I have been having a lot of trouble with friends lately. My anxiety has gotten to extreme levels lately and it leaves me feeling that I need constant reassurance from everyone because I'm so afraid people hate me or think I'm weird. My anxiety is often coupled with these low self esteem issues and needs of approval but when I am not overly anxious I am a quite confident person. I find myself constantly apologizing and trying to explain my situation to everyone's annoyance. One of my friends, who I was hoping to get to know more and possibly move to a more romantic relationship told me that I am just looking for pity. That is certainly not my intention. I just want them to understand so they dont judge me but it would seem they are doing that anyway. I just want to know that there is someone out there who might understand. I feel like so much less of a person