Why Does Dating Cause Anxiety?

Ask Audrey

Most people seem to date effortlessly, but not me. I often feel like I couldn't date to save my own life. Now, it's normal for dating to bring about anxiety, but not to the degree that I experience it. My anxiety with dating is so bad that I have never officially been in a relationship; I have avoided it like the plague. I know it has to do with me being sexually abused, for a lo long period of time, as a child. However, plenty sexual abuse survivors date and lead productive lives. I am productive in every other way except dating. I'm trying to remedy that, but the anxiety doesn't want to let me go. I thank you for listening. 1❤