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[Zoe1990]

So basically my family never ever bother with us at all unless they want something!! Well it’s coming up to my dads 50th birthday and my brother has messaged to invite us out for his birthday! And since my anxiety is running through the roof!! I honestly don’t know if I want to go on one hand but on another I do because it’s his birthday! I can already feel the tension that is going to be there when I turn up with my husband and son!

I don’t know if I am just over thinking things too much or what but don’t know if I should just go to keep the peace!


Please help keep my mind at ease

[hinged]

Put it out of your mind. You are pre-supposing you will be anxious. You're self inducing panic. It will be okay.

What's the worst that can happen? Nothing much, you'll be with your family. They'll help you if you need it.

I explained to my extended family once (after years of covering it) that I was anxious. They couldn't have been nicer and some of them "confessed" that they were a bit panicky at times too.