[MmeAllTalk]

Although i have always dealt with anxiety I have found it so much harder more recently not to feel alone. I tried to find support groups near me but that hasnt worked out well. And, I am trying to use on line forums and chat rooms to help but i feel like little is making a difference. I feel this is so hard!
Mel

[Miswimmy1]

are you seeing a t? i felt like it was me against the world before i met my t. and i was so ashamed of having to see someone about my anxiety. and then t made me realize... its OK to want a teammate. its OK to want someone to talk to about ur feelings. i hope you will seek help because it doesn't have to be so lonely

[poptart316]

Yeah, are you seeing a therapist? They'd probably know of some support groups.... my therapist has been very helpful.. I avoided seeing one for years, like I was kind of in denial, I mean I knew I had problems but felt like it was something I had to deal with on my own. I eventually realized that my problems were too much for me to sort out on my own and accepted that I needed help.. as soon as I did that and took advantage of the resources out there and started seeing a therapist, things started to get better for me and it was really nice to share my genuine feelings/pain with someone.. esp since I had bottled them up for soo long.. and it's nice to have that support.

[MmeAllTalk]

Thanks for responding! I do and have seen a therapist for over twenty years, and when i am with her she is the best gift in the world to me and i dont feel so alone. However, I have very few people in my life besides my family who are difficult, to say the least, and i really wish that there were other people i could talk to rather than feeling so alone and ashamed of my mental health and my emotions. I need people in my life and i dont have any and its painful.
Mel

[Miswimmy1]

are you working with ur t on making friends? is that why you feel held up? because i know i have a hard time connecting with ppl, and that is one of the reasons i am alone. im working on how to interact with ppl with my t.

[ndgirl]

I'm sorry to hear that you are having a hard time Mel. I can relate to not having friends to share things with and feel less alone. For me I just keep trying to find things I can do such as reading,puzzles, etc to help get through the long nights and weekends.
Please try to remember that you are entitled to your emotions and are nothing to be ashamed of.

[5norlax]

Originally Posted by MmeAllTalk

Although i have always dealt with anxiety I have found it so much harder more recently not to feel alone. I tried to find support groups near me but that hasnt worked out well. And, I am trying to use on line forums and chat rooms to help but i feel like little is making a difference. I feel this is so hard!
Mel

Dear Mel,
My mood just lifted a little...because I feel the exact same way you do. I have a really hard time being social...I have one friend in my life and I feel its cause they are my partner. I have no idea on how to start conversations and can't see myself going to any groups at the moment..I just wanna feel full..not alone.
Pat