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mushabelly
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Is it anxiety or depression this i am working on but sometimes it hits so hard. I become sad and over think everything. I know this is hard for my partner because i feel he is one of the only person i can dump on and its straining.

I stuggle with going out by myself and question whether people actually want to be out with me. I dont know how ro form friendships. I have thos fear of doing or saying the wrong thing so i dont and if i relax i can just feel like i am being stupid. I dont really know if this makes sense but i have to get it out of my head. I need to understand  why i am like this. 

I have been on antidepressants for 6 months and they have helped though sometimes it gets to much normally  if i say it to someone it takes away the power but then on the same level i dont want them to know to judge. I am seeing a physiologist. 

 Sorry this is very jumpled just dont know and never have tried to explain it to someone. 

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Chris_B
Community Manager (Retired)
Community Manager (Retired)

Hi mushabelly,

Welcome to the forums. What you're experiencing sounds a bit like social anxiety. Have a look through some of the threads below and see if you can relate to any of these experiences, and feel free to reach out to our other members:

Social anxiety disorder

Social anxiety - by Katie 101

I can't handle the social anxiety anymore - by Kelliew

Social anxiety - by Jukee

Social anxiety and work experience

Social anxiety is ruining my life

Social anxiety - by clouise

Social anxiety - by sarah272

Social anxiety - tips for communicating better with others