How do I talk to my family and friends about my anxiety?

Find a friend with anxiety that helped me but sometimes you have no friends so you should talk to the closest person to you

Sometimes an analogy can really help when you need to explain a life situation to someone who might not understand. I use this spoon analogy: every day I start with a certain number of spoons. Each activity takes a spoon. For example, choosing to go to classes takes a spoon. When I run out of spoons for the day, I can't do anything else and must rest. When someone suffers from anxiety, we are hyper-aware of how many spoons are available, and are afraid to use them up. Try a simple story! :)

It depends on your closeness with them, your closest friend, closest family member that you think would really understand, cause most of them would think its a phase and you wouldnt want to feel bad for opening up to them about something like that

to family i can say it better to say in a apropriate tyming with gud behaviour and vith frends u can discuss it for furthr more advice so it can help

It's not the funnest subject in the world to talk about. When I was going to a competitive school in Boston, I felt the stress was wearing me down but that no one was there to listen. I felt like I was being annoying to my family, and I felt like I must be look pathetic to them. I don't really have an answer, but I understand it's very hard. Looking back though, my parents were behind me every step of the way. If I got the courage to call them even once or twice a week, I think it would've made a world of difference for my happiness.

I would ask them if they have some free time to hear me out as I am facing some difficulties in life that I need help with. And if they do, I will slowly tell them about my feelings and giving them permission to give me feedbacks or just hear me out.

If you are having anxiety, you should share it with people that you are close to. Just be honest and don't sugar coat what you say. They may be able to help you too, :)

Talk about it like you talk about illness because that's what it is, it's not your fault.

Talking to loved ones about your anxiety is a very touchy subject. While you might be afraid to bring it up, or even ashamed, you should never be afraid to let your loved ones know that you are struggling. Do your best to speak with them in a casual manner, if at all possible. Let them know that, sometimes, you have a hard time. Seek their support!

Talking about anxiety can be extremely hard but so much better when people know. Your friends and family will love you and they will only want to support you. What feels like a daunting task will be the best thing you would have done after. Find a moment where you can sit them down and explain how to are feeling and why. They will be there for you