Anxiety around family

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Every year I always get anxious when I know I’ll be around family mostly because they ask me questions about my life and I’m only 21 and haven’t done much year i just work and don’t know what I want to do for school and I feel like they all judge me. And that they think something is wrong with me..

I also just shut down I get so quiet and uncomfortable like I barely talk the whole time I’m around them I don’t feel like myself at all it’s like brain is so empty I have nothing to say to anyone I have to force myself to laugh sometimes and it’s like my brain is too slow to even make jokes

I hate it and every time all I think about is moving away and never going to another family event again.

I hate it so much like I am so grateful to have family, but I can’t ignore the way I feel when I’m around a bunch of people like I always just want to go home or run away and hide all night

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I’m sorry to hear that you’re feeling down. I hope that your family eases up on all the questions..... 21 is so young, you’re SUPPOSED to still be figuring out what you’d like to do. I certainly didn’t know then... and if i did, ( cant quite remember) i know i changed my mind a few times. 🤪 Sounds like THEY need to chill, not you. Family can be tricky... on one hand you love them and feel lucky to have them in your life... and on the other hand... they can be real difficult! Confusing, huh?! I hope you start to feel stronger around them. You certainly are not alone when it comes to family issues!! Good luck and know that we’re all here to support you.... someone is always available for a chat!! best wishes and peace to you! ✌️😎