Weekly Prompt #10: Have you ever felt like your anxiety was misunderstood or dismissed by someone close to you?
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This week's prompt: Have you ever felt like your anxiety was misunderstood or dismissed by someone close to you? How did you handle that situation?
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My anxiety often got seen as bad behaviour when I was anxious and avoided things. They also wouldn't acknowledge I has and anxiety.
@AutiBoy I'm sorry to hear others did not acknowledge or understand your anxiety in the past. It must have felt invalidating and alone. Please know you're in a safe space here with us and are welcome to share any and all thoughts, emotions, and experiences as you feel comfortable to share. We are all here with you.
None close to me but I was fired from my first job because the boss didn't understand anything about the anxiety I sometimes felt while doing the job and would not accomodate. It was years ago, though.
I'm lucky in that most members of my immediate family understand anxiety disorders kind of run in the family, and are usually patient enough and understand what to do whenever I'm feeling extreme anxiety.
@cafedaydreams I'm sorry to hear about that difficult experience of being fired from your first job. It sounds like not being understood and accommodated for your anxiety was challenging. How did that make you feel at the time?
You mentioned that most of your immediate family understands anxiety disorders and is usually patient and knows how to support you when you're feeling extreme anxiety. It's helpful to have that understanding and support from loved ones who know what you are experiencing. You have also all of us here with you to listen to and to support.