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Dealing With Dating
Anxiety
By: John Morris
Life is stressful as it is and adding relationships to the mix can
play a very negative role on your anxiety levels, especially if you
already have a habit of developing panic-stricken attacks when it
comes to love and dating.
Over the last 10 years there have been progress in various therapies
to help relieve the burden of anxiety. It is best that you try to
avoid taking drugs to cope your dating anxiety.
Below are 4 ‘non-drug’ dating anxiety prevention tips:
1. Instead of hiding your nervousness, admit it to yourself and your
date. Often times what leads to a major anxiety attack spawns from
trying to keep your initial nervousness covered up. If your ‘special
someone’ comes into the room to see you then do not pretend your
anxiety isn’t there. Simply say “I am sorry if I appear nervous, but I
am very nervous right now”. Your date will appreciate the honestly and
by telling him/her you’ll feel a lot better.
2. If you had an anxious episode during a date then afterwards do not
beat yourself up worrying how you acted. It’s best just to give
yourself affirmations in a positive manner that helps you build
confidence and do better the next time around by taking control.
3. In order to calm down each time you have an anxiety attack, simply
walk away and breath. If you happen to be with your new girlfriend or
boyfriend then by following my previous tip on being honest with them
about your nervousness, and also let them know that you need a minute
alone, walk outside, and breath slowly until you regain composure.
Before you know it, this simple technique will calm you down every
time.
4. Pray… The power of prayer is amazing. Ask God for courage and
strength to help you overcome your anxiety.
About the author: John and Leanne Morris are christian dating and
relationship coaches. For more dating tips and advice check out:
http://www.Christian-Dating-Info.com
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