What if people know that I'm struggling with anxiety?

I think that's the scariest part about anxiety itself-is the thought of other people around us "seeing through us" or knowing we're struggling. Maybe it's a pride issue, I don't know..but it's a lie. The more people who know about your struggle, the better because at the end of the day, we're all humans just trying to figure it out and find ways to deal with the hardships of life. We need each other! So reach out to someone you trust and let them know what you're dealing with. It's crucial that we share in each other's pain-it can be the start to healing!

It is okay for people to know that you struggle with something. If they know what you're going through, then they can do a better job of helping you. It's not your fault nor anyone else's that you have anxiety so do not be ashamed to tell someone.

there is nothing wrong with people knowing you are struggling with anxiety maybe if you reach out to them they may be able to help as well

They say that people cast judgement on you within the first six seconds they interact with you. So, needless to say, people are going to judge you regardless of your anxiety. As we move day-to-day in our lives, we need to keep in mind that all we can be is our best selves. Sure, you may have anxiety- but that doesn't define you. How you treat others, your level of compassion, helpfulness, and positivism that you bring to the world will always outshine what others may think is a "flaw."

Then they will just know. It's not as if you chose the struggle. If needed, try to explain to them what is going on and how it affects you.

People should be compassionate... which is a 50/50 proposition. Owning up to your anxiety and getting help for it is nothing to be ashamed of. It's also nobody's business if you don't want it to be shared

Some people might be empathic and understanding, they might suggest ways of managing anxiety. Others might not be so nice about it, even hurtful. You never know what you're going to get if you worry about what people think. It's a lot more important to figure out what you think about your struggle with anxiety. Come to terms with it yourself. Accept it. Love yourself, your anxiety and all. If you work toward center and balance about it, others won't be able to push you over.

Its a natural thing to have, more then half of people in the world deal with anxiety, if they give criticism well that shows they don't know what it's like.

This may be a better option then you think. Believe it or not you may have more support when people know, rather than struggling in silence.

People can know about it but the only one can do something for it, it's me. Friends and family, even a pet can be the best support but only that, support. We need to find by ourself the peace.