Reaching out
So a few days ago I posted here asking for help. It was a really bad day and I ended up deactivating my account. A few people commented and offered to talk but now I cant find the post. So heres my deal, I am a huge avoider of anything that makes me uncomfortable or anxious, which is pretty much everything. I struggle with severe anxiety and depression, I have since I was young. About a year ago my boyfriend gave me an ultimatum and told me I needed to get professional help. I did, but a year later there are some things I still just cant make myself talk about. Sunday was kind of a rock bottom day after several days of just spiraling out of control. I decided at some point in the middle of Sunday night that I cant continue living like this and neither can my family. I thought I could maybe practice somewhere like here, with someone I dont know or have to talk to in person, and see if that will help me be able to talk about things with my therapist and eventually my boyfriend. Im 33, Id prefer to talk with someone near my age group or older. I just dont know how the whole listener thing works. I just need help. Thanks!
@anonyCar9078 I'm also new here, but I understand that you can go to BROWSE LISTENERS option and pick one. Have you tried that? Why do you have doubts about therapy?
@Beginagain31 Thanks! Ive looked at that, its still confusing! :) Also, I dont doubt therapy at all. My problem is I cant say certain things out loud or even put some things into words. I have a really hard time just talking to people in general, especially when its uncomfortable, personal or embarrassing. I just thought maybe this would be an easier way to start talking.
@anonyCar9078 If you want to try it, you can write here and talk to me. Im not always online but maybe it would help you?
