, rather than the actual thing ending, however I believe that I need to learn to find peace within myself and learn to love myself more, rather than putting everything I have into other people.
Thank-you for your help, and please be happy knowing you have made an extremely positive impact on my life.
Thatnurse
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