How do I tell my mom I need help for social anxiety disorder?

Question

I really hate telling my mom when I have problems especially when they are medical. Can somebody please tell me how I can approach this touchy matter?

Answer 1

Just be honest with her. Remember she is your mother and isn't going to judge you. Anxiety can run in families...so it might not be so new to her. Tell her how you feel or how certain situations make you feel. Trust me. The first step to getting help is opening up about your problem so that you can find the right way to deal with it. Whether it be medication or some sort of counseling. Lots of people in the world suffer from different forms of anxiety. Here's a link that I hope helps you cope with your anxiety. It works! Pray to the Lord to deliver you from this anxiety problem and you will be healed. http://www.stresscenter.com/resource/default.htm

Answer 2

Just sit down with your mother and tell her exactly what you are feeling. Don't be so sure that she is not going to take you seriously. Many teens your age do have problems with relationships when dealing with a parent so you are not alone but the longer you wait the more difficult it is going to take to overcome the anxiety that you are having. Ask your mother to make an appointment with a counselor or therapist who will be able to make the diagnosis of social anxiety disorder if it is present. If it is present then you will be able to be treated for this such disorder. Don't waste any time in telling your mother. More than likely you will find her to be more carrying and interested in your well being.

Answer 3

Well, it's hard to say, since you don't give your age...I'm going to assume you're under 18. Tell her what you're feeling, just as you would if you had a cold, or a sore throat. Don't worry about the actual label of the disorder, or what she is going to think. The important thing is to make her aware of the problem. Once she knows, you can start seeing a doctor about this, and that should help a lot. I wouldn't say it's a touchy matter, I think you're proabably just scared she's going to react negatively, and she shouldn't. Maybe approach her while she's making dinner, just tell her you need to tell her something, and go from there. Good luck!

Answer 4

Well your relationship with your mom may be part of the problem. If you feel uncomfortable talking with the one person who is supposed to support you, how can you feel comfortable with others. Maybe she is not the one to confide in if she will make you feel bad about your problem. Do you have a school counselor you could talk to? There is help for you, unfortunately you may have to really dig to find it.
And one more thing, many people are not very uh, real so the fact that you feel uncomfortable around people may be a sign that you are real and don't like playing "the game". There are some real people out there, so if you find one or two good friends that is better than a car load of fakes. Everyone feels insecure and some like to make others feel insecure as their way of dealing with. Find people who don't need to make you feel less to make themselves feel better. Its not easy but you can do it.

Answer 5

i've had this problem my whole life. and i was just going to make an appt. with the dr. to deal with it when i read your question.
i hurry along conversations on the phone. i even tell people that i hate phones when in reality i'm really anxious about what to say; i feel like i'm going to run out of things to say. and it does happen. ditto for relationships. i worry about the uncomfortable silence that happens when you aren't talkative or outgoing. i think of dating as a chore. sound familiar?

stelling your mom probably won't help at first. i've tried to tell other of my problem. the y listen, but don't understand. it is out of their experience. make an excuse to go see a doctor, and when there, ask to be sent to psychologist. only after you have the appt., tell mom, maybe then she will understand.

Answer 6

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Answer 7

You have this problem because you do not have a warm and open relationship with your mom... do not be shy.. let yourself loose ..

cry and laugh and act silly.. hug your mom and tell her you love her....

cry infront of her .. say that you think you have anxiety issues..

you will be cured 50% already..

Answer 8

i myself have a anxiety problem. i feel weird when i'm around a whole lot of people. i have medication for it but i don't take it because of the side effects. it's nothing to be embarrased about. just tell her. you can't help it. pull her aside and discuss it. if she loves you, she'll understand and get you help

Answer 9

Are you 18? Still live with Mom? Does she pay your insurance premiums?
If you're an adult, act like one & treat her like one, just say it.
If you are a kid did your Dr. diagnose this or you/friends?
A little more info is needed.

Answer 10

The next time she tries to push you out the door to go to school, grab the door frame in a death grip and start screaming, "I'm not going, I'm not going!" She'll get the idea.