Not wanting to go out to see friends

[Paradigm]

I haven't wanted to go out to see friends since mid-May. I am beginning to worry they will no longer be my friends as we used to see each other several times a week.

I hid it at first, by the fact we were moving house - needed to save money, needed to pack unpack.

When I saw my GP, I told them I was fine - same as always. I also didn't mention that I'd been attacked at work (a common experience in my line). It was a first meeting with my GP surgery and I was only there for medication anyway. I've booked a new appointment for after I get back from my holiday.

I know the solution is to get out and do stuff... but it's so hard.

[Suzie40]

If they are real friends, they will wait for you. Mine do. I'm sorry that you've been attacked at work - I'm not sure I would want a job where that happened. I'm glad you've got another appointment with your GP booked - perhaps you could write things down before you go so you don't get tempted to say 'everything's fine' xx

[Lin1944]

Hi, whenever I get bad bouts of anxiety that last about 6 weeks, I tell my friends and family and just keep in touch by text. I don’t want to socialise and prefer to stay at home. Hopefully they seem to understand and once the anxiety passes I am ok again. I have been advised to still go out and mix when I feel like this and try and accept that anxiety will float away if I accept it. Easier said than done x