Hey. I'm making friends and people are talking to me. It's great, right? I guess I'd really just like some reassurance that things are going to be all right and that I'm okay.
Before I used to be afraid that once people really got to know me, they'd find something scary and horrible and not like me any more.
So, does any one have any words of encouragement? I'd really appreciate it. Thanks.
Hello, I feel the same way..this is my first time on a forum or even talking to anyone online.I'm a little behind times as far as chatting with people on the computer. I was nervous the first night I went on..Now just a couple of days into it, I'm really finding it encouraging to get ideas and talk about anxiety with other people that are going through the same thing. My closest friends have pretty much abandoned me at this point because they don't understand what I'm going through. I used to be a very outgoing person and I think they think I just don't want to do anything with them anymore..this couldn't be further from the truth..I want my old life back..and having the support of people in a forum like this is really helping, especially since my longtime friends and family just don't really understand. Keep your chin up, I feel like this program is a godsend and we're all going to get better encouraging each other along the way. Best of Luck and God Bless!