intro - anxious and socially isolated in Brissie

[Builditup]

hello! I'm a 28yr old woman with anxiety living in Brisbane.



I’ve always been a nervous, introverted, and sensitive person, so I think I have always had anxiety but not realised it.
It was only when work stress brought on chest pains and other symptoms about a year ago that I went to a GP and was told I had generalised anxiety disorder.

At the moment I am struggling with social isolation as well. So I hope to find help with this as well as learning more about anxiety on the BB Forums.

Looking forward to getting to know more people here 🙂

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[MsPurple]

HI Builditup

I also have GAD and I understand the struggles that entails.

I also moved a year and I know it can be difficult making new friends and trying to be social. For me when I moved I tried new things to help get things going. I started going to a new gym. I ended up doing classes and kept bumping into a girl a similar age, we ended up doing workouts together, got eachothers numbers and now close friends. I also started doing tri and cycling and met a friend who enjoyed doing that.There is also an app called hey vina. It is a female friend making app. It helps meet people that are local with similar interest. I have had a friend how used it and made a friend that way. There are also some social fb groups that help you make friends as well but make sure you are cyber safe.

Hope some of this helps. I think it is something a lot of adults struggle with but no one talks about

MP

[Builditup]

Hi MsPurple,

I have looked up hey vina and some similar apps and will give those a go.

Also I'm going to work up the courage to join a gym as you suggested, this is a great idea. I don't use Facebook/apps all that much, I do prefer to get out and do things I enjoy and try to meet people that way, so the gym is worth a try.

Thank you for your advice and sharing your experience!

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[MsPurple]

Great to hear 🙂 Might I also suggest you join a gym that offers some classes (doesn't have to offer loads. My gym only has one in the am and pm). It may help to be more social at the gym because if you're just on the machines you tend to sick by yourself. You could even start a goal to do some fun runs and see if others would join you. 🙂 that maybe more long term. I know bridge to brisbane is next week