My relationship has given an anxiety relapse.

Mental health
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I'm so discouraged and stressed just when I was beginning to get better while taking sertaline but my relationship has triggered my anxiety. I had to end my relationship today I've known him since I was 19 but as of late he has been treating me like crap and he even ignored when I said I wanted to talk to him because I'm stress when he's the reason why I'm stressed. Everything went downhill after we had unprotected sex for the first time two weeks ever since then we have been arguing a lot, he knows what I've been through with my anxiety yet he still decided to disrespect me. Now I feel uneasy, I feel off balanced like I'm floating lightheaded, I feel doomed and sad. I hope I can get better. I'm also considering having my doctor up my dose of sertaline it was working well from weeks 2-4 I'm now on week 6 feeling back at square I feel like my boyfriend is the reason why. I had to leave him I don't need that toxic energy

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Square one

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So many typos *two weeks ago* I'm 28 now so we've been together on and off for 9 years

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Your sanity, good sense and self respect were the reasons you had to leave your boyfriend. It took courage and strength to walk away from this toxic relationship. So....I want to start by saying you should be very, very proud of yourself. It couldn't have been easy, Jen.

Do talk to your doctor about dosage, or even a different med. Has he cofirmed that you are experiencing general anxiety disorder? What is his attitude about your condition?

Every one here knows just how you feel and will do anything we can to support and encourage you, Honey. Hugs to you.

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Yes that's what I have been diagnosed with. Thank you for your words of encouragement

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You are very welcome, Jen. I'm sure you will be hearing from others. Are you in any therapy or counseling?

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Not at the moment. I did therapy for a year last year. Idk if I want to go to counseling I hate having to keep relieving things it often triggers my anxiety

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I get that, Hon. Do talk to your doctor about meds. Do you do any of the calm breathing techniques? You can find some on line. Controlled breathing helps a lot of here.

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Yea I've been practicing mindfulness breathing

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Hi Jen - I remember your last discussion.

I'm glad you found the courage to get rid of the boyfriend, darling. Well done.

I believe some therapy will help you - and possibly an increase in the sertraline.

VERY brave to put an end to that relationship. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX   Tess

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Some days I have to do it almost all day, and other days, not at all. I can say it works almost every time. The few times it doesn't, i waited too long to do it.

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Thanks Tess I think you're right.

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Yeah I know what you mean it takes a lot of practice

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Hi Jen,

Having an unsupportive partner wears you down.

Just as having support is a great thing.

There is someone out there for you somewhere.

Good luck on your journey xxx

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Thank you Peter