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

It is hard, I know.. Just be honest with them.

Send them helpful resources/links videos etc.. to help them understand) talk to them about brain chemical imbalances maybe even consider a therapist near your area they might have family session to help your family understand more clearly and the best of all to help you, yourself. best wishes, xx

It can be hard to talk to family and friends about anxiety. Some people do not understand what you're going through. By sitting with them and explaining what you're feeling and what is going on in your mind, it will help them understand a little bit better.

I have also had anxiety in my past and come to find that exercise can help with overthinking. I'm not saying that's what you "need" to do. Everyone is different

If you want to talk to them about it, that's all up to you and what you feel comfortable doing and saying. If you don't want to or think they won't understand, that's understandable but just know if you need someone to talk to, you have many people to go to. Anxiety is not easy understanding and knowing how to cope it into your daily life. Some moments it's small moments where you feel a little jittery and shaky, and other moments can make you feel like you're about to pass out and you need to be away from everyone all by yourself. If you're very concerned about it you can try going to a doctor about it and see if you want to go on medication for it, or try researching ways to do something about it naturally. It is completely up to you though whether you want others to know, some people think it helps them and doesn't bother them that much telling people they have anxiety in their life, and others are afraid to tell people and think they won't understand or don't want to somehow help. Just know, someone out there is there for you and will do everything they can to help you.

I talk to my friends and family about my anxiety usually face to face, and I will give them the context of my problem before I proceed so that they know what to expect and what they can do to help me. I never use mean language when I talk about my problem, but I will tell them how I feel and the possible reason why I feel that way. Sometimes, it is inevitable for me to cry after expressing all my feelings to my close friends, and they always give me a warm hug afterward to make me feel better.

I would pick my most trusted and most supportive family member or friend to talk about my anxiety. I would ask them for their available time and organise appropriate space to have the meeting with them. For example, a loud cafe would not be a great spot to talk about your feelings, an appropriate spot would be somewhere that you feel safe and comfortable. I also would tell them directly about the anxiety and that you need support. This helps avoid miscommunication and let them know that you are being serious. If you need to find professional help, you can also ask them if they can be with you and help you through it.