Can't cope with my anxiety

[joanne30]

Hi, I started with my anxiety when I was 21, I am now 40 yrs old. I keep thinking , will I be like this for the rest of my life? The thought of this is very upsetting. I see a cbt therapist and a cpn, but I think that they can't give me any more treatment.
I don't have any friends close by, and I don't go out very much. I lost my confidence when I was bullied at school.
I really could do with a friend at the moment, preferably femail.

Thank you.

Joanne30.

[Meewah]

Hi Joanne

I agree I feel you need a support network. People you can trust. Can you not join any local groups that you are interested in. I found the wierder the better, I always felt like the odd one out in groups so I decided to look for groups that seem a little strange to me. I found Buddhism this way and believe me I did not feel like the odd one out. Now I have a lot of people around me that support me as they have similar problems and most have it a lot worse than me. Its great to get out with people I relate to.


Good luck. Check out your local community centre or if they have a website.

Mee