A
male
age
30-35,
*inetiesKid
writes:I've known this girl for a few years but I've never really known what to think of her. We've hung out a handful of times and it's been mostly good chemistry between us.I've clinical depression and anxiety issues of which I'm currently on medication for ( and some sort of behavioural therapy is underway). These factors affect my current status in a big way as a lot is on mine and my family's shoulders which is creating a fluxuating effect of over-whelmingness (spelt incorrectly?) for all of us. Aside from this I can't help but occasionally feel quite lonely (though nothing would make me more happy then to see my family truly happy), maybe not so much as lonely but longing for female company of such, one I can share certain things with without anything being too serious (as me and the family plan to move 200+ miles away for a new start).Me and others have planned a third camping do this year at the end of August and I've invited this lady friend of mine along to get to know her a bit. I'm as nervous as anything as I get extremely anxious around people because I always feel a lot is expected of me by them (I do not have very good social skills). I do not know how to handle this situation at all, snd I'm not even sure this is a question but it's all kind of just blurting out. Reply to this Question
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reader, No-suger-coating +, writes (17 August 2011):
 This is a great first step that you are taking; in going to social events and trips away with friends, you are combating your anxiety already simply by being proactive and taking these stepss to socialise with others.Keep taking your medication that has been prescribed to you and dont worry about this nervous feeling you are having, it is perfectly natural, dont overwhelm yourself or think to much about how you should or shouldnt be on the trip and towards this lady friend of yours.Simply go, relax and have a good time. dont push yourself or have any expectations, and try not to isolate yourself to much whilst your away.Talk to all of your friends who will be there, keep the subject light and have a good laugh with everyone.Its steps like this that will give you the overall confidance you need in th future to go to more social events.Good luck and have a great Camping trip!
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