Feeling lonely

[Shield_Of_Faith]

Alone and kinda sad. Social anxiety and agoraphobia keeps me from going out and being myself and making connections with others in my life. I don't mean to post a 'oh poor me' post again. But I'm just getting it out instead sitting here and and get more depressed.

[Agora1]

SOF, Agoraphobia certainly did allow me to feel sad and alone after 5 years. But I learned

during that time how important it was to believe and trust in myself. To be who I was

meant to be. The day I broke free from this mental jail, I started to live my life differently.

I knew that there were people out there that felt the same way I had. Everyone is just

looking for acceptance in this world.

You would be surprised in how people response to a little kindness, a smile and a kind

gesture. Everyone is so starved for this nowadays, that a little goes a long way.

And you may be surprised as I was, in how "what goes around comes around" is very true.

There is a world out there waiting to meet you. xx

[Shield_Of_Faith in reply to Agora1]

I appreciate that, I try to push myself and try in this life. But I just feel I can't break free completely, I am able to leave the house and try here and there. But in the end it's just me sitting here on the couch feeling like I don't matter, I know that's not true but in the moments of feeling lonely it's hard not to feel this way. I appreciate the kind words. 🙂

[Agora1 in reply to Shield_Of_Faith]

One step at a time SOF... will still get you there.

Maybe it takes a little longer but the goal is the same xx

[Shield_Of_Faith in reply to Agora1]

Hopefully, I'm not sure if it's in the cards for me. But thank you!👍

[Vonus5591]

keep fighting xxx

[Downinil]

Hi Shield of Faith, I love your username. It’s a pretty wild society so I stay in a lot too. Thankfully we all have each other on here. Hang in there!

[Shield_Of_Faith in reply to Downinil]

Thanks I appreciate it 🙂

[SayNOtoPanic]

Hang in there. Agoraphobia is very real. Try to just give yourself practice opportunities and then increase them with your comfort level. Baby steps. Small outings for errands or maybe smaller social settings to practice the social interaction but with less anxiousness. You’re not alone. Meditation really helps, if for anything to at least have regulated breathing deep inhale from nose hold three seconds slow exhale from the nose. And do that in sets once every couple hours. Just release some tension. Prayers for you. 🙏🏻

[Shield_Of_Faith in reply to SayNOtoPanic]

I appreciate the support! I'll keep trying my best. It's been very difficult my whole life but I'm trying. I appreciate the advice and thanks for the Prayers. 🙏

[SayNOtoPanic in reply to Shield_Of_Faith]

It’s definitely not easy but you got this. Sometimes just knowing we’re not alone helps. Lifting you in prayer 🙏🏻. How’s ur week going? Hopefully more zen and some reduction in stress.

[Shield_Of_Faith in reply to SayNOtoPanic]

Thank you so much! I Pray your doing well too. My week is ok, trying to navigate through life day by day. I Hope your week is going good.

[SayNOtoPanic in reply to Shield_Of_Faith]

Thank you so much 🙏🏻. Amen to that. Slow and steady is always good. Small steps. Idk if you like journaling but if you do try doing one with gratitude lists. Anything positive jot it down. It helps when anxiety is high or gets you down to read it.

[Shield_Of_Faith in reply to SayNOtoPanic]

That is a good Idea. I do have a notepad on my phone of good things I type down. Thanks again for your support! 🙏👍

[SayNOtoPanic in reply to Shield_Of_Faith]

You’re welcome!! Hope your week is progressing with more positive experiences and zen moments.

[Teaching]

The more you speak, the more you get better. Don't stop talking about your feelings. It helps a lot.

[Shield_Of_Faith in reply to Teaching]

I agree! Thank you for that support! 🙂

[Summer95]

I deal with social anxiety myself as you know, it’s a very difficult thing to deal with but remember you only live one life, try to face your anxieties and do little things like go to the park or go for walks. Afterwords you’ll feel good and accomplished. Don’t worry about others judging you when you’re out, they are too busy wondering who’s judging them.

[Shield_Of_Faith in reply to Summer95]

I know your right. I try going out with my brother to places. It's not often but I'm trying to get out at my own pace, I'm just always worrying what people my be thinking of me. I shouldn't. It's just tough. I appreciate your support. 🙂

[Summer95]

they also have dating sites for people that struggle with social anxiety too, you may find someone that your compatible with and helps you not feel so alone.

[Shield_Of_Faith in reply to Summer95]

I would like to meet someone. But I struggle with my anxiety even online. I just struggle with confidence because of yet again anxiety. Idk what my future holds, I worry about that everyday. But I do appreciate your advice honestly. 👍

[san_ray70 in reply to Shield_Of_Faith]

My daughter has suffered from anxiety for years, so much so she will not talk to me even on the phone. We have not contacted each other since her daughter was 11. Now my grandaughter is contacting me on face book, telling me she will call. I am still waiting, I can only hope. Why not contact a befriending society, I used to work for one, it closed recently.

[Shield_Of_Faith in reply to san_ray70]

It's hard for my to talk on the phone too. My brother and my mother makes doctor appointments for me because that's how bad my social anxiety is. So I get it. I sometimes feel stupid. I struggle alot with self esteem and self confidence because of this.