Not Sure What To Do.

[Jamie_S]

At this moment I feel like I need to do something big to change the course of my life and If I don't do it soon I'll sink further down and find it almost impossible to climb back out. As I suffer from social anxiety mostly, I really struggle to initiate and maintain a conversation with people I don't know, and so I feel trapped in my house with a strong desire to go out and meet people, get a small job and just change my routine up a bit.

The thing is I overthink how the interaction will go and this will increase my anxiety further making it harder for me to go out and do it until it ends up being too late, I'm not sure what to do anymore as my family can't really help as it's me that needs to do this myself but I just don't know how.

I wasn't too sure about posting here at first as I'm in that mindset where I think it's pointless telling anyone as they can't really help me (this often includes family and health professionals) but I pushed myself as it can't hurt and who knows, some advice or comforting words may help in some way.

I want to meet new people and try to get somewhere but I don't know where you'd go about doing that, I am not a fan of public places with big crowds such as large shopping centres or local pubs and I'm more of a quiet person who likes a calm environment.

Apologies for the long post.

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I know where you are coming from. Socialism is not my thing either. When in verbal conversations in person I just want to bring it to a close quickly so I can get back to my comfort level.

Overthinking it will bring anxiety to you. Just do your best to stay calm and control your level of anxiety.

I always felt I was sinking too. I had to change my way of thinking as coping with others. May you find the strength within you to be able to do the same. 😊