As someone with anxiety, who's friend group consists of people with anxiety mainly, I think I know a bit more about it then most people.
Even having anxiety doesn't really help you with anxiety, it's something that is hard to understand. It can be confusing not only for people with Anxiety but also thier family.
So here are some tips:
•Make a playlist if songs that make you feel calm and/or happy.
•if your parents are old fashioned they may find it hard to understand how you feel, link them to sites and news. They may need as much help as you to understand it.
•Keep something familiar on you, like a toy, top, blanket, photo etc and when you feel anxious smell, look or feel it.
•Always make sure someone around you knows about your anxiety and how bad it is, then brief them on how to notice/help with panic/anxiety attacks.
•Make sure to only put yourself in situations you feel safe in and explain that to friends, nothing is worse then trying to do something to please a friend and having an attack.
•keep a phone on you and the number to anxiety hotlines, in case you're alone when it happens, you can get the numbers online.
•Even though there will be situations where you are alone, try to always have someone you feel safe with around.
•Just breath and remember there are always people here to help, your going to be okay and you are safe.
I hope this can help. Stay safe guys!
-Lia XX
