What can I do about my severe social anxiety when my family doesn't believe in it?
I'm so sorry you aren't being taken seriously. I hope you have at least one person in your life that believes you and will listen to you. Sometimes when family members don't give us a chance to be heard, we can find someone in our lives that makes us feel like we matter. If you struggle with finding that, a counselor could be that person for you.Other things you could try include finding ways to calm your mind and body. There's a lot of apps available with calming scenes and soundscapes, such as Calm and Headspace. St. John's Wart is also pretty popular for working with the symptoms of anxiety and depression and is available without a prescription.Just as a last note--you don't need your family to believe what you are going through to get better. It could for sure make it harder, but if you can get through severe anxiety, you can totally get through the healing process.