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Breezyrose93
Just Said Yes February 2024

How do i help my Fiancé with his anxiety? It's making him physically ill

Breezyrose93, on November 24, 2023 at 11:51 PM Posted in Family and Relationships 0 6
Here's the background. He had to ask his best man to step down. We talked about it a lot because he would come home from work upset ALL. THE. TIME. They have been friends for years before they worked together. This year he noticed best man kind of falling off the wagon. Coming to work hungover, coming to work late, leaving work early, picking fights... he eventually asked my Fiancé to carpool and he made it sound like this awesome thing and he'd save gas. It was NOT awesome. My Fiancé is a recovering addict, he's been sober for 9 years! He knew what was going on and started to feel uncomfortable with the whole idea.... then best man got fired. Didn't talk and wouldn't answer my Fiance's calls for 2 months! Then he called him and they were able to talk... things were fine until he had to tell best man he had to step down and why.... now "things aren't going to be the same between us", "I didn't know you guys had such golden standards", "I had stuff planned and my speech written", "so much for loyalty", "you really can't trust me?".... just making my babe feel awful... which he already felt awful to begin with. My Fiancé told him that he has other things he needs to focus on and he meant everything he said with love. It's been really bothering him and I just wish there was something I could do or say to help him get through this. I'm at a loss, I've never seen him so anxious before.

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Latest activity by Theresa, on December 3, 2023 at 10:57 AM
  • Michelle
    Rockstar December 2022
    Michelle Online ·
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    Has he met with a therapist? They can be very helpful
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  • Breezyrose93
    Just Said Yes February 2024
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    I've brought it up because I do go to therapy and it has helped me significantly. He sees the difference. I just wish he would try
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  • Michelle
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    Maybe have him go with you to a session and go from there. People can’t get help unless they decide to on their own
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  • Teresa
    Devoted May 2024
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    So sorry that your FH is having those problems. And I think he done the best thing when asking his friend to step down. If he's causing all those issues at work, then you guys don't need the drama on your big day.

    As Michelle stated, get him to go to one of your sessions with you that's if your therapist allows him to join you and see how it goes and maybe he will be a bit more comfortable in making an appointment for himself. Good luck to you both.

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  • R
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    You don't have to actually answer due to anonymity but, is he in AA?

    Being sober and being dry are two different things. If he is in AA, he should be speaking with his sponsor about this and hopefully working through it with them.

    If he is not in AA, you should highly encourage him to either attend meetings and/or see a therapist.

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  • T
    Expert May 2010
    Theresa ·
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    OP, I was just thinking the same as Rae. If he's not already attending AA, he should definitely start attending. They will give him some perspective and help him work through this. Sometimes "friends" can be our worst enemies, and strangers can tell us what we really need to hear.

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