Trying mto make Friend

[BB_Panda]

All my life I’ve had anxiety, but I wasn’t aware of it until recently. I was always told be the people around me that I was just shy. Due to my shyness I was never able to make a friend…it may also have something to do with constantly moving around.

Anyways, since going to therapy I’ve been trying to challenge myself by going out more and trying to make friends. I’ve gone out with coworkers several times and they always end badly.

Each time I’ve been with them, I’ve gotten panic attacks and it not just one, sometimes it’s 3 attacks within an hour. I just feels so judged and it’s gotten to the point that it’s hard to talk to them at work. I mean I hardly talked to them period. I’m more of a listener.

I’ve explained to them that I have social anxiety and they seem understanding, but when I have a panic attack and I look around all I see is judgement on their faces causing more panic attacks. I feel like I’m going crazy. And I feel like it’ll never get better.

[Dolphin14]

BB_Panda

Welcome to the community.

The good thing is you are trying You can't make progress if you don't try.

I don't think there is a problem being the listener in the group. If this is all new for you it will take some time to feel comfortable chatting.

Perhaps you should leave the room when you have a panic attack or feel one coming on. Go somewhere and regroup.

Wishing you the best

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[gajh]

Hello and Welcome. I am glad you are here sharing with us. You won't be judged here. You are not alone.