Anxiety Support Group

Anxiety is a physical condition marked by intense and persistent feelings of distress, fear, angst or dread. General anxiety caused by routine day-to-day stresses usually passes quickly and is experienced by almost everyone at one time or another. However, such feelings that linger over time and are very difficult to cope with, and which lack a clear cause, may indicate...

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madelynjay
madelynjay

Hello, i have some questions on what the best way is to make friends. I have been friendless for about 2 years. No one to talk to, no one to hang out with, and when i interact with someone i think could be a potential friend, i forget how to speak and am constantly worrying about if i said the wrong thing or if im werid and scaring them away. I live in a fairly large city so there's lots of people i could meet but have no idea where to start. I have very bad anxiety so its hard to find the right friend that can understand it from the get go. I don't expect them to understand or know anything about the anxiety i deal with, just want someone who is accepting. Any suggestions?



Thanks. 

Restful
Restful
Hi, I can definitely relate to how you feel. I feel so much anxiety most of the time that I don’t even feel like being around people because I don’t know what to say. It’s easier for me to talk to people online than it is in person. I’m here if you want to talk.
mycroftt
mycroftt
ok... I will talk with you and maybe we can kick somethings around ,,,this can be an up time,, if you use it ,,,,, neil
Littlechef
Littlechef
Of you want to make new friends you can send me a
request , we can send each other members and get to know each other as we can not talk face to face so if this helps feel free to message me .

Take care all .
Community LeaderMid
Mid
Practice speaking to yourself in the mirror. Get your self comfortable in confident appearance and practice that so you can feel it.

Doing this will help you feel more balanced when you do meet others in public and knowing you look confident will make it easier to stay focused on the conversation.

Best wishes.
CatsNBirds
CatsNBirds
Have you looked for an anxiety support group in your city? Being that you’re in a good size city, there might be serval support groups for you to choose from. You might meet some really understanding friends that way.
Another possible way to meet people in the future might be via meetup..com
You can search for groups in your area. There are so many groups doing a ton of different things. There’s a socially awkward meetup group in my area that I’ve considered joining but I haven’t gotten up the courage.
madelynjay
madelynjay
Yes i have attended various groups in my city but most of the people who attend are much older than me (i'm 21 and their 50+). I was hoping to make friends that way but it doesn't seem like it!
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