Fuzzy,

I just now saw this post, I'm impressed-- you should feel proud! Expressing yourself like you did--- I know too well what an accomplishment that is for those of us Avoidant Personality Disorder strugglers!

Every thread I start- when talking about myself- leaves me feeling horrible, like I don't deserve any attention-compassion or closeness. I hope you can talk yourself out of that way of thinking.

We all have a right to express how we feel and to receive compassion and kindness-- just that some of us aren't used to it. ( saying this for myself as well )-- but that doesn't make it wrong--- it just feels foreign and frightening.

I'm so sorry you have met with indifferent mental health workers. It does sound very difficult in the UK. I've heard from others about the struggles there.

Keep posting..... you are doing the right thing!! We are here listening and caring!


mandy