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Posted 1/4/2013 9:53 AM (GMT 0)

Hi everyone,

When I was 17 I went through an abusive relationship with a guy who was 19. After 6 months for being beat and hurt I broke up with him. He is not hurting me anymore and the bruises and injuries have healed. but 2 years later now a freshman in college, I am still battling anxiety he caused. I am looking for any advice or tips that could help me.

Love and Peace,

Froggy42

Post Edited (Froggy42) : 1/4/2013 3:30:30 AM (GMT-7)

Posted 1/4/2013 5:00 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Froggy and welcome!

I am sorry to hear of the traumatic experience that you suffered, and the resulting anxiety that it has caused you.

I do commend you however on getting out of the relationship and moving on. Unfortunately, sometimes more help is needed in finding a complete healing from abuse, such as you experienced.

Have you considered therapy? If it is available to you, either through your insurance, or through your school system, then I would highly recommend looking into it. It can give you the support and tools that you need to move past this, and to help you have the strength and confidence that you need for the future.

If seeing someone is not an option, then there are quite few good self help options available. We have some great ideas in our Resource Guide (main page, 1st post) Take a look and see if you find anything that seems helpful to you.

I can also recommend some books, depending on the type of issues and anxiety you are dealing with...let me know.:)

We are a caring and supportive group here. Please continue to post with us if you find it helpful...we are glad that you have joined us.

Talk to you soon,

Scaredy Cat
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