SA Groups:Pro or Con

[godzprincezz]

Ok yall. I have this misconception about race and stereotypes. I always feel like I am being unfairly judged. And I am also bipolar. I was on Lithium and i think it impaired the way i think and speak. So its hard for me to find words. I call it word clog. I am just blank in conversations. So this is where the group thing comea in. I am scared that if i get in there and there are highly intellectual, articulate, and fluent speaking people there i will be intimidated. And that will cause my anxiety to rise and I will be worse off then I started off. Can anyone share their input
I mean would you considering going to a group if you were me when you have all of those worries.

 

[TAMPA-BAY]

SA groups Pros and Con

Hi there I am not sure what you are asking us? Could you be more specfic? Also I must of miss your intro post so I'll just say welcome here.

 

[LittleMissMuffet]

Hi Godzprincess,

I am going to go to an anxiety group for the first time. What I read on the website for this group was that it is perfectly acceptable for a person to be silent and not contribute their story or experiences.
And I think that people are more likely to understand where you are coming from.

Worst comes to worse, even if you do experience anxiety, you don't have to continue going to the group. But why not give it a try? You might find that it is a really rewarding experience for you, and people there may inspire you and bring more cheer to your life.
-Give it a go! Think along the lines of: What do I really have to lose by trying this even once?

 

[TAMPA-BAY]

going to meet ups

Oh now I understand. I have a anxiety meet up soon and I am nervous but at the same time looking foward to going so I can be withe like minded people for the first time ever.

I dont expect us to completely jell with each other and get along completely but it will be nice to sit with others who think about social situations the way I do.

 

[Tryin]

Oh, definately go for it. I am sure the people in there will be great, but I wouldn't bet on majority of people on a SA meetup being extraordinary articulate and fluent speaking. Don't worry about it, just go.
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