family support?

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Registered: 01-24-2007
family support?
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Wed, 01-24-2007 - 12:43pm
Hey everyone...I have been @ war with my anxiety since I was a teenager, and just really expressed to my family just how bad it is. I worry 24/7, can't sleep, avoid social situations because when I am nervous I shake really really bad and it has taken over my life. It's so over-whelming, and it is hard to talk to anyone in my family because they don't understand. I have been told that " It's all in your head " and that hurts. My family means the world to me and they have always been there for me, no matter what. It just seems that they don't know how to approach my situation. Any advice?

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Registered: 01-24-2007
Wed, 01-31-2007 - 9:22am

The support that I have found thru this message board has made all the difference in the world...Thank you!

Mandi

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Registered: 01-24-2007
Wed, 01-31-2007 - 10:02am

Thank you for the much-needed advice...My family just says I am "dealing with stress." I want to scream at the top of my lungs " I have anxiety, that's not just stress!" It's like I can't get thru to them and it's soooo frustrating.It's like I have come to grips with my problem and why can't you? But I will do some research on the book you mentioned. Again, thank you!

Mandi

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