Hello, world. Making my first venture into group support. I'm 32 years old with a lifetime's worth of depression and crippling general anxiety. I have a good chemistry with my current psychologist, and my psychiatrist has me on fluoxetine 60mg daily, along with a Vitamin D supplement and also N-acetylcysteine for skin picking.
The reason I'm here is because I'm lonely. I'm not overly close with my family, and I only just started sharing my struggles with them about a year ago. I haven't had a solid circle of friends since high school, and I let those friendships fade soon after. I get along well with my coworkers and can have fun on those rare occasions I agree to go out, but I've never really felt like I can just say "Hey, want to hang out tonight?" As far back as I can remember, I've felt out of place no matter who I'm with, felt like I'm not worth their time outside of work or that I'm inconveniencing them. The only exception to this is my wife. But she has her circle of friends, and I know I need to get out there and build my own. I'm scared because I honestly don't remember what it is to make friends.
Last week, I finally gave the idea of group support serious consideration. My therapist has mentioned it before, but for me to develop a genuine interest on my own is a pretty big step, so I figure now's the time. I'm going to check out a group that meets close to home, but in the meantime I want to get myself out there in some form before my anxiety talks me out of it.
Know what I mean?
New here and just out of the hospital 
I don’t want to be here anymore
Don't want to get out of bed.
new here and extra bummed out about health
Hi, I'm new here and wanted to introduce myself.
