I’ve been in a trap that I can’t get out of for so long. I want to make friends, I want to have friends so badly, I feel so depressed and so lonely. Yet, the thought of trying to talk to new people makes me puke. I’m fucking petrified and I just can’t do it. I need advice.
#Social Anxiety
dense stratus
terse raft
Not sure how you feel about medication but it has been a godsend for me. I used to have crippling social anxiety through my mid 20’s. It was borderline paranoia. There are a lot of options out there that may work for you. I’m of the mind frame that going slow and easing your way into social environments is fine for some people but I’d rather be equipped with a tool that lets me explore every social environment because you can’t always mentally prep yourself (especially those times when interacting is unexpected)
agile flame
Hey, Brady. I'm sorry to hear about that. I know how hard that is. Could it be the case that you are pushing yourself too hard? Why don't you try to take small steps towards that goal. I mean, instead of trying to go out and make new friends, try on the first day to go out for just a minute. Just to feel the breeze (make sure not to do something hard for you; we want you to feel a bit better after the trial; to have a sense of accomplishment). On the second day, try to go out a little further, couple os steps further, 1 more minute outside the house. Again, after that, try to connect with yourself and see that your emotions comes and goes, that the disconfort eventually pass. Keep doing this way each day or week. Eventually you'll reach your goal and meet new people