I'm starting to feel a bit isolated.
I have come to the realization that part of my stress/ anxiety is being caused by the fact that I don't make friends or meet new people very easily. I do have friends, but my only close friend lives far and isn't available to talk very often. ANy other friends are people I met that my boyfriend has been friends with and I don't relate to them well. I'm not sure what to do.
@twentysomething27 Im sorry to hear that you are feeling a bit isolated or out of placec in your friendship circle, it is hard to make new friends when youre struggling with anxiety too. It may be helpful to look up some groups in your area for people who share similar interests, so for Art perhaps a small art group? I understand it is hard witht he anxiety so maybe some one can go with you or you can have an emergency exit plan. Perhaps speak to the group leader about your fears and see if you can sit by the door so you can take a break if you need to, this may help in getting out and finding people with similar interests?
twentysomething27 have you ever heard of Dev Hynes? He used to go by Lightspeed Champion, he is a musician who totally has a different persona from who he was five years ago. Artists and actors do this - I think sometimes it can help to play the role of someone who is you but also is good at making friends.
twentysomething27 have you ever heard of Dev Hynes? He used to go by Lightspeed Champion, he is a musician who totally has a different persona from who he was five years ago. Artists and actors do this - I think sometimes it can help to play the role of someone who is you but also is good at making friends.