Tell then about all the mental health issues that run in our family. I suffered through severe anxiety and anxiety attacks from 12 to 16 because my parents didn't want me to know that my dad had a panic attack disorder. I even told them how uncomfortable I got in crowds but They blew it off. High school was a nightmare for me, I never had friends, and going to the mall was torture. If my children end up with bipolar, anxiety, or depression (like the majority of my family) I want them to know what is happening and get them help so they don't go through the hell I did all through what were supposed to be the best years of my life.