Is it normal for anxiety to ruin a relationship?

I just came down to the conclusion that the reason why my relationship with my bf is so toxic is because of my anxiety. My anxiety ruins everything. I knew it had to do with me but I couldn't pinpoint exactly what. But I just read an article called "9 ways your anxiety is ruining your relationship" and I thought, wow there's such a thing? and all the "ways" made sense. It's sad but it's true. My anxiety has made me look and feel insecure which as a result, has cost my relationship with this guy who Im really crazy about. He might be good for me, plus he makes me super happy, but my anxiety might not be good for our relationship, therefore, should I break up with him? I feel like its unfair to me to just let him go because of this issue of mine. So it can go both ways; my anxiety can kill the mood by not wanting to do particular activities together, therefore, it just spoils the fun. However, he could also get fed up with the way I am sometimes and be kinda demeaning which is of course no help at all for my anxiety. Besides this issue, I look at everything else thats been great between us and its cause I have no anxiety during those moments. But its something I can't control like I want to. I hate dealing with it and my relationship makes it worse. Again, I think its unfair to cut it off just cause of my issue but it could be for the better? I don't know what to do.

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  • riffraffy

    Yes you have anxiety, but have you ever given thought as to why?

    Anxiety is fear, and a product of low self esteem--self hate. You hate yourself because you don't do anything. Think of everything you create vs everything you consume. Create more, the love will come and the fear will dissappear.

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    • Yeah I agree. I have anxiety because of low self-esteem and not enough confidence. I'm in the middle of building that confidence back because I used to be really secure then i dont know what happened. I guess I grew up. But when you say create, you mean just don't pay attention to everything outside and instead create my own happiness? If so, yeah its not so easy when you have anxiety but that doesn't mean I haven't tried.

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      • riffraffy

        Creation things: writing, lifting weights, learning a skill, cooking and so on. They are the tougher things in your day but they will let you sleep easy at night knowing the day wasn't wasted.

        Self-esteem drops during teenaged years for everyone, but particularly girls. It's normal and hormonal. Just focus on creating and you'll pull through.

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        • Yeah I get you like a hobby. I'm also pursuing a few things right now and I am excited but at the same time, my anxiety does get in the way sometimes. I guess Ill just take one day at a time and continue to pursue these things. Im hoping it does make me gain confidence as I see it work in other people but I also hope my anxiety goes away. I know once I'm more confident, my anxiety should be less but I don't want to have it all.

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  • mysistersshadow

    Have you talked to a medical professional? There are meds that can do wonderful things for anxiety.

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  • RoseIsabella

    Why not seek professional help for your anxiety?

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