I know this sounds like a stupid question, but I have had a problem with social anxiety disorder, basically I feel very uncomfortable when I'm around strangers, the more they're are the more anxious I become, I find it hard concentrating on what other people are saying. Heart starts to pound a lot.
I've been living for the 7 years past virtual solitary confinement, with no friends whatsoever. I spoke to a counsellor and decided to face my anxiety and try and make new friends, although I've joined a gym, I'm still struggling.
So my question really is what places can I go to meet and interact with new people?
How can I find new friends?
like the guy said join clubs, etc....... have you also considered church? it may sound religious, but many people make friends b/c of church....people there can b really friendly and patient w/ u....or try calming yourself down when you get nervous and anxious, that's what i do when i get nervous.... and tell yourself you're gonna b fine. hope this helped!
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Reply:Volunteer for charity work like helping in a shop. One hour a week will help you to interact with other people. Don't leave it any longer to do something as the situation can only get worse. You have to make your own life. Good luck!
Reply:Join a club, start without something simple and not pretentious, maybe something in your area of home so you don't have to travel too far, of it things get uncomfortable where ever you are you don't have far to go.
Reply:Well done you for over coming your anxiety. I suggest going to a local pub on a quiet night to get you used to people. Also why not join another club that you have interests in such as drawing. Take your time with this as its a long slow process. Remember youve been in virtual solitary confinement for 7 years so its going to take some time but it will be ok if you can keep up with the good work.
Reply:join clubs and do the things you like to do. you can't just go places to meet people, that doesn't happen. you need to get involved in activities that you like and then other people that like the same things will be there. and there you can make new friends.
Reply:Just be normal %26amp; don't be conscious of yourself. Be self-confident. Just have faith in yourself. I too have this problem but I've got better with age. When u come across a stranger just concentrate on what they are saying %26amp; how to carry on your conversation instead of thinking what that person is thinking about u. U won't find a change like this to happen overnight. It'll happen gradually. Don't worry as u are taking the right steps! All the best! lol!
P.S. I'm willing to be your friend!
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