Hey everyone!
I'm newer to this community and I just wanted to introduce myself. I came here because I've been really lonely (even before all the COVID stuff started happening). I like that this is a safe space to talk and help each other during this difficult time. I suffer from OCD, depression, anxiety, and an overall lack of self-esteem and confidence. I look forward to interacting with you guys!
Welcome otaku12. You are not alone I know How you’re feeling. Yes this is a safe place to talk about you’re troubles. I am going through major anxiety issues that I experience daily pretty much. It can feel crippling at times. I voluntarily went to a hospital for mine. I have been back home for 2 weeks and learning everyday that right now anxiety is a part of me but I want to fight to make it through it. Feel free to message me if you need to talk. We can find support in others who are dealing with the same issues.
Sending cyber support your way.
I'm glad to hear that you are back at home. Not that I wish anxiety on anyone, but it does help to know that I am not alone.
I am glad to be back home as well. I am going through so many avenues to help make my life better. I have a therapist, have started medication, belong to some supposed groups as well as having a supporting husband and family. I wouldn’t wish anxiety on anyone either. I’ve always been somewhat of an anxious and depressed person but I’ve struggled terribly with it as of late but I want to feel better and be there for my husband and kids.
I have a therapist but I'm not on medication, although I am considering it (nothing against meds but my OCD makes it hard for me to take things that I have no idea what is in them). I'm glad to hear you have a supporting husband and family, my family's support is what gets me through the tough times.
I’m usually the same way. I am what they call a google dr but I have stopped myself from doing that. I know meds come with side effects and that can inhibit you from wanting to take them. When I was put on my current one I was hesitant but I felt God led me to the avenue that I am on so I was just going to have faith and take it. I’ve been on it for almost 3 weeks and haven’t noticed anything bad as of right now. I’ve been on an increased dose for 2 weeks. It’s just a trial and error but if you feel that is something that you need to explore tell your dr everything that’s going on and see what they say.
Ahhh yes, Google, I've spent a bit too much time on it looking up side effects too, lol.
Ahoy there...
I’ve recently joined as well. I was searching for an active community and Google led me here. I’m harboring high hopes that I’ll become an active participant and can contribute to this forum and make some new cyber friends.
I am a part of a few support groups. Reaching out to people who can help you with support is a wonderful thing cause you’re able to see you’re not alone.
Thx for your quick reply. It's much qappreciated. These are troubling times for me. Can you PM the links?
I have the same hopes! I have a hard time making friends in real life, so I'm hoping I can start by making cyber friends and maybe that will help to give me some more confidence to go out and meet people.
You can private message people on here as well as post for the whole group to see. We are all here to support one another in anyway that we can.
Making new friends can sometimes be hard, can’t it? Its often predicated on establishing threads of commonality and mutual interests - a history helps, too - but that takes time.
But that’s why I joined, hoping to cultivate some new cyber friends.
Thanks for reaching out.
It's really hard making friends as an adult. At least in school we were surrounded by people our age so it was easier to find friends (even though back then I still didn't have many friends). But now as an adult I'm like where do I go to meet people (besides bars and places like that because I don't like that kind of atmosphere).
Hello and welcome! 
I am fairly new here, too, and I've found it to be a good place to connect with others. I get what you are saying. I was lonely even before the pandemic, too. Chronic fatigue and pain make it challenging for me to get together with others. There are a lot of zoom events, now, though so that's been helping a bit. And, I'm glad this group exists so that we can help each other.
It's hard for me to get together with others too. My social anxiety makes me feel awkward in social settings and it's hard to go places with my OCD. I have found that Twitch has been helpful with all the different streams people are doing and being able to interact in the chats, but I also wanted to find more mental health support and my therapist suggested this website. I like all the support I've seen in the posts so far and I hope I too can help to support others.
Hello and welcome Otaku
Yes this virus is taking a heavy toll on many people especially if you are in lock down.
One Monday I have to take my car down to be service, I have been waiting for over six weeks and I am getting warning messages on the dash that I can remove. To be honest I have not been in town for eight weeks, so Monday will be quite a worry as we will be out over an extended period something very strange now. I have been trained not to go anywhere. So it is all a worry and I am beginning to loose confidence
BOB
Nice to meet you!
I live in a pretty big city and as long as you take precautions you'll be ok going out. Just wear protective gear and wash your hands, that's what I do when I need to go out grocery shopping and I've been able to stay healthy even in a crowded city. I hope you can get your car fixed quickly so you don't have to see those warning signs going off!
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