Not in general, no. I don't have trouble talking to them about it, I find it is always helpful to speak about it to someone who can understand. The way they respond definitely affects whether or not I'll speak to them about it again. I've had rare occasions when the person swears they cured their anxiety and is going to tell you exactly how to do it in an obnoxious manner. Or that always have it worse off than you, no matter what. What a turn off.
Can you elaborate on why you have trouble? Is it just others with anxiety or in general? I know it's often hard to put what you are going through into words, you may feel that your issues seem lame in the face of someone else's troubles but that is not true. People who understand what it is like to be anxious can be more supportive and relatable than those that don't. At least they are less likely to throw stupid cliches in your face - "you have so much to be thankful for", "just look on the bright side of things", "don't be so negative"....ugh...



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