Can an affair cause a lot of stress, triggering anxiety and depression?
April 27th, 2009 | by Michael |
Jonny M123 asked:
I have a friend who is involved with a married woman. He has never done this type of thing before and he is typically a very moral person. It seems to be triggering some anxiety and depression with him and he feels very guilty and ashamed. It’s making him really sad because everything is so hidden and wrong. He’s worried all the time. He used to have problems with anxiety and depression, but hasn’t in a few years. This situation seems to have affected him very badly, but he is still with her. Could this be considered situational stress and would go away if he stopped the relationship?
DUNCAN
I have a friend who is involved with a married woman. He has never done this type of thing before and he is typically a very moral person. It seems to be triggering some anxiety and depression with him and he feels very guilty and ashamed. It’s making him really sad because everything is so hidden and wrong. He’s worried all the time. He used to have problems with anxiety and depression, but hasn’t in a few years. This situation seems to have affected him very badly, but he is still with her. Could this be considered situational stress and would go away if he stopped the relationship?
DUNCAN
3 Responses to “Can an affair cause a lot of stress, triggering anxiety and depression?”
By Bird on Apr 28, 2009 | Reply
Yes, many people have anxiety brought on by guilt. It would probably not stop immediately, but once he forgives himself it should resolve itself.
By NG on Apr 30, 2009 | Reply
It won’t necessarily go away if he has a history with depression. However, it is a good place to start. If he is not willing to do it, than support and helping him deal with the anxiety and stress can relieve the pain he is in. Try this methods:
By ms. Iva R on May 3, 2009 | Reply
In most of the cases affair brings all these.
One of the reason is that-
in most cases either lady or Man choose a wrong partner.
or Any one of the partner want only time-pass / enjoy ***.
or One failed to get engaged with any other guys-
etc many reasong.
Best is to feel, share in any affair.