I seem to be unable to socialize normally at all

[sadandlonelyinspain]

I’ve become increasingly isolated over the years and I barely talk to people anymore. I live with my mother and my cousin but we don’t have a good relationship so I don’t talk to them much either. Yesterday an acquaintance that I hadn’t spoken with in a few months texted me so I started getting anxious and overthinking things to a ridiculous extreme, like I can’t think of a thing to say, I don’t have anything interesting to say, I don’t want to say something weird or dumb or annoying, she knows vaguely of some of my issues so she probably pities me, I doubt she’s texting me because she likes me as a person, I’m not likeable, I’m not even a very nice person, and then it always takes me way too long to respond a text. And this is just with texting or talking online, in person I can barely look at someone’s face.

I feel lonely most of the time and I wish I had someone to talk to but when the opportunity presents I just wanna go hide somewhere.

I’ve been meaning to go to a therapist, I’ve searched in my area and I’ve found one that I want to go see but I haven’t called yet (I don’t even know what to say tbh, like what is someone even supposed to say in this situation?). In the meantime if anyone has any advice on how to deal with this type of issue I’d appreciate it.

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Talk to a doctor and see if u can get counseling and meds.

[KarolinaJ]

Hey, if you would like to talk more please email me at [e-mail]. I would love to help you. I am a training therapist so I might be able to help without you having to leave the house or pay for one yet if you aren't ready

[MAS_Nurse in reply to KarolinaJ]

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[MAS_Nurse]

Hello, Welcome to this supportive community. I'm sorry you are struggling at the moment. You are important and what you have to say is valuable and important. Have you spoken with your GP lately about how you feel. They can advise regarding possible medication, but also refer you to your local community mental health services, who can offer a range of psychological therapies free on the NHS.

Take a look at the Pinned posts section [right side of screen] at the Free MH guides and you can download any you think might help. Also, the MIND charity site has a lot of useful information: mind.org.uk/

You are not alone, and folks here as you can see are only too willing to come along side and support you.

Take care, Best wishes.