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Ashley Holley
02-20-2014, 05:23 PM
So, this is my first ever post. My name is Ash I'm 22 and from the UK and It's nice to meet you all!:)
I've always known I was different and always felt alienated from other people. When I was growing up, I was bullied every day as far as I can remember, being pushed and spat at when In school, and name calling etc this lasted for around 8-9 years, when I left school I thought I got over everything and life would be okay.. But I feel like I'm a totally different person now and have lost who I truly am. I don't know who Ashley is anymore sometimes. It's hard to put what I feel into words but I sometimes feel weird, awkward, constantly fiddling with items and always adjusting my clothes and sometimes I sweat for no reason only slightly though, It's almost a self-conscious feeling constantly when I'm outside the house like someone is looking at me, the feeling never seems to go. I've never seen anybody professionally about the way I feel, but It's starting to impact my way of life. I'm not as free-willed and confident as I used to be.. When I did leave school I went on to college and did so much different stuff which I'm proud of, but I feel a huge detachment of the person I was.. I work in health care and I just know It's an anxiety of some kind. I think It's time to look for answers..
Maybe seeing a GP would be on my list? /Rant over lol:)

NixonRulz
02-20-2014, 05:32 PM
Hi, Ashley -

Seems a bunch of Ashly's have come in here recently

They have all been great, so don't be the Ashley that screws the streak up!

Great that you are looking for answers so soon

The more time that goes by, the harder it is to get the direction changed back

You should by all means speak to a doctor and get some opinions and options

Read lots and post. There are way too many great answers from people that know exactly how you feel

You will make it through just fine, Ashley