I want to keep my mental health problems...

[Kangarooooo]

...confidential, but my friend keeps bugging me...What do i do? I have anxiety and i have been seeing a psychietrist every week during school hours (because she is always booked out)I have also been taking a lot of days off school because i get really bad panic attacks some nights where i throw up..I have also had panic attacks at school where i've ended up in tears because i feel like i am being suffocated..One friend of mine keeps asking me what's wrong..Should i tell her?if so, how?

[siccmade420]

those arent real friends, those are the voices in your head....

[Who-Wah]

Dont focus on your friends and their ignorance and obnoxiousnous. Focus on your health. Answer me: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=Ap9UUhDxWMTVZmVRROIZREDsy6IX;_ylv=3?qid =20071106220846AAsui89

[martymar1222]

If you don't feel comfortable telling others, then don't. If you don't want them to keep asking you about it, then just tell them you don't feel comfortable discussing it. If they are truly your friends, they will give you space and you will be able to tell them eventually when the time comes.

[Terry C]

Yes. I think you should be honest with your friends. If they truly are friends, they will understand your problems. I used to have anxiety attacks too. Going to counseling didn't solve my problems. I learned self hypnosis instead, and life is much more happier and enjoyable.

[beenherebeefore]

if you consider that one friend that keeps asking you a true friend tell her but if you have doubts about her friendship & think she will tell her other friends to mock you don't.

[LilyDragon]

Telling your friends, your closest and dearest friends, could help you out. Help you calm down when you are having panic attack at school. The best way to tell them would be to just come out with it. Don't beat around the bush about it, just come out with it. If they are your friends they won't judge you for it, they will help you get through it and help you live with it.

[Jaq]

Tell your friend that you appreciate her concern but for now you don't feel like sharing your problems but assure her that you are working through some things and getting help.A true friend will understand and give you space.But on the other hand if shes a really good friend and you can trust her then its nice to have someone to share with. Only you will know if you feel that you can confide in her to that degree.And one last thing, you have nothing to be ashamed of. Panic attacks and anxiety happen to many people. Keeping things confidential is OK but don't shut people out for the wrong reasons.