After months of waiting I finally got admitted to a group for therapy. My personal therapist said she could only help me so much and that I needed a more intensive program. The one she chose is a 6 month program teaching coping techniques, mindfulness, social skills, and goal setting. I have went to one session and all I can say is its a scary place. At 30 years old I am the youngest in the group. I am nervous about actually opening up to a room of strangers. I feel exposed when I try to do so, and my anxiety makes me bumble like an idiot. I know I have to be open for this process to work. I desperately want to learn so I can get back into the real world and be productive.

Any advice or words of encouragement for how to handle group therapy and get the most out of it? I would love to hear others experiences to take the edge off.