Dealing with Anxiety at Work

It’s hard when people close to you don’t understand what you’re going through. Even if they understand that you’re anxious or depressed, if they deal with those emotions differently—like with anger for example—it’s hard for them to get why you can’t do what they do. I’d say try to be open about what you’re feeling and why you feel that way, and it doesn’t hurt to let him know how you need him to help. Sometimes encouragement is great, but sometimes it can just trigger more shame, so if that’s not what you want from him try telling him what you want him so say or do instead. It sounds blunt and rude when I spell it out like that, especially if you have anxiety, but the people who care about you want to know how best to help you, so communication is key.