anxiety

[hannah821]

i'm new here but I have been reading posts and answering a few that I feel I could relate to. I suffer from anxiety especially in social situations. I feel pressured to make a good impression even tho basically I really don't care. A compulsion that feeds anxiety. So, I stay away but also suffer loneliness from the isolation. Kind of a trap.

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I suffer from social anxiety and feel the same way you do. Loneliness from the isolation is so tough!! Your description was spot on.

[Katie68121]

Hi Hannah I'm new too. I can totally relate to what your saying. I feel as though I want everyone to like me and I have to say or do the right thing...and it really shouldn't matter-I just want to be myself. I try to avoid social situations, but that causes people to not include me which can lead to feelings of depression. Sometimes I just force myself into the fire (the social situation) and try my best to fight the anxiety and feelings inside. After the situation has happened I either feel good or crappy about how I handled it. Anyways, hope you try to be yourself and stay with YOU. <3

[hannah821 in reply to Katie68121]

Thank you, Katie. You are not alone and neither am I, now.

[What_if]

I can relate completely!!! I love the idea of being social, and I force myself to do it, but I also typically have anxiety while I'm being social... sucks!

[Katie68121 in reply to What_if]

me too, your not alone !

[hannah821 in reply to Katie68121]

thank you. It helps to hear from you.

[poppet36]

Hi hanna, i do that kind of....i care how i come across but then dont care what they think which makes no sence. Social anxiety for as long as i can remember. Im lonely but want to be left alone....also makes no sence. All this mental health is getting old now as ive has enough. Message me any time x

[hannah821 in reply to poppet36]

hi poppet36. Actually, it does make sense to feel lonely yet want to be alone. Social anxiety makes it very difficult to enjoy the company of others. Who wants to suffer just to be with people. Have you tried talking to a professional about this? There are meds that cut down these nasty feelings.