I just entered into a new relationship with this guy. I really care about him already- we have many things in common, we're not moving too fast, and I don't want to screw this up. I have depression and I've read and can vouch that when people with depression enter into relationships, characterists of OCD manifest. In my case, I think about the person constantly- I'm not talking about in an, oh, you just really like that person- and I worry about them and overanalyze situations and it makes me feel like I become a completetly different person. It interferes with my work and my happiness and I really don't like it. Because I am aware that this happens every time I am in a relationship I feel like I really need help from a community of people so that I don't sabotage this. I just want to be cool with myself and in this relationship so I don't jeopardize it before it even has a chance to become something really great. I know that I love myself and I deserve to be loved but this whole problem is basically chemical and I know that I have the potential to control it and grow stronger and move forward but I need help.
Does anyone have any suggestions to quell thoughts and feelings of anxiety, panic, etc. so that I can just be normal and enjoy this relationship? This guy is really nice and I know he cares about me, too. I don't want to freak him out and drive him away.