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#1 ·
Hey

I have DR for a while now and like the most of you it makes me very anxious.

my parents know about it but I keep wondering if I should tell my friends also or not? will they understand or think I'm crazy?

that's what I'm afraid of.

And while I feel unreal all the time like I'm not there I just want my life to be as normal as it can be.

Now I met a nice boy and we have been texting the past couple of days. A week ago this was all I wanted because I liked him but now he wants te meet me (today --'..)

and I think what if this becomes more? I couldn't sleep this night just because it stresses me so much! Maybe it's to much for me...

I don't go to party's and I'm am tired all the time and some of the most normal things frighten me... maybe this isn't a good idea?

should I tell him? or stop this where ever this is going to? I'm afraid he will think I'm weird and make a lot of trouble about nothing :( (I don't have a lot of confidence)

I don't really know what to do and I wonder if you guys can help me maybe, are there people in a relationship and how is it then?

do your friends know about what is going on ? because it isolates me and they just don't understand what is going on...

:)
 
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#2 ·
I think it depends what type of person you are and if you can handle other people's criticism.

I have told one friend about my anxiety issues and I did get looked at like I was slightly crazy and asked if I had maybe gone a bit mad. Whilst it didn't bother me particularly, I can understand why it would bother someone else and maybe make them feel worse about their situation.

If you feel strong enough to open up about it then go for it.

Sadly there is still a lot of stigma attached to mental health issues but that shouldn't make you ashamed or stop you from opening up to someone if you feel it's the right thing to do.
 
#4 ·
Among all your friends, you could share it with ones closest to you. I shared it with 4 of my close friends without feeling ashamed.

But at the same time, you too also got to be strong & uncaring. If you think anyone will take you as a psycho or nut job. Just tell yourself, "Unlike others, I am getting my limits of sanity tested & when I am through with this(& I will) I will be much stronger than they are, for I have conquered the madness".
 
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