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How can I tell my parents that I'm experiencing anxiety?

Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Dec 28, 2015
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be straight up, honest, write it down on a piece of paper everything your feeling inside and hand it to them, if it helps leave the room while they read it
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Killer4Karra on Nov 24, 2015
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Just be open and honest with them. Sit down with them and tell them what's going on, and tell them that you want to keep communication lines open. They care about you and I'm sure will be supportive of you and help you get the help you need.
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4thepeople20 on Feb 8, 2016
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Just tell them. Parents can seem kind of scary when you have something to talk to them about, but just letting them know will get you a long way.
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ChocolateOrange on Feb 22, 2016
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It depends on the individual situation, but I'd suggest: trying to find out how much they know about the subject-not their opinions but their knowledge having plenty of information on hand to show them prepare yourself for a potentially difficult conversation. Even the best of parents can become defensive about things like this because no matter their understanding of it, they will very likely blame themselves. Guilt can make a person irrational. Frustrating as it can be, you may have to reassure them a little as well as explain how they can help you. If you do have some form of help or reassurance in mind that you need, make it clear to them what you want. If you let them know you don't blame them for your anxiety and you'd like their help, it could be a bit smoother.
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NorthernLights30 on Jul 18, 2016
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You can approach them then they are not busy doing anything and tell them that you have been experiencing some anxiety lately.
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Anonymous on Feb 15, 2015
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Just tell them in the most precise way possible, maybe over dinner or at a time when they're not preoccupied. Try not to stall though. It'll be okay.
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Anonymous on Aug 18, 2015
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It shouldn't be difficult to tell your parents that you have anxiety. General anxiety is an ok thing to have, but if it's severe, you need to talk to someone. If you need to tell them, it's important to do so. Just come out with it, give it to them straight and say that you're experiencing it and you think that you can use some help.
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Anonymous on Nov 9, 2015
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Telling your parents about anxiety is difficulty but not for parents usually its the person with anxiety, deciding your going to tell your parents your anxiety is bad is hard and requires alot of confidence try saying... "hi mum/dad can I talk to you for a minute I need to tell you something" then explain that you have been feeling anxious and you could use some help.
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Anonymous on Nov 16, 2015
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Make sure your parents are in a good mood, and then start speaking about your anxiety, juss start telling u have something important to tell and continue
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Anonymous on Dec 19, 2017
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Go to them and tell them you have something important to talk about. They are there for you. Teach them as much about it as you can to give them a better understanding of what you’re going through
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