Posted by Poet on May 4, 2007, at 18:25:14
In reply to Feeling Hopeless, posted by Paxo on May 4, 2007, at 17:13:34
Hi Paxo,
Welcome to Babble.
I have social anxiety and I understand what it's like to want to be involved in something, but at the same time be scared out of my mind. Meds have helped me, therapy has helped me.
Also understanding myself a little better has helped: I don't like crowds, I don't like noise, and I'm only comfortable with a small group of friends who I have things in common with. If I can talk about movies I'm in my element and I stay within that element.
What are things that you feel comfortable doing or talking about? Music? Movies? As a writing instructor once told me, write what you know, well I've adapted it to talk about what I know.
Meds wise, I just started on Lexapro more for anxiety than depression. I take Clonazepam when my anxiety really is high and I take Seroquel to sleep. I've been in therapy for 4 1/2 years and it has helped my anxiety and depression. Lately we've been working on reframing my negative thoughts. Talk about hard work!
Good luck.
Poet
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