How To Reach Out for Help
One of the most challenging parts of having anxiety is admitting that you need help from others, especially when it seems like you’re the only girl feeling this anxious. Reaching out isn’t easy, but is extremely beneficial.
Step One: Realize That Asking for Help Is Okay.
Acting like asking for help isn’t scary and intimidating would be to lie to yourself. Having anxiety is extremely difficult, especially when you’re a young girl navigating early life and don’t have a steady support system.
Your fear, worries, and anxiety are not things you chose to go through and you aren’t a burden for asking for some help from the people that care about you.
Step Two: Approach the People You Want To Ask.
Asking for help can let a loved one know what you’re going through so they can help you get better. If you don’t speak up, there is a possibility that they will never know what is happening and your anxiety could be at a higher risk of getting worse.
Find somebody you trust and are comfortable with, this can be a friend, family member, teacher, etc., and be open with them about how your anxiety has been making you feel.
Think about the different emotions and experiences that have led you to this point, and how you want to help yourself from feeling so anxious. This will help you lead the conversation on what you might specifically need help with.
Step Three: What To Do After.
After you have the support of the people around you, collaborative help is available. Maybe you choose that therapy is the best route for you, or maybe you’ll just feel like you have somebody to talk to when your dealing with anxiety. But regardless of what you end up doing, you’ll know that somebody is there for you and is aware of what you’re going through.
Even if your anxiety seems to be getting worse after asking for help, it won’t be as scary as it would be if you were alone and people will be more likely to pick up shifting behaviors in your mental health.