PinkPig
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Hi, Reverie. I'm sorry life is so stressful at the moment. You have had major life changes and routine changes. It's totally understandable that you would feel stressed out and panicky! I can relate to the work stress. Mine has been unrelenting, too. That, combined with some family/non-Blue stressors, has me feeling similarly panicky, stressed, and borderline depressed. Blue is in major NRE with his new ldr. It's been rough on my anxiety :/ He also had a recent local date....right around the time a major family crisis occurred (date was already planned. ) I seriously considered asking for a break from our relationship because I didn't wish to limit Blue, but likewise, the idea of adjusting to him dating someone local on top of the NRE from ldr, felt like too much to handle. The family crisis passed...kind of, the date fizzled, and Blue and I had some good discussions and did some things to alleviate some of my stress. I'm traveling with Blue to meet my new metamore, I started meditating again....life is feeling manageable again and I'm so thankful I didn't ask for a break.
I think you've received some great advice! I don't have a fourth option for you....I do think it can be reasonable to ask to close to new people. I'd just continue being as vulnerable and honest with Rider as you can be. He may have other options, or may be more than happy to close for a short time, until you adjust to your new normal. As for destressing, do you meditate? Ten minutes in the morning has done wonders for my anxiety and stress levels.
I think you've received some great advice! I don't have a fourth option for you....I do think it can be reasonable to ask to close to new people. I'd just continue being as vulnerable and honest with Rider as you can be. He may have other options, or may be more than happy to close for a short time, until you adjust to your new normal. As for destressing, do you meditate? Ten minutes in the morning has done wonders for my anxiety and stress levels.
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