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Originally Posted by fineday1
How to start discussing my anxiety...I don't know if this thread will be read or if anyone will relate to having anxiety around other people who are going through difficulties. I don't know why I started avoiding my support group (not wanting to be vulnerable with people I barely know). I feel like the anxiety about showing up to group in a positive way to be there for other people puts pressure on me not to be myself and then I don't go, when I really should. Are there better ways of coping with things other than avoidance?
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I also have anxiety esp socially. I feel like everything I say comes out sounding totally moronic. Is it mandatory for you to have to go to group therapy. It sounds like you would feel more comfortable in one on one sessions. You could also try to see why you might find it hard to open up to people and see if you can get better with it. Best of luck, anxiety is a b**** but it does get easier
