Saw my therapist, get out and meet people.

[Rosco301]

This is what my therapist suggested. I’m just not sure where to go. Are there places, or meetings, or just coffeehouses where people with similar problems go ? I’m Broward county Fl. I’m quite shy when around new people. And I would like a laid back atmosphere. Is there a site I should go to to see if there are meetings or get together s where I might feel comfortable. If anyone has any ideas, please let me know. How do you go out and talk to people?

[Dolphin14]

Take a course somewhere?

Join a gym?

Do some volunteer work?

[Hidden]

Hi.

I tend to do quite a lot on my own..I’m ok with that mostly. I visit coffee shops and fo for walks..

I notice you are in the USA I’m in uk but I’m sure we have similar things available to us ..

What about checking out walking groups in your area...I always think it’s kinda easier at times to walk and talk..if you enjoy walking that is, and they tend to have various groups long and short walks...

There is also an application called ‘meet up’ on this app there are so many different groups, I even noticed there were some for those that struggle with various things such as shyness and anxieties ...I’m attaching a link, these groups are world wide so although this is the uk link there will be groups with meet up in your area to check out ..lots of different groups with so many different things ...and the person who sets each group up are usually happy to meet you first few times or arrange someone to look out for you if your going for the first time to one..

meetup.com/lp/goals?utm_med...

When I started doing things after isolating for a while I researched online what was available in my area...I even went to a coffee shop morning at the local,church. I’m not religious but it was a place to go ...and they had nice home made cakes 😁

Best wishes

Xx

[ramos69 in reply to Hidden]

Hi Olivia

Im from The UK too. Where about in the UK you from. Be nice to have someone to talk to.

[Hidden in reply to ramos69]

I’m in the south But not from the south ..how about you ?

[ramos69 in reply to Hidden]

Im from Near Birmingham. Are there any social events or meetings you go to for anxiety etc that i could go to too.