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What To Do When Your Family Doesn't Understand Social Anxiety?

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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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I have been looking at conversation starters and such like

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. :)

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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

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My aunts and cousins won't ever understand me

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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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