EP 0049 - How Can I Make My Family Understand My Anxiety?EP 0049 - How Can I Make My Family Understand My Anxiety?
The Anxious Truth - A Panic, Anxiety, and Mental Health Podcast
Drew Linsalata offers tips on helping loved ones understand your anxiety and mending strained relationships.
17:03•24 Feb 2018
Bridging the Gap: Helping Loved Ones Understand Your Anxiety
“We should not be looking for them to even necessarily help us. So I think the first thing is you have to sit down in a quiet spot and be willing to accept responsibility for our own role in what's going on, because we are playing a role and you might not want to hear that.”
Ever felt like your anxiety creates a wall between you and your loved ones? In this episode of The Anxious Truth, Drew Linsalata tackles the tricky topic of making family and friends understand what you're going through. Anxiety can strain relationships, leaving everyone feeling frustrated and misunderstood. Drew shares practical advice on how to approach these conversations and foster a more supportive environment at home.
He emphasizes the importance of taking responsibility for your own anxiety and working on it actively. By doing so, you can help your loved ones become allies in your journey rather than distant observers. Drew also discusses how validating their fears and guiding them through understanding your condition can transform their frustration into empathy. This episode is a must-listen for anyone struggling to balance anxiety and relationships, offering real-life strategies to mend those strained connections.
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