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

Start by sitting down with them in a comfortable environment, tell them you have been experiencing anxiety. I'm sure they will be super supportive!

Your parents love you and care for you, you should find a good time where there won’t be any distractions and you can have a meaningful conversation.

This can be a tricky question for pretty much everyone, especially depending on the parents. If your parents are typically accepting people, then you could typically ask if you could take a mental health screening at your next doctor visit (ask them, text them, write a letter, etc. Whatever you are most comfortable with). As hard as that can be, unfortunately, that isn't always the case. Some parents are not accepting or willing to listen, and some don't believe in mental health at all. You may have to open the conversation about stigmatism around topics and just casually ask about their opinion on mental health. Some doctors require a mental health screening (or offer), and you can just take that as honestly as possible and have doctors take it from there. If none of this works for you, resources like 7 cups of tea are wonderful to help you move forward on your adventure in life.

Parents chose to bring you into the world. If they chose this as a path (to have you) then they are more than willing to support you even at your worst. find a time that best suites you and your parents and explain to them as much, do not hold back what you think should be said and be open for their advice too. They may have experienced the same too. If you feel your parents are unapproachable, you can see a therapist and ask them to be there with you. I am sure they will either give you a listening ear and if you are not comfortable then they will agree to accompany you to the therapist, do not beat yourself for what you are experiencing

When is the best time to talk with your parents during the day where they will be most receptive to an active conversation? Also, consider if there are certain times of the day when they will not be receptive, or are already busy with work. When I need to talk with someone about a serious issue, I try to choose a time during the day when they can focus completely on our conversation. Focusing on their best time of day will allow for a fluid conversation. Sometimes I write down what I want to say before a conversation, or even have bullet points so I can express myself fluently.

I understand how you are feeling, maybe you could sit them down and explain to them how you've been feeling and tell them what they could do to help. They may not understand right away but give them time, help them understand. If you are afraid that they will judge you or brush your problems off, explain to them how important it is to you that you get the help you need. Don't be afraid to stick up for yourself. Mental health is just as important as physical health. Just because you can't see it with your eyes doesn't mean it's not there.

You can tell them you are dealing with stress over certain situations, as this is sometimes easier to convey than “anxiety.” Or, you can say that you generally haven’t felt very well and would like some form of mental health assistance. If you are close enough to your parents or trust them enough, you could also tell them straight-up: “I’ve been dealing with a lot of anxiety recently,” and you could provide reasons why you feel those ways if you feel comfortable with it. On the contrary, if your parents might have a bad reaction to finding out that you are struggling with mental health, you can try calling a hotline or reaching out to a trusted friend or other family member, even if this is just to vent a little and discuss what’s been worrying you. Similarly, sites like 7 Cups are a great way to anonymously discuss issues as well as find people who have dealt with the same or similar problems themselves :^)