New Here :-)

[olga]

Hi All...
I'm an anxiety sufferer like most here. Am at a point in my life where I'm ready to face this head on though. Have been on meds several times and can't deal with the side effects. Plain and simple...it's time for me to make changes. I want to, and it's what's best for me.

I like people...problem is...I don't think people like me. That's part of the anxiety though, and I'm learning that anxiety is a big liar. Those fear feelings aren't mine...they belong to the anxiety...and it's time to start listening to MY voice. Something I've never learned to do.

I'm married...my hubby is a total God send. I've put him through his paces with my disorder. He has friends, but I really don't...too fearful. But in a step to makes changes and get better, I made the choice to go find some friends...lol!!! I found this forum, and am astonished at how many people out there are just like me. Even though you'd never wish this anxiety ridden life on anyone, it's good to know I'm not alone.

I hope to find/offer good info here, meet new people, and use this experience as a tool in my recovery process.

[abcdefghix]

That's part of the anxiety though, and I'm learning that anxiety is a big liar.

Well said. When your mind starts with the usual chatter about how you aren't good enough or that people don't really like you or bla bla bla, just say "thanks for the input" and move on. It's a broken record that we've all heard before, not worth listening to.

[chanel07]

Welcome!

I hope we can help you! :D