Is it normal to have anxiety attacks whenever i see my ex?

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Whenever I see him in the hallways (I try to avoid seeing him as much as possible), I get this horrible sinking feeling in my chest, and I start internally freaking out. It feels like I miss him, it's almost like a want, but at the same time, I feel angry and upset and lost. We had quite a history together. He verbally abused me, and he was manipulative and controlling of me. We both cheated and lied, and it was altogether a horrible relationship. I'm still not over him, and it's been a year since we ended it.

Anyways, when these anxiety attacks happen, I almost feel threatened, like I can't be in the same room with him at once. I'm not really sure what to make of all of this. Does anyone else have this?

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  • DubstepismyMJ
    10 years ago

    Yes im sure this happens to the best of us, it happens. When you see that person you re-live those painful memorys. Its normal to not want to be near him/her. You gotta forgive yourself and him and move on if you wanna heal. Easier said than done yes. You gotta realize it didnt work out (why? you dont like him controlling you, he verbally abuses you, both cheated, trust gone) do you really want to go back to this chaos?

    your ex sounds like an arsehole, but maybe you werent such a saint either. Words are just words, do you honestly believe in him more than yourself when he said bad things about you?you shouldnt, and remember were only human were not perfect, we may have some flaws and make mistakes but thats part of growing as a person mentally and physically and becoming the kind of person we want to be. so dont sell yourself short. It seems to me you guys are equally to blame, though i dont know your whole story.

    We all have bad relationships, and its not all bad, you can learn from it, be a better person from it, know the kind of relationship you want, the kind of person you want in your life.

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  • RoseIsabella
    10 years ago

    Running into an ex can be like seeing a ghost, no offense to ghosts.

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  • Johnnytherat
    10 years ago

    sounds like my favorite kinda relationship right there! without drama life wouldnt be exciting. i think you should shag his best friend

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