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How to snap out of this anxious anxiety

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photoframer · 05/02/2024 10:48

I'm a fairly new relationship (4 months) and guy I'm seeing is currently on his last week of a 4 week trip, it's been ok mostly but last 2 days my anxiety is through the roof and I find myself convinced that it's all over and analysing every message, the trip he's on has involved some big nights out/drinking etc which is fine and 90% of the time it's been great with regular contact, pictures etc and only a few times have I found I haven't really heard much from him one day (usually if it turns into s session)

Today for example I hadn't heard anything for 22 hours (unusual) so I messaged asking how he is, he replied saying he's good and it was a big night out last night. I responded with, ahh I did think you were on a big one when I tried to call last night and his response was

You ok 😘 xx

Nothing wrong with that I know that rationally but I really need to give my head a wobble and snap out of this, I'm just really struggling this week as it's the last few days of the holiday

OP posts:
AnEmbarrasmentofWitches · 05/02/2024 10:52

Yeah you need to stop. it sounds as though he has been pretty good and consistent with communication while he’s been away.

Do something to distract yourself, exercise is really good for relieving anxiety.

Give yourself a window of time to worry in (say 10 mins a day) and then do not allow yourself to ruminate. Just say in your head . NO. I have done my worrying today.

And then enjoy it when he is home 😁

samestyle · 05/02/2024 11:56

What are you anxious about? his safety, or that he might be cheating? Or lost interest? sounds like this guy likes going out on a big bender quite a lot, so that's the way he is, is that compatible for you?

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