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Anxiety increasing, and over dating in particular

JungleGiantsSenior Contributor03 July 2023, 5:35 pm AEST

Anxiety increasing, and over dating in particular

Hi, got a question about anxiety, and if it suddenly increases for any one else after years of being stable / or changes.

I downloaded a dating app recently, after a few years of not using one. Before that, I did have a random issue of anxiety when being in a shopping centre.

This feeling has come back again, and especially when using the dating app. I feel physically sick, which has never happened before.

I have anxiety anyway, but usually with work.

The pandemic has probably something to do with this, and I also havent dated since 2020.

Its just a big reaction, I was wondering if others have felt like this, and what theyve done next.

My therapist has told me to notice if feelings of anxiety come back, and I will update them again.

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In response to: Anxiety increasing, and over dating in particular

hanamiSenior Contributor03 July 2023, 5:53 pm AEST

Re: Anxiety increasing, and over dating in particular

Hi @JungleGiants

Sorry to hear about your anxiety. I have anxiety and it can be tough. I find it can rear its ugly head at unexpected times. I'm not too bad these days but totally understand that you would have anxiety if you haven't dated since 2020. My anxiety was HORRID during that time. Every day I would panic that numbers were increasing, that my husband wouldn't be able to work, etc etc....you know the story. I think it's good you're aware of it and can perhaps talk with your therapist about some strategies you might use to support you.

PS. I love your username!

Take care and good on you for reaching out

Hanami

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