I've been really really lucky,I met someone with the same problems as me.But it was still hard..It's nice knowing they will understand and not judge.
But I was still convinced when we met up,she would not like me,that I wouldn't be able to even look her in the eyes or talk because I really am that nervous around people.I also have chronic depression and im recovering from a drug addiction.
But I decided to bite the bullet and agree to meet which is probably the hardest thing I've ever done,but I am soooo glad I did.My social anxiety is crippling,I have been house bound for years,I cant even go to the corner shop without having an anxiety attack.So I hope this can give people a bit of hope,because I never thought I would meet someone or be happy again.And if I hadn't of pushed myself out of my comfort zone I probably would still be alone and in the same situation.