You can help them, and you can offer resources, but you can not cure his anxiety disorder. Any difficult symptoms or relapses are not your fault. Chronic anxiety changes the brain chemically and neurologically and this take time to heal. It is the responsibility of the individual to work with her doctor or psychologist and better herself. Living with or being friends with someone with anxiety disorders/problems can be taxing. Take plenty of time for yourself. You don’t have to feel guilty. Your needs also matter, and your emotional health is important. Give yourself alone time and be willing to set boundaries. Turn off your phone at a certain time every night, and don't take calls. Be available for two hours, but then go home to relax. It’s important to have your own friends and family to support you too. Having someone to talk to about to encourage you to be patient will prevent burnout and keep your stress levels at bay. Taking care of yourself and being in a state of well-being, puts you in the best position to help someone with anxiety problems. It can be helpful to turn to experts to learn more about anxiety disorders, mental health, and positive coping mechanisms both during crises and in the long term. A psychologist can help you deal with your own feelings about handling a person with anxiety as well as give you strategies for taking care of her. Anxiety disorders also affect caregivers’ health and relationship with the person suffering from the disorder.
تذكر أنك لست مسؤولا عن صحة أحد. أدِّ بنفسك منهجية الرعاية الشخصية. استخدم شبكة الدعم خاصتك. استشر الطبيب النفسي بصفة مستقلة إذا شعرت بأن الحمل يثقل على كاهليك.