Worsening anxiety over heartbreak

[MorningStar]

Hello everyone, I would like to share a difficult experience I am going through with you. I have general and social anxiety; engaging with potential partners is hard for me. Last year, however, I met someone who seemed very interested to know me but, after I showed my interest too, he just disappeared. It has been almost a year since then yet I still suffer with this heartbreak. I also believe my anxiety levels have become much worse, as a result.

 

[sydney1237]

I'm really sorry that happened! It can be very difficult to get over someone who you were attached to or really cared for, and I understand where you are coming from. I think you should first try to take time for yourself to heal. It's important to make sure you're happy and comfortable first, so try doing things that make you feel good. On the other hand, make an effort to get out a bit more and take your mind off your troubles. Meet with close friends and family, and maintain the social and familial bonds you already have, while maybe trying to make a few new ones. Only get back into dating when you feel ready to, and don't let anyone rush you into something you're not comfortable doing. Just take your time to find your happy place, and continue from there. I hope this helps you and that you feel a bit better soon!

 

[CarlosTL]

Hello everyone' date=' I would like to share a difficult experience I am going through with you. I have general and social anxiety; engaging with potential partners is hard for me. Last year, however, I met someone who seemed very interested to know me but, after I showed my interest too, he just disappeared. It has been almost a year since then yet I still suffer with this heartbreak. I also believe my anxiety levels have become much worse, as a result.[/quote']
Sorry to hear that. Heartbreaks, while undoubtedly hard, are not anything special either to you or in general. Tell yourself that it happened to the best of people; when you look at history most men/women regardless of their social stature or individual worth were at some point cheated, let-down or otherwise betrayed. It's not as unfair as it seems, relations come and go, don't blame yourself for it.


As arrogant and self-assured as most of us would like to persuade ourselves, we're really weak and fallible, it's normal to face these difficulties, time is the best healer