Fear and Friendship
I am struggling with this app because I am so lonely as a mom to be living in a new place where i dont know anyone and want to make friends very badly. However, I have severe social anxiety and find myself questioning every single message I send and having panic attacks if I send a question and get no response and I think was it too personal; should I have asked something else; what is wrong with me? And I know these fears are stupid and baseless, but it's really tough to have this anxiety especially with heightened emotions from pregnancy.
Anyone else experiencing similar?
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So sorry you’re feeling this way. I have social anxiety and question my attempts to reach out. I also really struggle to reach out and maintain friendships because I overthink it. In my experience though, I think it does get easier the more you put yourself out there. There will be a ton of people who won’t be responsive or won’t connect, but among those you’ll find a few good ones and that’s better than none. ☺️ I moved away from everyone I knew in 2019, and had our first kid here in 2021. Now I’m pregnant with #2 and I have a few solid friends. It’s hard, but just trust yourself, don’t question it too much, and understand that a lot of people are in their own little world (or are just flaky) and it’s not you.
I have social anxiety too and don’t have many friends. I totally understand where ur coming from. You can always message me! Where are you from..?
Hey! I suffer from social anxiety too. However this pregnancy has been really lonely for me that I wanted to reach out to people and make some friends. I live in the middle of nowhere , moved out here with my husband. Feel free to send me a message if you’d like to connect.
Hey hun, not too sure where you are but feel free to reach out and message me. Sorry you feel like this your not alone 🤗
Hi I don’t know where you live but if you like to talk I’m here to talk I’m always looking looking to make a new friend!
I’m sorry that you go through this. l can definitely relate to your post and definitely understand the struggle. I’m here you ever feel like messaging.
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