Recent content by dan_e

Are any other women here using YAZ, antidepressants, or SA meds? If so, I'm curious about what kind you're using and whether or not they're working for you. I'll be going to the doctor for a follow up visit soon and the meds I'm using don't seem to be helping much. I might ask to try something else.

People at work seem to talk about anything at any time and not worry about it. When I talk I always feel like I'm bothering people or intruding in their conversations. This keeps me from talking as much as I would like. I don't know if I should just jump right in with my 2 cents or keep quiet...

I feel the same way, Zarrix. I have to force myself to say hello first or say it at all. I constantly remind myself to 'remember to say hello,' but when the time comes, I can't seem to do it right. People either can't hear me, or I sound miserable because it's so hard to get the words out. Even...

Just curious. Has anyone been the object of desire? Did someone have a crush on you? If so, how did you handle it? :D

....when all the people around you are planning a big celebration, outing, etc. and you're not invited? I just sort of act uninterested, like its no big deal (even if I feel hurt and left out).

I feel almost embarrassed to contact people I know as acquaintances. Sort of like I'm not allowed to call them. Its very isolating.I can't tell whether they want me to or if I'm reading their signals wrong. They've given me their numbers but I cant help thinking that my calling out of the blue...

I have great difficulty making stupid little decisions. Stuff that no one else seems to worry about can make me worry a lot. Picking out clothing or picking a vacation day, etc can make my anxiety skyrocket. The worrying grows then I become depressed, angry and upset. I hate having unfinished...

Does anyone feel like you can't connect with the person(s) you want to be around the most? No matter how hard you try. Does your 'target' always elude you? Yet the people you don't really like and have nothing in common with seem to hang around you.

I feel like people have gotten the wrong impression of me due to anxiety. What to them probably seemed like a brush off was actually my severe anxiety. When they would invite me out I didn't answer or mumbled. Looking back they probably felt bad and thought I was ignoring them. Now they no...

Just the thought of someone approaching me about a date frightens me. Especially when they do it in front of other people or when other people are involved.

Anyone else self conscious and freaked out about wearing a bathing suit? Just the thought makes me cringe :? . I want to, but.....you know how it is.

Anyone else not have many options, or no options to do things you actually enjoy? My anxiety has alienated me from everyone and I no longer get invited anywhere :?. I don't see any way to start getting invited again...other than baring my soul to people and explaining the social problems I've...

How do you respond if someone says the following to you: "you should hang out." Thats it. No specific invite. No actual date, time, or activity. Just in the middle of a conversation. Do you suggest something to do? Do you ask when/where? I'm afraid of how they'll reply because I usually get...

For so long I felt like I was never around people with similar interests. Now that I'm around these people I can't connect with them. What is the missing link!?! I don't understand. I am so depressed. I've blown many opportunities because I either don't know how to respond or because I get...

My only real social outlet is work. Its the only place I interact hands on with other people. There are some people my age there too. Its the only thing that keeps me coming back. If I could only establish friendships with them outside of work (still working on this and making small strides). I...