I have social anxiety ,and my family just tells me "Get over it." ,or "People don't bite.". It just so annoying when I have to explain to them.
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What To Do When Your Family Doesn't Understand Social Anxiety?

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There r just some people "who just don't get it".. because THEY don't have the struggles with it. All u can do is take care of yourself and hopefully one day they will open there hearts and minds.

Ibbi• in reply to
my family is trying to force me to have dinner with them ,but I like eating in front of people.
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If u can't do it,just tell them n then it's on them not u.ur health should be #1

Lettiejp• in reply to
My aunts and cousins won't ever understand me
My mum's sisters and my cousins don't understand my conditions or me and don't speak to me. I don't have much other family when my mum dies I will be alone!!
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