Hey, Im new, and help appreciated.

[MrGoodGuy87]

Hey guys, im new to this so here we go. I personally may have a small anxiety disorder but im not here for me. My girlfriend has GAD (General Anxiety Disorder), Depression, Panic Attacks, and pair that with her Asthma is not a good time for her. Shes the nicest person I know and I just want any tips on how I can help her through a panic attack or anxiety attack and just be there. Any help would be much appreciated and thank you so much in advance.

 

[Cuchculan]

Ask her the exact same questions. Different people like different things. Some like some space. Others might want to be held. Depends on the person. Never forces her to do anything. Always ask in advance is she up to doing certain things. Ask what triggers her anxiety. So you know in advance. Then maybe, what helps to calm her back down.

 

[Elm6789]

I think it's great that you are wanting to help and understand what she's going through! My husband doesn't understand anxiety so I get a lot of "just stop thinking about it" comments or "you're doing it yourself".
I would definitely check in with her and see what would work best for her. Sometimes just being in the same room helps. I know for me personally I need to sleep on the couch when I'm really anxious, I hate being in an enclosed room. Just being understanding and not taking things personally if she doesn't want to/feel up to doing something. Reassurance is another big thing. I think sometimes when you suffer from anxiety/panic attacks there is a fear that the ones closest to you are going to get annoyed or sick of dealing with it.

 

[MrGoodGuy87]

i finally did ask her about it and what I could do ans reassurance seems to be the thing to do cause she does feel like she is a bother to everyone around her so she tries to hide. I appreciate the responses. So far it's helping and I cant thank you all enough for the insight to this.