Wow

[Tiffanyy]

My mom just started yelling at me that she doesn't get how i say i have anxiety and that i need to get it together. She doesn't believe in the anxiety. And called me crazy. I'm like how can you say that when you have experienced anxiety yourself, was that not real? Omg i want to cry. I need to shower and get out of here.

[Hidden]

Your mother must be very ignorant then; anxiety is a serious issue that affects millions of people.

[Tiffanyy in reply to Hidden]

She was in a bad mood and attacked me because we were arguing about my brother.

[mittensque]

Look, my mother is the same. Not much we can do about it. They have never experienced that so they think we are overexaggerating. Also giving us very not-helpful advices such as ,,It's all in your head'' and ,,Just get over it already". It's really hard not to have support from family. But remember, you aren't alone. And many of us are struggling with anxiety, and we understand how you feel, even though your mother doesn't.

[Tiffanyy in reply to mittensque]

Thank you. She has said she understands but we were arguing about my brother, so she decided to attack me. I'm definitely glad I found everyone here. We understand each other like you said