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Posted 9/8/2011 6:27 PM (GMT 0)
Hello. I'm a brand new member looking for a community to help me deal with my anxiety. I have other psychological problems as well, but the anxiety is forefront these days. I am very isolated. I don't have any friends in the town I'm in because I'm afraid to meet other women and make friends. Actually I don't know how to do that and that's pretty embarrassing. Right now I am learning more about the difference between lonliness and solitude. I don't expect miracles in joining a group such as this, but my biggest hope is that I could have an exchange with different people and there be mutual support.

Post Edited By Moderator (Scaredy Cat) : 9/8/2011 12:32:30 PM (GMT-6)

Posted 9/8/2011 6:40 PM (GMT 0)
Hi kvmr and a big welcome to you! I think that you are fabulous for reaching out and looking to make some connections with others! It is a big step, and one that will help you with your anxiety and eventually making friends where you live:)

Please don't be embarrassed about your hesitancy to make new friends. This can be intimidating for anyone, and is especially hard when trying to deal with the burden of managing a disorder like anxiety. Like anything, as you start to feel better, and more confident, things will seem easier, and socializing with become less overwhelming.

This is an amazing community that is full of support, advice, caring and friendship. I found friends here when I was at my lowest point in my anxiety and panic struggles, with the help of therapy and this community, I am now enjoying recovery from panic. It also gave me a boost and confidence to know that I was not alone with my struggles.

We are so glad that you have found us, and hope that you will continue to post anytime that you have a question, or sharing:)

Looking forward to getting to know you better,
Scaredy Cat
Posted 9/8/2011 8:39 PM (GMT 0)
Hello Kvmr,

If you have free time, try out the anxiety chat room. Always support and great people to talk to.......WM

Posted 9/9/2011 7:59 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks so much for the welcome and the advice. I'm not sure how to find the chat room, but I'll go explore and see what I can discover.
Posted 9/9/2011 8:33 PM (GMT 0)
The chat room icon is at the top of each page, right hand side in between 'calendar' and 'search'.

Just click on the icon, and it will take you to the sign in page. Be sure to pick your desired chat room and then sign in with your user name.

If no one is on chat, you can always post with questions, sharing and vents...we do our best to answer as quickly as we can:)

Take care,
S.C.
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