Everyone has different experiences at uni - the same as everything in life.
I think that you need to go back to your GP and discuss medication - and take it every day as meant toif you are even considering that as an option..
Everyone has different experiences at uni - the same as everything in life.
I think that you need to go back to your GP and discuss medication - and take it every day as meant to
Do a little of something that makes you happy every day!
magie06 (13-01-16)
My anxiety was bad today. I restarted my volunteering at another mental health service & I had to sit next to a girl who I've not seen in years!. My heart was palpitating to the beat of a drum as I stared silently at my computer. We exchanged small talk but I felt like I was intruding because she was close friends with the others. Its scary confrontin this when ur in a deep depressive state, especially without artificial mood enhancers. People can tell I'm anxious just by my face & my awkward responses. I hope this leads somewhere..
Hope what leads somewhere - the job or the girl?
The purpose of life is not to be happy. It is to be useful, to be honorable, to be compassionate, to have it make some difference that you have lived and lived well.
The job to clarify. Its admin but I don't have a responsibility, I'm basically assisting the paid workers (inputting data, filing etc). My counsellor says it can lead somewhere but I'm fearful of it being pointless, thats my mindset. It was nice to be part of a community though & it shows that its important to be involved, regardless of how u feel. Even for a just a few hours a week it gives me a purpose & i'd like to hold on to that.Originally Posted by Paula
I think if it gets you out of the house and interacting with people then its definitely a positive.
My favourite jobs have been voluntaryand you never know where it might lead - all experience is worthwhile
The purpose of life is not to be happy. It is to be useful, to be honorable, to be compassionate, to have it make some difference that you have lived and lived well.
It's always good to put voluntary jobs on CVs etc so it's great that you are doing it and enjoying it!
Do a little of something that makes you happy every day!
ye its really important. Its not normal for someone my age to have never had a relationship or any friends. My 'social anxiety' compromises any chance of that. Throw depression into the mix & it feels like an unclimbable mountain. I'm not a bad lookin lad, so I've been told & I'm always friendly, so why am I so lonely?..
Wow that makes me so not normal then, I don't think that is true, there must be lots of people like me who have never had a relationship and have no friends in real life. I've known people I've worked with who's whole life is spent down the pub or in the betting shop, would I swap with them? an emphatic NO. Is my situation the ideal, well no, but whose is life is. If you can start socialising and meet a kindred spirit that would be great even if that never happens you could still end up with friends, no one can predict the future, just don't give up hope.ye its really important. Its not normal for someone my age to have never had a relationship or any friends. My 'social anxiety' compromises any chance of that. Throw depression into the mix & it feels like an unclimbable mountain. I'm not a bad lookin lad, so I've been told & I'm always friendly, so why am I so lonely?
77 and counting, less of the "Old" call me "Mike"
I understand you so much, the most of what you've revealed applies to me too although the causes are different. And the feeling of loneliness.ye its really important. Its not normal for someone my age to have never had a relationship or any friends. My 'social anxiety' compromises any chance of that. Throw depression into the mix & it feels like an unclimbable mountain. I'm not a bad lookin lad, so I've been told & I'm always friendly, so why am I so lonely?
Sometimes you should just take a deep breath and start socializing, but you're feeling uncomfortable, never force yourself.
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