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[misterg6270]

Hello I'm Mark a 47 year old male suffering from anxiety. Have had it most of my life but the last couple of years it is getting worse. Many days I fear going out in public.

[CazO46]

Hi Mark, I know anxiety is such a debilitating condition to live with. I'm sorry you are suffering and have had to cope with this for a long time. Are you getting any help? Take care

[misterg6270 in reply to CazO46]

No help, I've pretty much dealt with it on my own, I could never afford the medical bills. Thank you for the kind words.

[gemfire]

Sadly, same here. You found the right place to get advice or just chat so you know you’re not alone. ❤️

[Hidden]

Hi mark, I struggle with social anxiety too.

I manage to go out, although it’s a struggle and I choose the times and places carefully. I hate bumping into people, they make me feel judged. . It’s not nice. It all got worse around 4 years ago for me, up until then I was quite social.

You are not alone. Glad you found us.

Welcome xxx

[misterg6270 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you Olivia40, I'm the same way going out into public, days I force myself to go out but feel like my heart is going to race out of my chest. Tough part is the few people that know I have anxiety think by forcing me to go out more will magically make it all go away but it makes it worse. Thank you to you and every one letting me know I'm not alone it helps that others have the same issues.

[Hidden]

I hear ya.

Yes unless people struggle with it they have no idea tbh.

I guess can’t expect them to understwnd it’s complex really and we look ok so they think we are. I kinda stopped trying to explain it and just make excuses now...mostly go out alone whe I feel up to t... It’s a tough battle.

Yes good to know you can come along here and be understood 😊