Telling parents

[Thatenglishgirl]

I really don't know how to tell my parents that I suffer from anxiety. I know they won't understand an they'll think I'm being stupid. Also, my best friend suffers from it so she'll think I'm copying her to get attention. I really don't know what to do.

[Yummimummi]

hi there :}

Can i ask how old you are?

I have a 15yr old daughter who suffers with anxiety due to her tourettes.

I would sit down with your mum and dad and just be honest with them. If you feel you can't talk to them then try writing a letter.

I don't know if you have been to the doctors yet,if you haven't i would go and get checked out.

Keep talking on here though,we will gladly help :}

xx

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I feel exactly the same way, I feel as if my mum will just say I'm being stupid and should just stop worrying

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sorry that wasn't a helpful comment

[cazadoo]

Im 41 and couldnt talk to my dad about it but i did talk to my mum . I think the fear of what they might say will be worse than what they actually do and they will be sble to help you get treatment. I have 4 children and my eldest told me he is bi sexual recently it made no difference to me at all. Go for it !

[Glondon1]

I came out and told my mum I was suffering with anxiety and depression a few weeks ago. Just like you, I couldn’t bring myself to say it to her in person so I sent a long whatsapp message to her while she was asleep and made my way to uni. It felt like a great weight off my shoulders by being able to share it. You have nothing to lose so give it a try x