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[Marie2013]

Hi - my first post. I live in the UK and have always from severe anxiety about making friends and getting to know people except as an acquaintance. I don't like but can manage a bit of small talk. I go to choir and if a group go to the pub after I can manage that. However I never take things further with an individual or small group. I don't invite people to do things and have had three friends in my life. I have my parents for support and family friends but that's it. This is not new it's always been there.
I feel alone. I've been diagnosed with depression about 10 years, but the SOcial Anxiety is well before that. I'm hoping to find anyone a bit like me, who is ok in quite a lot of social situations, but when it gets in any way personal can't cope at all.

[tailspin]

Hi Marie, Welcome to the site. This is a great place to share experiences and get some tips. Everyone is very friendly here! I'm wondering whether you have ever had any treatment for your depression and social anxiety? Therapy or medication?

Wishing you the best, and look forward to seeing you around the forum!

[deeter4]

Hello, and welcome to the forum. I am glad you have a place where you feel safe to vent :)

[Angie 91]

Hi Marie
I joined this forum yesterday I can relate to some of the things you are writing.
I think it may be more commen then we think. anyway I find it easier to write online then meet people in the real world so sometimes a night infront of the pc is a healthy alternative I guess.
How old are you?

[Marie2013]

Hi Marie, Welcome to the site. This is a great place to share experiences and get some tips. Everyone is very friendly here! I'm wondering whether you have ever had any treatment for your depression and social anxiety? Therapy or medication?

Wishing you the best, and look forward to seeing you around the forum!

Thanks Tailspin
I've had all sorts of treatment for he depression/anxiety. My first unsuccessful try was age 14 when I saw a psychiatrist who misinterpreted what I said so no treatment. I tried a couple of other therapists about learning to make friends, but no success. Then I got the depression and had a mixture of meds and therapies. A lot of the therapy was just "fire fighting" by keeping me stable not too depressed, but therefore didn't deal with issues. I've had to give up work and now volunteer with a charity. Again I'm looking at therapy that might be DBT or CBT. Just need to wait for a referral and then find out the waiting list. I might post in the main forum
Thanks again.