I think that would be fantastic. I have come to realize, through having several very difficult relationships and starting a new one, that I have some real problems with them. And I don't want to anymore. I am ready and very badly wanting to work through it all, let the bad go, and no longer allow it to contribute to my feelings of depression and anxiety anymore. At twenty five, I have had enough. I had a great relationship with my dad so no Freudian crap for me. lol. As relationships, be they familial, plutonic, or romantic, are such an enormous part of our lives, I think this would be an incredible resource. Let's do it!! Good idea guys. be well.
i d'nt kno wat 2 do..... my b/f wrkz 1 job a week nd he says he c'nt spend momey on me b/c he needs things 4 himself which is true cuz his paretns d'nt give him money nd d'nt care bout him but den agen when do i come in? itz expensive 2 have a girlfriend 2
Posts: 2 | Location: Staten Island Ny but Reppin B.k. N.Y | Registered: March 04, 2007
Great points Sarah Anne- and the reverse is so true also. Our anxiety and depression can negatively contribute to the relationships we have and who we chose as a partner.I've done that in the past. A&D can also contribute to how we deal with family relationships - parents, siblings, children... Know what you mean about your dad - mine is an absolute sweetheart and I made poor choices in relationships years ago. All the negative thinking did that for me. I hit it lucky with my husband, in spite of me. A relationships forum sounds good and would be a great opportunity for emotional support.
Posts: 615 | Location: ny | Registered: December 26, 2006
I find my greatest source of anxiety are with the men in my life. I have had a lifetime of sexual abuse from parents strangers friends and have obsessive thoughts about the men in my life being not trust worthy,cheaters,liars,perverts. It is ruining my chances of a love I deserve. Although I have a hard time believing that. Iam attractive,smart,fun(when im not playing victum) I have just skimmed the program and find it hard to sustain the energry to keep working. Can anyone relate?
Posts: 3 | Location: Illinois | Registered: September 14, 2006
I had this suggestion a while back. I think it would help my wife to be able to relate to how the "normal" ha!ha! people interact with our special quirks.
You say: "I can't figure things out" God says: I will direct your steps (Proverbs 3:5-6)
Posts: 79 | Location: United States | Registered: April 14, 2005
Today is my first day here I just got my package yesterday. I'm a full time student with a full time job. I also have a girlfriend that I have been seeing for over a year and on top of all of this I have moved out of my parent’s house at the beginning of this school year. The stress of school and the anxiety that comes with responsibilities I have never had before is extremely overwhelming at times. I cannot and do not want stop doing any of these things that have given me independence but have also caused so much stress. There is, as I have begun to notice a lot of shame and guilt I feel when I perceive things are going south. Such as not getting my schoolwork done or not being able to spend enough time with my girlfriend. With these things school, work, girlfriend, bills and other pressures I worry, feel pressure to succeed and be the boyfriend that is always there, solid and strong to the point that I cannot focus or function on the task at hand. This is because I have so many things swirling around my head that I get stuck in limbo not accomplishing anything or feeling I am failing at school or work or I am some how destroying my relationship. I have learned or think that talking about this uncertainty to my girlfriend has become something I cannot do. If I do I begin to see failure in my relationship because I have shown my weakness to her too many times because of anxiety and stress has made me weak and undesirable to her. I keep feeling that talking about my problems is not good for us and I should shut my mouth or am I just thinking these things because I have never been too good at interacting with people and now that I have this wonderful person in my life I fear and think that it is only a matter of time before I lose her because I am.. I don’t even know any more, I guess weak and unable to see or feel the way I used to. So in short I hope this program will help me regain or be more confidant person and to see myself, as my girlfriend describes me, "as a great boyfriend" that is before my stress, anxiety and fear has stripped the fun out of life
Micron, I am a single woman and here's my advice for you. Open up to her. True, we want to see strength in a man but we also need to know that you are human with the same doubts and fears we have. Talking with her about this can only bring you closer together. If she runs away then it wasn't meant to be in the first place. Put you pride and fear aside and let her see the real you. You don't want a relationship built upon a facade. And she will probably think you are stronger for opening up and being willing to admit you need help. Good luck, I hope it works out for you.
he is very supportive about my gad. so are you in a relationship now? tell us your story 
people interact with our special quirks. 
