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Anxiety and New Relationships
I've had social anxieties for as long as I can remember; fear of paying for things in stores, ordering food in a restaurant, answering the door when somebody knocked, and my ex was less than supportive and always figured if he pushed me I'd just get better.Following a diagnosis of depression after the birth of my son, everything seemed to come to a head and I finally sought help. The strength I found caused me to leave an abusive relationship and carve out a new life for my son and I, with me being able to keep my anxious feelings under control.But now I'm with somebody new, and the anxieties seem to have come back tenfold. They manifest in a different way now, so I have no issues with strangers like before, but I'm worried all the while about everything, especially the new relationship.Much as I understand new relationships bring nerves and fears, considering the past I wonder how best to bring up those anxious feelings to my new boyfriend, as I fear he'll do as my ex did, or worse he'll just walk away.How have any of you handled introducing a non-physical disorder to somebody new? Did they understand? Did you need to do anything to help them do so?-
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