How do I talk to my family and friends about my anxiety?
kindEmbrace21
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Dec 13, 2015
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My friend had anxiety and she came to me for help on how to tell people and I said just sit down with her/him and ease them into it
Anonymous
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Dec 13, 2015
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It's always best to talk to your nearest, when you have the structure of support around you, you wonder why you didn't talk to those sooner.
Anonymous
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Dec 17, 2015
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Stay with the person and keep calm.Don't make assumptions about what the person needs,simple sentences.Be predictable.
DancingAlong
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Dec 17, 2015
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The best thing you can do is honestly explain what's happening. Sometimes people don't understand exactly what anxiety is. As honestly as you can explain your symptoms and what makes you anxious. Always remember to take care of yourself and put your safety first.
Anonymous
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Dec 19, 2015
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if you know that nothing will change or happen after you talk to them, then don't, not worth it. get a counselling from someone you trust, if you don't have anyone, please go see a doctor! Please!!
gracefulAngel96
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Dec 19, 2015
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Be as honest with them as you can. Let them know that you understand it's a confusing topic, and that you don't fully understand either. If you are aware, let them know the best way to speak to you during an anxiety attack.
Anonymous
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Dec 19, 2015
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you should think this through if your confident enough to tell them about what your going though. it helps you a little feel more relief than what you are feeling
Anonymous
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Dec 19, 2015
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Find someone who is close and honest to you, tell them u have some issues and u need someone to talk to about it and that u trust them, they will be happy that u do and they will ask you what's wrong and then you can talk.
peachicus
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Dec 20, 2015
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I know it may seem like a big thing to tell someone about how you feel but lots and lots of people suffer from anxiety so simply having a quite conversation with them and explaining how you feel is the easiest way forward they may suffer with anxiety too, don't be afraid to be open.
ImaginativeBond
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Dec 20, 2015
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You understand that honest is your way of life if you suffer from anxiety. Nerves are not persuaded.
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