[header] How to tell your family about your anxiety disorder [title] Start a conversation. [step] It can be hard to talk about an illness like anxiety disorder. You might be afraid that your family will judge you or become uncomfortable and not know how to act around you. 
Still, it's worth it to talk even if you're not sure how your family will react. Ask to have a talk with someone, whether it's your dad and mom, siblings, other relatives.