| How Do I Talk About Anxiety? | Family | How Do I Talk About Anxiety? | <div class="ExternalClassAD97DF4AF5894C7CBDAAB66E53FA8264"><div class="ExternalClassAA17897EB6764CF79ED36616AE7BBA7D" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:16px;color:rgb(89, 89, 89);"><p><span><font><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:16px;color:rgb(89, 89, 89);">Hello, I'm sorry but
this messages might be a waste of your time but I was just wondering if you
knew any ways to help me try and find the courage to tell my parents that I
feel like I am suffering from social anxiety. I haven't had an appointment with
my GP and so I'm not 100% sure if I do have social anxiety but I'm pretty sure
I do. I have been shy and not willing to take part in social activities due to
fear of criticism or failure and have a very low self esteem/confidence. My mum
and I usually joke around a bit so I think that she'll probably just think I'm
lying or making up some excuse as I've never said anything about it before. I
was just wondering if you think I should try and help myself or if I should
tell them and get some help. Thank you if you do reply. </span></font></span></p></div>
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the brave and wise thing to do when we feel we are struggling with something,
and we all need some help from time to time. You question is an
excellent one and conveys good insight on your part being aware of your concern
with social anxiety, and how to work towards feeling more confidence.
It sounds like you have a good relationship with your mother,
so try letting her know how you are feeling in social situations, and perhaps
ask her for some suggestions. By doing this you are sharing your
struggle, which will likely make it lighter for you, and giving her an
opportunity to share her insights with you. We also suggest reviewing
the articles in the Tips section on anxiety, and social anxiety together. We listed them below:</span></p>
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</span><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:tahoma;font-size:16px;color:rgb(89, 89, 89);"><a href="/Pages/tip-Anxiety.aspx">http://www.yourlifeyourvoice.org/v2/Pages/tip-Anxiety.aspx</a>
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you are your mother can work together and make this sort of a
“mother/daughter” project, have some fun with
it. Remember, we are all working towards improvement, not perfection.
Small steps towards improvement can make big differences. </span></p>
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