Most of the time, you can't tell, but there is a battle going on in my brain. Everything is too perfect, and it won't be long before something will go wrong and crumble. This is irrational, I know, but I can't help it. My brain is telling me to freak out when there is nothing to be freaked out about.
Regardless, you are there for me. You help me to recenter myself and you still don't think I'm crazy even if I might feel like I am. You accept me for who I am even if I do get really anxious over nothing. You are constantly patient with me and never get upset when I get anxious. My anxiety has actually gotten better because you're in my life now.
I can tell you from experience that loving me when I'm an anxious mess isn't the funnest thing in the world. But you have helped so much and you have no idea how much you have impacted me. Most days are good because of you. I feel like anything that I'm feeling can be remedied by just talking it through with you, no matter how crazy it may sound. Anxiety is a real thing that I would never wish upon my worst enemy. It's that little voice in the back of your head that thinks that something is wrong when everything is fine. It is the storm in the silence that only you can experience.
My advice is to be patient with your significant other if they are dealing with anxiety. I have never been in a relationship with someone with anxiety, but I bet it can be very wearing. Give the person space when he or she needs it. It might upset you at times but sometimes the best thing you can do is give him or her time to relax. That person could be experiencing sensory overload and the worst thing is someone trying to make it better. Space can be very valuable to a person with anxiety. Don't give up on that person. I know there are times when it would be easier to walk away and not have to deal with this in your relationship. Trust me. Your partner needs you, but you may just need to give the space he or she needs. This may not happen too often. For me, I don't mind having my significant other with me when I'm feeling overwhelmed. I like to have him there for support. But I am not like everyone else and some other people might need other things.
Everyone experiences anxiety differently. That is another factor to consider. I consider mine mild compared to some people that I've met who also battle anxiety. Mine just tends to creep up on me all at once and then I get super anxious. Most of my days are good days. Sometimes I can feel it starting and I can remove myself from the situation. Find out what makes your significant other feel better. Find out what can be a trigger for his or her anxiety. Your partner will really appreciate you for it. I know I do. The anxiety doesn't define who I or anyone else is.
