How can I explain my anxiety disorders to my friends?
helpfulocean33
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Jun 6, 2015
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If your friends have absolutely no idea explaing to them the way you would explain it to a friend but if they get the outline tell them how it changes you
bunniesgomoo
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Jun 9, 2015
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I found that explaining my panic disorder and anxiety to my friends were both difficult and easy at the same time. It can be difficult to tell people that do not experience it as well; but explaining what anxiety is to them will make the process easier. I'm sure that your friends will support you regardless :)
RachxTheLight
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Jun 22, 2015
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One way to explain an anxiety disorder is to let them know that you do tend to get more nervous and anxious about situations versus the average person. So if they think that you over react to something, they will know that it is normal in your circumstances.
Anonymous
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Jun 29, 2015
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Sit them down and tell them you have something to say and I need your full attention, so please hear me out. This is how you would start explaining it
Anonymous
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Aug 25, 2015
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As simple as possible. Explain the issue in an impersonal way sometimes helps. And of course, let them know is not a fatal condition.
Prosh35
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Nov 17, 2015
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If your friends are supportive they will know. If they don't then make them understand. They will help you.
Anonymous
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Dec 21, 2015
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Talk to them when you are all relaxed and not busy with something else. It is likely that they will understand where you are coming from. Anxiety is a very common thing.
niamhXxxx
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Dec 29, 2015
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I personally had a friend who knew nothing about anxiety or mental health. So I drew her a sketch of what anxiety feels like. I drew myself and my friends, except they were all together having fun and I was stood alone in chains. We're still best friends to this day and she now understands me better than ever.
Lala42891
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Jan 4, 2016
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I say it's like bees buzzing by your head each with a irrational thought of what could go wrong or what you've done wrong. They come out of no where and buzz by your ear distracting you all the time and making it hard to do anything at all. To the point where you won't go outside or go anywhere where there might be bees.
sophhhiaaa0505
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Sep 26, 2016
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Only explain it to them in a way which your comfortable telling them. Don't feel obliged to tell them everything if its unnecessary, and make sure they are trustworthy and open-minded friends, because you deserve no less:)
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