Anxiety has a way of making you disconnect from those that care about you and those you care about. It is a creeping fear that makes you doubt yourself, heightens your discomfort and makes you feel awkward and inept.

After struggling with your fears, doubts and worries for so long and devoting substantial effort to keep them hidden from others because that´s what anxiety sufferers do, you are left exhausted and unable to muster the strength to interact with your family and friends.

Pretty soon, going out to dinner with your family becomes a chore, seeing your friends´ becomes a hassle and you would rather stay at home in comfort than deal with the struggle.

This scenario is one of the reasons so many anxiety sufferers become depressed. They feel cut off and alone and often have no one to talk to or confide in about their problems.

The shame and fear are the most overpowering emotions, leaving you to contend with your anxiety and panic attacks in private. It’s important to have someone, at least one person to talk to about your situation.

You will really be surprised how much more open, accepting and understanding people are than you thought they would be.

Someone who cares about you is not going to look at you like you have three heads if you tell them you can´t go to the theater because it makes you anxious.