I finally did it!

[DemureRose]

So I’m excited to say that I managed to talk to my mom about my anxiety! I have before but we didn’t really get into but today we did. And I found out that when I was younger my mom suffered from a milder case of anxiety and PTSD. She said she’d get names of therapist she found helpful. So hopefully I won’t have to do the search for the right person. She was just so understanding and not as judgements as I feared she would be. She’s also extremely understanding of my desire not to take a lot of meds and said she has a list of essential oils that could help calm my nerves at least. I’m just so happy that I left that conversation feeling relief instead of just defeat. Thank you to all of those who encouraged me to talk to my parents! You helped a bunch!!!

[kkat37]

Awesome news so happy to hear you have this support from your mom. Take care

[bonkers65]

I'm glad your mom was so understanding. My mom had anxiety and depression. Some sources say it's inherited and I believe that. My brother, my sister and a cousin all have suffered from it in different degrees.

[gerrerd]

Never be afraid to talk,. It will help you. It took me 46 years to speak about sexual abuse. It was a tremendous release. Don't bottle things up release them, it is very therapeutic. 😋

[Salforever]

So happy you found the courage despite feeling fear! You are so much stronger than you think you are! You are blessed to have parents that love you so much to help you with this!!!! Blessings and hugs to you. May you feel peace soon

[Hidden]

Congrats and awesome! It can be difficult to put yourself out there but it's amazing how many people (definitely our family) can understand because they're still dealing or have been there. I completely understand not wanting to use meds. I can say the aromatherapy is definitely soothing. I think I'm the only guy who comes to work smelling like I bathed in lavender. A few other non-medication based therapies to try (if you'd like) are meditation, mindfulness, bilateral stimulation, and acupuncture. All seem to help at least a little if not more.

Those tough conversations can be difficult to have, but I'm sure you must be feeling great having that off your chest. It's great that your mother took time to understand, relate, and work on a plan with you based on your preferences. You have a lot of good stuff going on in your corner. Good luck going forward and hope you're feeling much more at ease.