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I am a 19 year old student. I have experienced a decent amount in life from relationships to family. I am a very understanding and empathetic person. I am not a judgemental person so feel free to ask me any question and get an honest, helpful, and kind answer.
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Hi Im in between 10-14 (I dont wanna say my real age) and female. Im highly sure that I have a Generalized Anxiety Disorder but Im afraid to and dont know how to tell my Mom and I cant tell my Dad or Step-Mom cause they dont even believe that I have asthma (and I do) But everytime I say like I dont feel good or my asthma is getting a little worse (which it kinda is) then she just rolls her eyes like Im being a hypercondriac (same with my Dad) and Im not old enough to go to the doctors by myself and I dont even want to go to the Doctors cause Ive been there lots of times for other non mental issues. How do I handel this before school starts again?!
Facing your fears helps, but that is sometimes easier said then done. Try talking to other family members about it (preferably ones that are supportive). If you can find help within your family, try talking to the school nurse or maybe a close friend's parents. They may be able to help you!
Therapy and medication are the most common cures for anxiety. I also have anxiety disorders, but I never received help for it. Try mastering it with your mind. Ignore it, defeat it, fight it, and face it. Talk about it to loved ones.
Also, reason with yourself. When something makes you anxious, use logic and reason to see why that situation shouldn't make you nervous, apprehensive, afraid, etc. Often the fear and apprehension is irrational and if you rationalize through it and realize its not something to fear, it will help you.
(Rating: 5) Wow thank you! That's the best advice I have heard for it and I never would have thought to do that myself!! Thanks a bunch!! I have it really bad sometimes where if Im up alone and my family is sleeping and I can see through the window Im always thinking " OMG someone's gonna break in and mug us" But thanks to your advice I wont be scared anymore thank you so much!! I really really appriciate it you rock!!