Feeling lost.

[Blondie2098]

I decided to join this because I have too much anxiety and honestly some shame(feeling embarassed) to join a support group in person. And I joined this also because i feel like i have a way of destroying the good relationships that come into my life with what's going on inside. I need an outlet or a friend who understands or I can listen to or relate to. I hope I'm not the only one who feels sometimes just so lost, alone, afraid.

[NeuronerdDoaty]

Welcome. I’m glad you’re here. It’s a great group of people.

Doaty💛

[Blondie2098 in reply to NeuronerdDoaty]

Thank you Doaty ❤

[MrZee]

Hi Blondie2098,

Welcome!

I can relate because with having Social Anxiety myself, it’s very difficult for me to join a support group ‘out there.’

“...destroying the good relationships that come into my life with what’s going on inside” sadly sounds like harsh self criticism to me.

It will take time but it comes down to this, the more you blossom inside yourself the more good relationships will blossom on the outside.

It takes work to get there. This site is a great place for feedback to help you on the way. Also I’m an advocate of therapy (as I’ve been seeing a therapist for years). Self growth is an ongoing process but it will happen to you while you welcome its wonderful benefits.

All my best,

-MZ ❤️

[XoxoFaith]

Welcome you are not alone also deal with anxiety and depression

[Blondie2098 in reply to XoxoFaith]

Your not alone either. Thank you for reaching out ❤

[Marshall64]

Welcome.

If you decide to go to a support group, just remember that everyone has the same anxiety (and perhaps embarrassment). I found that they were really helpful. I'm a full time single dad and it was just nice to get out of the house (and my mental isolation). One of the groups went out to eat afterwards but I had to get back to my daughter.

[Boomba76]

Welcome! This is a great group of people that are always here to listen and offer support.

😊😊

[Anxietyguy]

You should never feel shame for your anxiety. We are all wired differently. But I get that too. I've sabotaged relationships too. I think it's because we are afraid we'll let that person down, or they won't like us.

[Hidden]

Welcome. I think lots of us feel this way and self sabotaging from fear. It’s a start it’s good to share with others.

Some support groups are dull some are helpful. What I’ve learned is that often you get some good things from them in person. You might be surprised how high functioning you are compared to others. We’re all diff levels.

I recently went to one again a new one. I was anxious as heck had to leave halfway through. But... I actually got some good advice from fellow sufferers and from their own journey and I’m in process of trying to get different therapy thanks to them. They made me feel less boxed in as I’ve felt powerless I’m exhausted!! But they gave me the realization... I wasn’t wrong to feel way I was about my therapy. So... that’s my story. It was a peer support group so lead by fellow sufferers