Hi everyone,
30F, I’ve been seeing a therapist for social anxiety disorder for about 6 months now, but I’m still struggling a lot—especially at work. My anxiety affects my focus, and I sometimes make mistakes or forget things, which has led to ongoing issues in my jobs. In some cases, I’ve also been bullied at work.
Because of this, I’ve either left or been let go from roles, and it’s been really hard to build a stable career, even though I’m an allied health professional. I’ve applied to similar roles outside my field many times but rarely get interviews or offers.
I also struggle to build mutual friendships. They usually start off strong, but over time it feels like the other person pulls away or becomes less interested.
Because of these experiences, I feel very lonely. It’s hard not having stable work or close, consistent friendships, and it can feel like I don’t really have a place where I belong. Lately, I’ve also been wondering whether therapy is actually helping me, or if it’s just that things have been particularly difficult recently and that’s affecting how I see it.
Has anyone else experienced something like this, found ways to cope or have any recommendations? I also love listening to podcasts and if there are any that might help me that would be greatly appreciated.
