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I had to go to a family get-together last weekend -shudders- and I ran into my cousin and somehow we ended up talking about mental illnesses and the like. Eventually we got to depression and anxiety and he basically said that people with anxiety and depression just cannot cope with reality like...

I can't remember... If I wake up before 2 in the afternoon I'm usually exhausted. I sleep so much :(

How can I live with all these worries suffocating me? I need to get my **** in order but it seems dauntingly impossible... I'll never have a regular life. I'll always be one (or several) steps below everyone else. :( Sorry if this comes off as a pity thread, but frankly I feel terrible tonight...

Have any of you attempted this? How did it affect your SA? I've really been considering this since I hate my town and I have far too much baggage here. Starting with a clean slate might help with my anxiety...

Is it possible you think?

Has anybody on here ever done this? What are the pros and cons? How long did you stay? And most importantly...did it HELP? :/

Did anyone else's parents ever give them advice like this? My dad did, and I think he did suspect I had anxiety growing up but he never divulged me. In some strange way I think his advice made it worse for me. Telling me to do something is different than encouraging. >_>

But after a week they seem to fade away :/ In real life, however, I stand zero chance at making any friends. Is anybody else like this?

Of course, I struggle conversing with ANYONE, but its with nice looking people where I truly choke. I always get the feeling that they're thinking, "God...what is this ugly, awkward loser doing talking to ME?!". Even today at the gas station, the girl at the cashier was really cute and she asked...

From what I noticed, my teachers either loved me or despised me. They loved me because I was (usually) a bright student and I never caused any problems or drama. On the other hand, quite a few didn't care for me at all and would let their preconceived notions drive their opinion of me. Some...

:( It just makes things worse, I always compare my worthless life to others who have a happy, fulfilled life. It's impractical and doesn't help but I still pity myself no matter what... Does anybody else have this issue? :(

For those of us without any friends, do you still put time aside to "go out"? I have to say that I rarely have the energy to even leave my apartment...I really don't have a NEED to but it helps to get some fresh air since I leave my apartment twice a week tops. ::(: When you leave your house do...

Am I insane? Does anybody else laugh for seemingly no reason, especially when you're alone? Maybe it's my body telling me I need to lighten up more...

How do you all cope with being labeled as an oddball, a loony, a whacko, a nut?

The story goes like this - I'm currently 19 and still homebound. My parents separated early this year and my father has had zero impact on my life ever since. While this is, overall, excellent (my dad had a caustic, negative influence over me and how I should be living my life, he also abused my...

I tried to use Omegle, a video chat site, to try to get over my anxiety and it definitely just backfired... Stranger: you ever try purging? it involves throwing up until you are pretty. Also a haircut and maybe thinning out those eyebrows and you will make more friends than your little brother...

Honestly...probably yes. I'd gain heaps of confidence if I got laid and improved my self-image issues as well... I know it's vain but...:/

Well my mom did it, she finally sprung the question onto me today and I expected it. Mostly because I KNOW she finds it unusual that I've never had a girlfriend, that I'm not into guy stuff (sports, cars, drinking, etc), and that I'm so withdrawn...she told me that she suspects that I'm hiding...

I stay in my room, watch movies and shows, listen to music, play video games, and occasionally read. Anyone else never really leave their room even? I think sometimes my mom is creeped out by me... ::(: And she's the only support I have even...

You go up to a person and ask them what Social Phobia is, I'll betcha around half will have NO idea what it is.