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Mon, 01-23-2006 - 1:59pm

There are probably support groups in the area I live in, since it's so large. However, you are right about the childcare. Have no friends to watch them!! LOl! :) What a catch huh?
Anyway, thank you all so much for replying. I am already taking Prozac, and that has helped with my depression quite a bit, but I'm not at a theraputic dose for OCD. I guess the reason for my post was to find out if there is any hope of overcoming social phobia, if I'll ever be able to find a close friend. My mom has similar problems is now 42, and in all my 24 years I've never seen her have 1 real, good, close friend. Or any friends at that. So, I know all is not worked out with time. I want to do the work required, I'm tired of being lonely. I just don't know what "work" that is. What does it mean? What do I have to do? Other than being Brave and pushing myself out of my comfort bubble, I don't know what to do. Is that it? Is that all it will take?
Are there any books any of you have found helpful. Have any of you reached a point where you're ok with social phobia and/or OCD? Or am I doomed for isolation?
TIA

Christina

~Christina~

 

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Registered: 03-11-2004
Mon, 01-23-2006 - 3:34pm

Hi, Christina! "I just don't know what "work" that is. What does it mean? What do I have to do? Other than being Brave and pushing myself out of my comfort bubble, I don't know what to do. Is that it? Is that all it will take?" I think you hit the nail on the head. I am 53 years old & noone has ever walked up to me & said, "hi! I'm your new best friend." We do have to work on these things. The chances are pretty slim that someone will just

 

 


 



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Registered: 03-22-2003
Mon, 01-23-2006 - 9:48pm

Hi Christina, there have been several people in this group that have mentioned they want to make friends, moved, etc...

Sheri Ann

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Registered: 05-26-2003
Tue, 01-24-2006 - 3:24pm

I am impressed Sheri, moving 800 miles to a new area and able to go out and mingle and meet people.

Judy

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Registered: 03-11-2004
Sun, 03-12-2006 - 11:26pm
Hi, Christina! We have been missing you. How's the anxiety? Were you able to get out @ all? I know it's so hard to overcome social phobias. I have been agoraphobic in the past & really had to push to get out that door. We care about you & want you to be living a fuller life. Please post if you can. Good luck! (((hugs))) jan