Posted: Mon Aug 30, 2004 6:02 am Post subject: New. How old is everyone?
Hello my name is Antarctica (for real). I'm new here. Do I have social phobia? Well I am afraid of social things so I'd say yes. Lets see, I also haven't made a friend since 5th grade. I never really leave my room. I don't really let it get to me though. I'm going to go to a doctor. It's like, I crave being with people but I also force myself to enjoy being alone cuz I always am. I read, draw, write, day dream and listen to music. The show must go on!
Maybe I only think that because I'm 16. When I move out to go to college and I have no family I will probably be a hermit.
Joined: Aug 30, 2004 Posts: 2 Location: Netherlands
Posted: Mon Aug 30, 2004 11:25 am Post subject: Hello
Hello,
Im also new here. Im 22 years old. I'm going in therapy next week for my social phobia/depression. I really have problems living at the moment. Deep inside I want to do a lot of things but because of my intense fear I'm living a life which I dont like. It's very frustrating. Right now I can only hope for better days.
Welcome, Antarctica! That's a very *cool* name LOL . Sorry, I couldn't resist the bad pun.
Like Orlando, I am also 31. I'm glad to hear that you've recognized your problem at your age-- when I was 16 I was just having a hellish of a time getting by, and had no idea why!
Start tackling it now-- you don't want to spend your college years as a hermit. You'll miss out on so much and regret it later. On the bright side, progress can be made, and it's often easier to make friends in college than it is in high school.
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. Sorry, I couldn't resist the bad pun.
