Hello Server,
I would also like to welcome you to the forums.
Geoff has given you great post..
Server, I struggle with anxiety as well as a few more mh issues, I can relate to your feelings of loneliness quite easily, anxiety stops me from going outside and talking face to face with most people.
I can assure you that you are not useless, as Geoff said that is your anxiety telling you, so please listen to us and not your anxiety..
When I get the negative thoughts start going my mind, I find the best way to deal with them is by distracting my thoughts onto something else..I usually find something I like doing to keep my mind focused onto that..ie: mind challenging internet games, read a book, gardening, crossword, hobbies, Your mind can basically only have one thought at a time, so by doing something mindfully your thoughts are diverted from negativity to more positives while doing some distractions.
When I first felt unwell with severe anxiety I rang my gp and made a long appointment and told her my thoughts, fears and how afraid I was at just talking to people...My gp listened and referred me to professional councilling..now with meds and councilling I'm beginning to feel better and understand my anxiety better and how to manage it...Maybe you could also do this sever...
Please sever, look after yourself and I also hope to hear back from you, to let us know how your feeling.
Warm and kind thoughts,
Grandy
