When your family doesn't understand anxiety and you feel alone

Many people do not understand Anxiety and Depression, in fact they look upon it as a sign of weakness and will tell the sufferer so. You are not alone when it comes down to that so we end up with a stronger constitution as we bleed upon the carpet, in the need for understanding and encouragement.

You do not say if you have seen your GP and take medication. Are you getting any CBT to help with controlling your condition and giving techniques on how to make you feel better

BOB

Hi bella i can also relate to you I have on one that understands my anxiety and depression properly it's a awful and terrible thing to deal with everyday isn't it I hate it I do!

Hang in there everyone cries and I'm a 27 year old lad every ones cries at some point🙂

Hi Bella,I know what you mean.I am 60 & still suffer from anxiety.My Family have never believed me.Even now my elder half brother says that there is no such thing as anxiety.Well it's a medical condition. I would suggest you focus on yourself & if anyone who upsets you,then your better off without them.regards Amanda

I am sorry to hear that your mum is poorly.

 I am sure that your father does not think you are pathetic ! It sounds as though he is trying his bast to deal with the anxiety of having your mum ill and in his own way he is trying to say to you to remain strong.

Both you and your dad have a lot to deal with and your dad is apparently trying to say keep strong because there are others in a similar boat.

What he says dioes not necessarily help you but I feel he is well intentioned.

​For yurself you may obtain comfort from ringing the Samaritans fereephone number on 0116 1234 to talk through your feelings and then seeknhelp and advice from your gp who may refer you for CBT or other forms of  therapy  at this  very difficult time. You have done the right thing in writing to us  and we are all here for you. Best xx

When they don't understand it sure makes it 10 times worse, I'm a 36 years old and I cry, I don't care what anyone says, especially if they don't have Anxiety, and daily panic attacks like myself, and millions of other people out there, I will say that at least you are braving then I am, and millions of us that are agoraphobias.

Sometimes I even cry when I'm at home alone it sucks, or when I hear someone in my family talking about going to work, a friend's house, mall etc because I'm brave enough to walk out of my house, matter of fact I even struggle getting off my bed

Bella, I totally understand what u are going though. I am 66 years old & feel extactly the same as u. I have one son & he doesn't understand what I am feeling. I am on medication which is not working & feel the need to drink wine every night to get me feeling better. I am not saying u should start drinking that is a bad thing. I am saying your father doesn't understand anxiety or depression. I think u should seek out help though a psychiatrist or gp & get on some meds. Also if possible see a therapist. Good luck & hang in there, there r people going though what u r and your not alone!!!!