I'm new here although I'm pretty old.

[22224444]

I'm a 68 year old San Francisco taxicab driver who has recently realized--by extensive reading and by therapy--that I have had social anxiety disorder and avoidant personality disorder my entire life. When I was 3 years old my father decided that he didn't want to be a father and left. My mother raised 6 kids by herself. I would like to say that it was " fun and games " but the reality was that it was " pain and suffering ". I've always found that prayer helps. I've recently found that the " faster EFT " videos on YouTube also help. I recommend both of these.

[Hidden]

welcome to our group. we are glad to have you here

[22224444 in reply to Hidden]

Thankyou for the welcome ss12.😊

[blackcat64013]

Hi 22224444,

Welcome to the forum. We are a very mixed bunch, the young and the more mature, residents in various countries and many different lived experiences of mental health. You are sure to fit in

[22224444 in reply to blackcat64013]

Thank you for the welcome blackcat64013.😊

[Hidden]

I hear what you are saying but your mum sounds amazing to have raised 6 children by herself. Ok it can't have been easy for any of you but what a strong woman she is (was). x

[22224444 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you for the message lilaclil. I do try to practice gratefulness because if we are not grateful for our circumstances then we are a victim of our circumstances. If my mother was not cold/unloving then I may not have turned to God in my difficult circumstances.😊

[cynthia0124]

Glad you are here!

[22224444 in reply to cynthia0124]

Hi cynthia0124,

Thankyou for your sweet message.

[Lostjoy]

Hello, and welcome. Hope this site helps you as much as it does me.

[22224444 in reply to Lostjoy]

Hi lamok64,

Thankyou for the welcome and also for your message.

[lynella]

Hello Im very new too, just joined a few days ago and 55 years old and after reading a few posts I feel so at home with people I can relate to. I feel like I have lost most of my life and dont want to lose any more years as I get older, do you feel like this?

[22224444 in reply to lynella]

Hi Lynella,

Thankyou for your message. Due to having an old computer as well as a lack of computer skills I found the website somewhat difficult to deal with. It was very sweet of you to write. I haven't been on the site for two weeks which is why I haven't gotten back to you. Recently, in my search for "answers" I found "inner-bonding" at Inner-Bonding.com. The message of Loving ourselves rather than judging or abandoning ourselves seems to resonate with me. I pray that you find your true path.----Patrick

[Renee-RN]

What does EFT stand for? I’m 55 and have been extremely shy my entire life, so I started drinking and drugging in order to socialize and feel human, but that isn’t who I really am. My psychiatrist said I’m bipolar.

[Hidden]

Pray that you’re learning much about yourself. This is a new venue for me. I’m gleaning a lot by reading the site’s post.

[sanjay2004]

Try nachatroom.org there are awesome people who have recovered from all kinds of drugs.Just visit the room for two three days and you will yourself decide as to whether to join them or not.

[Hannah712]

Welcome to the group !!!! What are those videos you mentioned ?? People here are all ages and from all walks of life , never come across anyone that wasn’t genuine.... very helpful and compassionate they are !

[fieryangel]

Hi There - I only joined last week...it is a nice community with lots to say and talk about...and from all over the world it would seem...I live in England....UK...all ages too...I think it is great that you are here !!