Agoraphobia Support Group

So after making a whole two posts, and writing a self-sorrow induced diary entry six months ago im back. I just had a quick glance at the message PerryM posted, wondering why "Do you not post or participate because…", and I felt like I should at least throw my two cents at it. For me I find it hard to even talk to my friends and family about ANYTHING really, I was never really brought up to "share", in truth I've always felt that showing emotions was a weakness that people would gladly exploit. I cant hardly make eye contact with another person, let alone come onto the internet which is made up of strangers to talk about my life. Even writing this post took alot of effort, my mind keeps telling me that this is all pointless. That nobody honestly cares, but if that's true why is this website even here? I suspect that its the same for alot of people here, a bit of shyness mixed with some why bothers, and a deep seated fear of looking like a fool to a large group of people.

Hi SWG!!

I do understand what you are saying. I actually never chatted about what I have to my family until I started chatting in here. It was very hard to explain something to them that I knew was real, but thought I was one of the only ones.

The thing about feeling like we might make ourselves look foolish somehow relates to what we have. Honestly, most of us get what you mean. Maybe that is why we have so many silly posts and jokes in here? It makes us more comfortable for what we can joke around about.

I can honestly say, after joining this group and chatting and also reading, my anxiety has dropped SO much. I read books, joined classes, but this group made me feel like "Hey, I can do it".

We won't laugh at you Hun.....Unless you want us to

Welcome to the group!!!

Somewhiteguy...we do care, even if it is through cyberspace! We all have a lot of the same issues and we are here to support each other...post some more and u will find that out!

Hi Derrick.

I can completely understand about making eye contact with people. I am just starting to be able to glance up without having panic. I hope that you continue to participate here, we actually do care because we know what you are going through. Having a support group to lean on makes a huge difference in your recovery.

Cheryl

It's good to see you posting! I know how difficult that can be for some of us. You should be very proud of yourself! We do care and we are happy to have you here!

Glad this post bumped back up.

Yea, I know what you mean..I had a dysfunctional childhood so I really don't share easily or like to talk at all in person- lol- I know, hard to believe. I open up soo much more online for some reason. I don't trust easily either so I can understand why its hard for people to post.

I've been MIA a bit here and there mostly because I am soo overwhelmed by the holidays with everyone being here that there is just nothing left in me to be able to post sometimes. I need space and quiet and alone time lol. Then I can relax and post and be social online

I feel more comfortable here than I have ever anywhere. I trust everyone here and know I can share and be myself. I love my "virtual life" here more than "real life"