Anxiety and Panic
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Part 2: When is Divorce the Answer? Stories of Emotional and Physical Abuse, Narcissistic Personality Disorder Real Stories
By Anonymous Read Part 1 of “When is Divorce the Answer?” Here! This real author underwent emotional and physical abuse in her relationship. In Part 2 of the story, the author realizes that her spouse is physically abusive, and has been for some time. In Part 3 of the story, coming next week, her spouse is diagnosed with narcissistic personality disorder. Real stories about this disorder can be hard to read, but so important to share with others going through the same thing. Here is her story. Marriage Counseling, Emotional Abuse A couple of months after the therapy appointment, he suggested we go see the therapist he’d worked with after…
- Abuse, Anxiety and Panic, Arguing, Church of Jesus Christ of LDS, Dating, Divorce, Marrying Young, Mental Illness, Therapy
Part 1: When is Divorce the Answer? by Anonymous
A Story of Emotional Abuse in Marriage, Physical Abuse in Marriage, and Narcissistic Personality Disorder in Husband We talk a lot about working through problems and staying married here at Wives’ Tribe, but when is divorce the answer? Abuse is a reason to end a marriage, and so is a person who is not only imperfect but also immovable. A person who is treating you poorly and entirely unwilling to change may have problems that are beyond your control. Read on for a story about emotional abuse in marriage and how this anonymous writer dealt with their hurdles. After enduring physical abuse in marriage and narcissistic personality disorder in her…
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Marriage Ebbs and Flows: Becoming a Stay at Home Mom, Anxiety and Depression Effects on Marriage by Amanda
Amanda shares the marriage ebbs and flows she has experienced with her husband. Transitioning from full-time work to becoming a stay at home mom put her and her spouse on totally different schedules. After a job loss, both partners suffered from anxiety and depression. Effects on marriage caused by mental health can be detrimental, but Amanda was committed to working through the tough times with her great sense of humor intact! My husband and I have been married for 10 years. On paper our marriage might look like this: 2 houses, 3 kids, 4 colleges, 5 boats, 9 vehicles, 10 different employers, and a few four wheelers and jet skis.…
- Abuse, Anger or Temper, Anxiety and Panic, Considering Divorce, Family Dynamics, Marrying Young, Mental Illness
Revelations + Realizations: Learning Spouse after Marriage, Mental Health Disorders, Emotional and Verbal Abuse by Madi
I wish I could say that things immediately get better as my story progresses. I wish I could tell you that everything you’ve read this far is as bad as things got for me, but that’s not the case. I want it to be clear that I am not sharing these personal and difficult experiences to gain attention or pity, but rather, to empower others who are in similar situations to reach out for help and make a change. Too often, emotional and verbal abuse fall under the shadow of physical abuse. I have chosen to share these intimate details of my story to enlighten others of the dangers these overlooked…
- Anxiety and Panic, Church of Jesus Christ of LDS, Dating, Deciding to Marry, Identity, Marrying Young, Raising Children
Cutting Single Life Short: Mourning Single Life, Struggling with Marriage and Motherhood by Jessica
I was the typical girl at BYU who came, studied Elementary Education, and married a young RM at age 20. Except I had never wanted that. I wanted to travel the world, meet and date a lot of boys, graduate and use my degree, and live independently away from home for years before “settling down”. It’s hard for me to explain how hard this was for me. I grew up in Ohio. I didn’t date before I went to college. At all. I had been on two dates. One was actually with some guy I met while visiting Utah over the summer. And another was a guy from my stake that I…
- Anxiety and Panic, Considering Divorce, Dating, Dishonesty, Infidelity, Mental Illness, Therapy, Trust Issues
My Trauma Triggers || Recovering from Betrayal Trauma by Dani
Josh and I headed to St. George last week for a wedding I shot down that way. Since we didn’t have the kids, we extended our trip so we could start out our year with a peaceful, relaxing week of pretty much doing nothing. We visited Zion National Park, Snow Canyon, ate some good food, spent time in the hot tub, watched a lot of movies, did some Yoga, and had great conversations in the car. I also had a panic attack. Panic attacks, while not as scary to me as they used to be, well, they suck. The first one I ever had was one of the scariest hours…
- Anxiety and Panic, Church of Jesus Christ of LDS, Deciding to Marry, Marrying Young, Mental Illness, Therapy, Trust Issues
Sink or Swim Part 1: Anxiety and a Relationship, How do I Know if I Should Get Married? by Anonymous
How do I know if I should get married? Is it a feeling, is it trust, is it a risk? Knowing whether or not you should get married is very personal, but we recommend taking time to get to know your partner. See them when they’re angry, upset, frustrated, and stressed. Ask them every single question — nothing is off-limits. This author understands that anxiety and a relationship can make progression very difficult. Don’t hesitate to consult with people you trust, including loved ones, leaders, and therapists. Here is one woman’s story. I grew up a very happy person. I loved my family, loved my friends, loved what I did.…