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by Guest » Tue Dec 16, 2008 5:45 am
well, its funny that you should post this as I just responded to a PM about guys feeling less like guys for having to deal with anxiety.
to answer your question and concern, I would do whatever you feel comfortable with and would make YOU feel better.
But one caveat: don't expect anything from this that you tell.
I think that for someone who has never gone through anxiety or panic, it is really difficult to understand and empathize with (think about how most doctors view anxiety- "take this pill and all will be fine, it's ONLY anxiety).
And men also have the macho bullcr@p to deal with, and that may also effect the reaction that you may or may not get.
Bottom line: tell those whom you feel comfortable with and trust. Use tact, but don't expect anything. And if whomever you tell reacts with ridicule or insults- be they male OR female- then you know that they are not really good friends after all and therefore are not worth your time.
Then again, you may be surprised to find someone who maybe also deals with similar problems but never really felt comfortable to talk about it.
God Bless,
BUT, sometimes I feel it would be easier or just overall in general I want to tell guys (particularly the ones I like