Just looking for some people to talk to.....feeling alone...

[jen78fl]

Hi everyone. Im new here. I think I probably belong here. lol I am 28 and have a 3 1/2 year old son. My husband and I moved here to FL last year and I have not made any friends here... I have tried with a few people but they seem too busy with their own lives.. And I probably passed up a few opportunities to make friends with these people, so its kind of my fault too. Anyway, I work from home doing medical transcription, which I like in a lot of ways because of the flexibility but it really just isolates me more. I just get really depressed not having any friends to talk to really or hang out with. I have 1 really good friend, but she lives in TX and we hardly ever even talk on the phone, just online sometimes. I did have someone who I thought was a really good friend a few years ago, but she basically screwed me over..long story... Anyways, I just wish I could get out and meet some people but I dont know how.. I even joined a local meetup group, but cant get myself to go to any meetups. I really dont like big groups of people.. The really funny thing is that my husband is the exact opposite of me.. He is the most outgoing, friendly person I know. He will talk to anyone and everyone. He is always on his cell phone.. Hes friends will all the neighbors. He will go and hang out with the neighbors across the street for hours sometimes. Of course I get annoyed at him because he is over there having fun and I am stuck here. I have tried going over to socialize but just felt really awkward standing there with my husband and the group of neighbors talking.. but thats the story of my life pretty much.. I just wish I knew some way to get out and meet people. I am thinking of possibly volunteering at my sons school if they need me to, just to get out and meet people and do something productive. Anyways, sorry this post is so long. Id like to hear others stories too. Its always nice to feel like you are not alone. And if anyone has any advice or suggestions for me, I would appreciate it! Well, thanks everyone for listening!

Jen

 

[TAMPA-BAY]

Hi how are you and welcome to the site. I would suggest you learn a little more about how anxiety works before you volunteer at your sons school. If you just blindly volunteer with out understanding who this affects us it wont do you anygood. Feel free to email me if you need someone in your area to chat with.

I can relate to how you feel. Just 12 months ago I had never talk to anyone like us before and even though I was alone. Thank goodness for the internet.Bye

 

[jen78fl]

Thanks Tampa Bay

 

[jayo]

Good advice - get a book on CBT - Cognitive Behaviour Therapy.

This will allow you to practice anxiety controlling and defeating techniques.

Let us all know how you get on.

J

 

[rado31]

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