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How to tell my parents I want to be checked for Generalized Anxiety Disorder ?
I have a worring promblem and I would like to no why I worry so much. I worry to the point of crying. I think I might have Generalized Anxiety Disorder. How do i ask my parents to get me checked for it?
I’ll assume that your parents are nice people, and you’re worrying. The other case would be that your parents are not easy to talk to, but since you say you worry a lot, I’ll assume it’s your worrying.
If your parents are not easy to talk to, maybe get a relative to break the news to who knows your parents. They can help judge how you can approach your parents. Some parents are very busy and may prefer a more direct approach. Others might prefer you sit down and talk with them.
If your parents are easy to approach, I’d consider going to one of them. Both at the same time would be more difficult for you, so don’t try to tell both at the same time. Tell your mom or dad (whoever is easier for you to talk to) that you’ve noticed you have been stressed out over worrying to the point it’s greatly affecting your life. It can be really hard to admit that you’re crying over this, but that could help to know if you feel comfortable saying so. It is very serious if you’re crying over your worrying.
You can read on Wikipedia about the symptoms of Generalized Anxiety Disorder and possibly the diagnostic criteria, and see how familiar they sound to you. Don’t diagnose yourself, but this is a decent place to start. When you approach either parent, you can then tell them that you did a bit of research and feel you need to be checked out by a doctor. Your family doctor can recommend a psychiatrist, or you can find your own through your insurance provider, if you have one. If you don’t have insurance, you might qualify for free care at your city’s mental health clinic, but a private doctor would be better.
I myself suffer from bipolar disorder, paranoia, and agoraphobia – fear of leaving the house. It takes work to get to the point of being open about your inner most feelings, but you will get better. The first hurdle will seem the highest, but it will get you on the track you need to be on to get the help you need.
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