As someone who has lived with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) for most of her life, I’ve learned how to manage my anxiety in many situations I encounter in my everyday life.
I know how to silently sit with my anxious thoughts during work meetings, I’ve learned how to calm my body when I meet someone new, and I have tons of coping skills I can use to manage my nighttime anxiety when it strikes around bedtime.
Despite all of this, there are still some moments when my anxiety strikes in a way that is difficult to manage — namely when I’m trying to “get it on” with my partner.
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