Relationship anxiety
When doubt and uncertainty won't go away...
Not all relationships bring comfort. Sometimes, instead of feeling safe, loved, or certain, you feel:
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Unsettled—but don’t know why.
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Nervous or tense around your partner.
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Unsure whether the problem is you or the relationship.
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You’re waiting for something to go wrong.
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Conflicted between love and doubt.
That is how relationship anxiety starts—a pattern of fear, stress or uncertainty that makes it hard to trust your partner and build deeper relationship roots.​​​
What is relationship anxiety disorder?
We all have relationship anxiety, Relationship anxiety is having any relationship worry or concern - we all worry sometimes. It is important to notice when the anxiety is becoming constant.
Relationship anxiety disorder is a persistent worry, doubt, or fear about a relationship that doesn’t go away—even when things seem “fine.”
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What this can look like:
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You analyze your partner’s behavior, looking for signs they’re unhappy.
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You feel clingy or overly dependent, needing reassurance constantly.
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You have physical symptoms—maybe a tight chest, nausea and brain fog—when thinking about the relationship.
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Your confused and can't think. You struggle making a decision,
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Your mind is overly busy: “Am I being too much?” “What if they leave?” “Should I stay?”
How relationship anxiety can affect mental health
Relationship anxiety is easy to overlook. Be careful that you do pay attention to your own self care as relationship anxiety be affecting your own mental health—and hurting others around us.
Has your own mental health got worse recently?
These health issues are often by triggered by relationship anxiety:
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Panic Attacks - Sudden, intense fear episodes with overwhelming physical symptoms.
Anxiety Disorders and (GAD) - Persistent worry spilling into all areas of your life.
Depression & Fatigue - Emotional exhaustion from constant relationship stress.
Narcissistic Trauma - Chronic self-doubt caused by gaslighting and emotional manipulation.
Emotional Eating Turning to food to cope with anxiety, overwhelm or stress.
What causes your relationship anxiety?
How social media impacts relationship anxiety
Interested to know If relationship anxiety is increasing? Are we becoming more emotionally intelligent? Find out more about relationship anxiety facts & trends...
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CBT is the best therapy for relationship anxiety
CBT has not traditionally been used for relationship therapy. However, it is now highly regarded in the field and seen as one of the most effective therapies for healing all anxiety including relationship anxiety.
It is so impactful for clients as:
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It gives swift results—no need for years of expensive therapy.
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It does not require deep dives into the past—healing happens in the present moment.
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It gives you the tools to reduce emotional overwhelm.
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It encourages you to experiment with more helpful thoughts and behaviours
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If you want to explore if CBT could work for you, I can also give you a free anxiety assessment. Even if you don't proceed with therapy, many find this useful and reassuring​​.
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My relationship anxiety tool kit
Your healing journey is important. It is important to find the tools and techniques that help you stay calm, focused and emotionally strong. My relationship anxiety tool kit includes a free hypnosis audio - the Sea of Serenity: find peace within the storm​
Why not try out them out?
The Decision
Compass
Sea of Serenity
Hypnosis
3-Minute Reality
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