Thanks for your reply Tam.
Oh dear ... I did not mean to imply that you were in any way responsible for your husbands condition! I do hope you did not think that. I meant that you likely feel responsible for ensuring his best care and his day to day safety. That is really hard for a loved one.
I'm glad you've been browsing the excellent resources on the website here.
And yes, totally right ... it is very emotionally draining to constantly be the strong one in any relationship or situation.
You have done well to learn as much as possible about anxiety and panic attacks. Knowing about it helps you to understand why he behaves the way he does and better enables you to help him.
It will also enable you to separate his illness and reactions, from the person himself. This is important, because there may be times that his mood, behaviour and reactions are not consistant with the person you know and love.
Living and caring for someone with an anxiety condition can result in you feeling very isolated. So please set aside some regular time each week to catch up with friends, family, workmates, etc. And maintain favourite passtimes, hobbies, sports, etc.
Amanda
