[Um0810]

I've been dealing with severe anxiety for over 3 years now. It has become very disruptive and often holds me back from doing some of my favourite things, like talking with new people and flirting and getting into relationships. My relationship with my parents is not very comfortable with my mother being very abusive and aggresive. I feel the need to seek therapy or medication but can not do so without my parents help. Help.

[sarahsweets]

When you say you cant do it without your parents' help what do you mean?

[downandlonely]

Hi Um,

Sorry you are struggling. When you say you need your parents' help, is it because you are under 18? Or because you cannot afford to pay for professional help? If your mom is not easy to talk to, can you talk to your dad?

[MickeyCheeky]

I'm so sorry, Um0810 I agree that a therapist may be really helpful in your case. I also agree with downandlonely about talking to your dad about this if your mom is aggressive. If your dad isn't available, what about other relatives? Do you have any other family members that you can trust? Do you go to school? What about your teachers? Please try to reach out to whoever you can. You deserve to get the help you need. Feel free to PM me anytime. Let me know if I can do something to help you. Wish you good luck! Let us know how it goes. Sending many hugs to you