New Account. Old Problems.

[Tempast]

Hiya there! My online alias is Tempast, and I suffer from A lot of general Anxiety (for like, 4 years.) . My dad does not believe in mental health and my mom has problems with accepting that I may have something worse than just general anxiety. Meaning I generally Have no access to Many professional ways for help. Which is How I ended up here. I'm just hoping to find other people who've been in similar situations. And to find Solace in a Bigger community.

 

[smilingsoul]

Welcome Tempast. Its really tough dealing with family who don't understand the medical nature of anxiety and the biological basis for why it exists. My mom's side of the family is very much like that, although she isn't as bad since she was a nurse. My cousins from her side are classic "man's man" types who would see it as a moral failure. You can't let that affect your self image, although it must be very difficult for you with it being your parents. You're doing the right thing though - its a lot less worrying when you know that plenty of other people have it, and manage with or without medicine and treatment.

 

[MainerMikeBrown]

When I decided to get help for my psychiatric issues for the first time (back in 2000), I feared telling my parents and family in general because I didn't know how they'd react. Fortunately, I lucked out, as they were supportive.

Tempast, welcome to this forum! I'm sorry your parents aren't so open minded.

 

[stevet]

When I decided to get help for my psychiatric issues for the first time (back in 2000), I feared telling my parents and family in general because I didn't know how they'd react. Fortunately, I lucked out, as they were supportive.

Tempast, welcome to this forum! I'm sorry your parents aren't so open minded.

I’m 50-years old and have never discussed my anxiety with my parents - EVER! My mother got word that I was seeing a psychologist about 12 years ago and we had one conversation about it, which felt very judgmental in nature. I am totally good with it now.


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[ScaredyKat]

I didn't tell my family when I got help or anything about my anxiety or issues directly - still haven't. I told them my counselor was a friend from work!! It was hell for years not telling them as I come from a very controlling family where its expected you tell your parents EVERYTHING.

They believe mental disorders means a person gets locked up with a straight jacket. Like Great Aunt someone or other, or you have shock treatment that leaves you off your nut (their words not mine). They have become a little more understanding in their old age and as they become involved with people from different backgrounds rather than just their own set.