[aria83]

I have been depressed for a while. I don't know whats brought it on. Or maybe I do. I have no life. No boyfriend. I have social anxiety. I have major avoidance issues, and I am in desperate need of being social, at the same time. I signed up for a french class in January. But I cannot see myself going. I have signed up and dropped like 3 language classes from this adult ed program, over the course of a year.

Maybe I should be gentle with myself. I feel like...I am rushing everything. Maybe it doesn't work that way. Maybe patience really is a virtue, in my case.

I get stressed about other stuff too. But I guess I'm done ta;lking bout it for now. I just need some support. Thanks.

[Dan12345]

Sorry to hear you are feeling like this. You can do it, I live by 1 major rule in life, you only live once, I don't wanna regret anything in my life, take each step as it comes and embrace the change

Hi Aria, have you tried any meds to help you with your social anxiety? That's good advice above from Dan. I wish I had no regrets. I wish I knew what to say to help you. I have no friends because I can't seem to talk to anyone because I think I'm too depressed to do them any good. I hope it helps you just to know you are not alone. And yes you should be gentle with yourself

[onlytime]

I'm sorry you're having a really hard time. It sounds like you have good intentions of going to the French class and trying to be more social. But it also sounds like it seems overwhelming for you. Are there small things you can do to build your confidence? For example, can you meet up with someone to go to the coffee shop?

Good luck, and keep talking - we're here to support you!

[outoftheblue]

I have done the same thing with classes, dropped them or went halfway and just dropped out. i can't say i have a social life, i don't have any close friends, just old friends who live far away. I know what it feels like to just want someone to call when it just hits you "i'm actually depressed". i don't know if you are like me, without any close friends or family to talk to, but i am hoping to talk to people on here who have or are going through the same types of problems as i am. i am here to chat if you need to .