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Hi everyone, hope you are safe. I had a friend who was also my ex. We split up two years ago. We used to work together as well. My friend suffers with depression and a high level of anxiety. Is a loner. Cares very much about his friends. In December 2018, When I left the job, another...

I rang my friend two days ago and his personal phone went straight to voicemail. I left a message. When his personal phone is off, I know it's his way of needing space. This evening, I rang his work phone and it rang out about five times before going to voicemail. I sent a text requesting if we...

I have a question that’s been in my mind for a while now. With so much of the avoidants’ behaviour being pulling away, I wonder how do you have a fair argument with someone who is avoidant? If you can’t talk to them or that is sort of my impression so I need some clarification on it. How do we...

Hi everyone So I have a new job which I started back in March (last month). It's working in mental health but the Forensics side. This is a new side of mental health which I have little knowledge of the criminal justice side. The first month of the job was induction. I am really happy with the...

Hi guys This is the link with my orginal story. https://socialphobiaworld.com/threads/im-confused.65935/ Update So I got on with my life. Decided to just move forward. In a new job which has increasing helped me to focus on a more positive life. Made me realise my self worth was more. I was...

Hi All I'm going to refer him as M.* M and I dated on and off for one year. Became friends then started seeing each other again. M is an introvert. Has depression and anxiety. Scared of commitment. Many people feel he has*aspergers. His always been hot and cold in our relationship. Put the...

Hi All Here is the link of my previous story. https://socialphobiaworld.com/should-i-stay-or-should-i-go-65731/ So after finally getting a hold of this guy. We sat down to have a chat. He informed me he only told me what I wanted to hear via needing time and space to think about working on...

Hi All Here is a link of my full story of my relationship with me and my ex. https://socialphobiaworld.com/excited-but-anxious-in-returning-65674/ Since I returned back to my old job. My team suspect I and my ex were/are in a relationship. I and my ex work in the same team. But my management...

I have been working in my current job for two years now. I left for two months to start a new job. However, I found the new job – it was a very toxic environment. Management talking about other staffs confidentiality in the office. Gossiping about others. I was still covering overtime shifts for...

So in a nutshell. Here's my story. I was with my ex boyfriend for one year. He has depression, anxiety, is quite socially awkward as well. When we first started dating, it was lovely. He would phone, text, take me out on dates and compliment me. He was quite affectionate. We would have sex. It...

Hi All I have been working for a company for almost two years. Within that timeframe. I was working as a Support Worker for 19 months in a Supported Housing setting. It was the best job I ever had. Great management. Great work experience. Great rapport with staff and client's. But I guess...

I have been in an on/off relationship with my friend for about one year. When the relationship first began, it was so good. We both contributed towards the relationship. However I guess as they say, once the honeymoon period ended. Things changed between us. He stopped making contact and...

He explained that he found the text message difficult and as he was at work when he received it. If it had been at home, he would have accepted it more. But he finds when I give him compliments - he finds it difficult as his not that way i.e receiving compliments. He apologised for not being...

Hi All Here is a quick update on my original story. Here is the link for full story: Anyway, my EX boyfriend. Feels refreshing and quite weird saying that. He stayed over on Friday evening. Made it clear that he didn't want to discuss our relationship and nor his decision. However, he...

Hi All I've been my boyfriend for almost one year now. He has depression, anxiety, is quite socially awkward as well. When we first started dating, it was lovely. He would phone, text, take me out on dates and compliment me. He was quite affectionate. We would have sex. It was all perfect...

Came back from my GP appointment this morning. It was the final medication review before I finally come off medication for good. GP is happy with my progress. I appear to be more stable and recovering well with my depression and anxiety. It's my decision to come off medication as I have been...

Hi All Merry Christmas. My boyfriend and I have been dating for a while. He has always told me he finds commitment scary and fears away from a serious relationship. For quite a while, I noticed when we go out or are in work. Whenever a woman walks past, he stares at their bottom. If we are in...

Hi guys I recently posted a thread called "Boyfriend Issues". I gave my boyfriend a chance to make things right. I need see actions and not hear words. Which he promised he would. Since then, he has made no attempt. He has more passion to spend his time using facebook talking to friends. Even...