Hey

[SammieXo]

I was wondering is there anyone else who doesnt have friends like me and stays in most weekends and doesnt go out socialising? Its abit depressing but Im just used to it.

[ShellW18]

Hi Sammie, I'm the same but when I do get invited out (very rarely) I usually make an excuse up that I can't go. Wish I could, I always feel like I'm missing out on what's supposed to be the best years of my life x

[Little_Miss_IBS]

I certainly don’t have the same kind of friendships I used to have, & I choose not to go out because people aggravate me...when I do go out (weddings/parties/meals) sometimes I enjoy myself, but am certainly ready to leave earlier the most people my ages would be. I also gave up drinking alcohol....so watching other people get stupidly drunk gets boring fast.

Much happier curled up with a book or a movie in my pjs....lame perhaps but it saves me money haha

[bettyeno]

Honestly, same.

[SammieXo]

Yeah every weekend is usually the same pjs movie lol, maybe once a month me and my partner have a day out... my partner doesnt have any friends here hes from portugal and I dont have any friends anymore because I pushed them all away years ago because of my anxiety..I used to make excuses never do anything. I feel like im not missing having friends because im used to just me being alone. I have forgotten how to have fun and have that 'normal' life style that most 30yr olds have. ShellW18 I understand

[HelloPanda23]

I have that life style, and had it to a stronger degree before my anxiety formed. Before anxiety became an issue, I’d just watch tv and play games by myself daily, and I was very introverted. I had a lot of friends, but I’d never go out with them or anything, even when they asked me to. Now that my anxiety has started, I can still enjoy tv and games, but they got a bit more boring for me. As a result, I hang out with friends much more often, and enjoy my time with them more. That’s because my anxiety seems to circulate in my house, it’s where I have most of my worst experiences. When I’m out with friends, anxiety doesn’t bother me to the slightest, and so I have an amazing time.

[Liliana14]

Yes I’m the same!

[Hidden]

Yes and no. I love socializing; but, the initial anxiety is there until I get in the swing of it. The bad thing is the worse you practice the bigger the anxiety.

[Stumblety]

Story of my life! Lol sending you love and positive energy!

[Layla321]

I use to be a sociAl butterfly now I want to go home before I have left the house. I start to panic if it’s 11pm and I’m still out. I start worrying about the late night feeling tired tomorrow. I like the comfort and security being at home before 10pm at the weekend. SAd I know!

[Matt3013]

Same as you Sammie, it is lonely sometimes but just feels safer x

[funkygypsy]

Yup that's me too I'm not really into socialising anymore it's hard work 😓 and I find I don't have the energy or inclination friendship requires commitment and energy I'm used to it to my dog gives me all the friendship I can handle at the moment you're not weird or a loser you just suffer from an illness

[SammieXo in reply to funkygypsy]

Yes it would be difficult to start a new friendship and keep it lol

[Teenaween in reply to funkygypsy]

What is the illness?? This is 100% me

[Ashley228]

Yep, I don't have friends anymore either. And don't go out much. But I'm married and a mom so that keeps me busy. Sometimes I wish I had at least one friend to talk to every once in a while.. But I'm used to it after a few years.

[Teenaween]

I am the same too. I wish to do nothing social & too get too aggregated. Is this part of anxiety??

[Daniellesparkles]

Me too.. anxiety has honestly ruined whatever social life i had which is basically none I can’t even go shopping without having an anxiety attack

I avoid the mall

If we go out to eat I feel uneasy

Same with the movies

My bedroom is the one place I feel safe

Wrapped tight in my blanket with a good book and a bunch of dvds😒

[Nikky_c33]

I’m extra lame...I’m 21 and have anxiety and I’m very introverted. My anxiety has pushed a lot of my friends away and I know I should be partying and drinking like no tomorrow like most during my age and just have fun but I stress out too much🙁