onecellinthesea
Well-known member
Hello all!
I'll spare everybody a lengthy background, the short version is I was treated for Social Anxiety (CBT) but in the 3 years since diagnosis, though i've improved SO much, I've learnt that APD is my real issue.
I can't get past the acquaintance barrier with anyone except my partner.
It's gotten close at times, but as I have to really FORCE myself to say the right things to these individuals to seem open, they must sense it and it's all very tense and awkward. And exhausting. All I want is one or two close friends! Atleast then my partner won't feel so under pressure.
Has anyone managed this? It's so frustrating!!
I'll spare everybody a lengthy background, the short version is I was treated for Social Anxiety (CBT) but in the 3 years since diagnosis, though i've improved SO much, I've learnt that APD is my real issue.
I can't get past the acquaintance barrier with anyone except my partner.
It's gotten close at times, but as I have to really FORCE myself to say the right things to these individuals to seem open, they must sense it and it's all very tense and awkward. And exhausting. All I want is one or two close friends! Atleast then my partner won't feel so under pressure.
Has anyone managed this? It's so frustrating!!