I remember crying walking into school': having anxiety as a child

Much of my anxiety was around getting into trouble and feeling like I had done something wrong. This made me anxious at school. I also had lots of health anxiety for myself and my family and friends.

Reaching out for support was incredibly daunting. I was anxious and remember dreading my first session. As a 13-year-old boy, it was difficult to acknowledge I needed support and it made me feel like I was different and weird.

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