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Originally Posted by Pinocchio46
Hello Vibrating Obsidian,
Thank you for your message. Most of them are friends, some closer than others I suppose, and family members.
My main hobby is film, it's something I want to do as a career, I'm studying it at college, it's just hard with my anxiety at times.
Thanks again.
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Originally Posted by Pinocchio46
Pretty much the only time I talk to people is through whatsapp, I don't have any social media pages or anything like that. I understand what you are saying about being casual friends, I mentally reached that point with most a few years ago. And I agree about what you said about having hobbies, I think in a way not having people to distract me contributes to me spending more time watching movies which is honestly better for me. I just can't believe that no one even sent a message to me when I was gone, especially as some knew I wasn't in the best of places before hand, even if they didn't know the details.
And my anxiety goes up and down, I had a great 2015 but 2016 seemed to get worse and worse, it was a little better when my phone was off. I try to drink mostly water these days, I don't know if that helps. My sleeping pattern was pretty good too, but now I'm up most of the night.
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I know how it feels.
It takes the understanding that people are so used to socializing that it flows less to meetup with someone who is less socially energetic. It's not that they say "oh I don't want to hang out with that guy", it's just that they choose those they
do want to hang out with, and end up putting you aside. Socializing flows in them so much they don't notice well enough what they are doing and what not. Business (busy-ness) has the same effect.
Most people do not understand the meaning of having struggles, some even no matter how much you tell them.
This is why it's important to first and foremost take care of yourself - exercising, eating well, sleeping well, hobbies, ambitions. If social situations are difficult for you, see how you can do by letting that be a secondary aspect of your life.
I know I'm starting to sound large here, but those are things I tell myself quite frequently, so I'm on a similar land.
I've been exercising for 2.5 months, increasing my diet quality, and it greatly helps!