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People with anxiety share a list of things they want their significant others to know.

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Things People With Anxiety Want Their Significant Others To Know

“It’s OK that you don’t understand why I’m not OK. Because I don’t either.”

“If I’m having a panic or anxiety attack, ask me what I need from you.”

“I know my anxiety is not always logical. I can’t just tell my brain to stop feeling anxious.”

“I need to know you have my back at every moment.”

“I still love you even when I can’t love myself.”

“I am not my anxiety.”

What would you add?

Originally published: June 2, 2017
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