Thursday, 28 June 2007

This is me!

Well thought i'd give this ago, unsure at the mo as to what i should write. I suppose i'll start of with how i found this here site which was from a link on the Changes forum that i read, i would quite like to go to a meeting but am way to nervous to, but maybe one day.
As for me well suffered from depression in the past (well still sorta getting over it) have good and bad days, don't we all! but my biggest problem is the dark cloud i call SA (Social Anxiety) i just don't think there is enough awareness out there on it for people to actually understand what i sufferer goes through, believe you me, it's tough. So many people just take things for granted which i and fellow sufferers would take alot of courage to do. Just for say answering the door!
SA makes me such a social outcast as i have no friends or life really cos i tend to hide away to keep the anxiety at bay. Trust me i feel so ALONE even though i have a hubby and 3 most adorable kids in the whole wide world!
School yard is a place i feel most like a leper, i stand alone looking down at the floor or gazing around and seeing all the other mums in groups fitting in chatting, to me that would be a dream and a nightmare for the fact that if anyone does try to talk to me (very rare) i go all hot and flustered, my heart will start pounding so hard, i go shaky and feel like i'm going to faint....it's so horrible this feeling and have had it all my life.
I would love to meet fellow sufferers in my area but just don't know where to begin!
Best stop me whining now or i'll bore ya to death!
See how all this goes : }

8 comments:

emma said...

Thanks for becomming part of the mind bloggling blog library. I know a little about SA and whilst I can't begin to imagine how difficult it must be for you, Ican relate to those sickening feelings of anxiety that can utterly overwhelm us. It's early days I know, but we do run drop ins here at the MAGMH offices on Tuesdays afternoons 1-3pm and Wednesday morning 10.30am to 12.30pm. It's very informal and friendly. The focus is on wrestling with the technology - believe me, we all have to wrestle it together. Keep posting - it's really great to have you onboard. Best wishes, Emma.

adanac67 said...

Hi Pauline-
A very warm welcome to the community of 'mindbloggling'. I'm so glad you used the link on the Changes forum. Well done for having the courage to set up a blog and tell us about yourself.
"Social Anxiety" I can relate very much to that Pauline. You are not alone. I have to constantly challenge my social phobia. The positive thing is that I do challenge this anxiety.
It is not easy, however, with the help of the bloggers on mindbloggling and the Changes meetings; I am resolute in becoming more active in the life 'outside my front door'.
As an active member of Changes, I can assure you that you would be made most welcome at a Changes meeting. You would meet decent people who display empathy. You would gain strength from the positive interaction.
In the mean time, congratulations on doing a blog. This is a most positive step forward. Please use the resources available on both websites. Please do not pressure on yourself. Give it time, at your own pace.
We are all in this together. We can become more resilient, more determined to have a better life. You have the right to be happy. Embrace this positivity. Take comfort knowing that your hopes, dreams and desires are valid.
Welcome to mindbloggling.
Warm regards adanac67.

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Domenica said...

Hi Pauline,

I'm really glad you decided to do a blog. That is a VERY POSITIVE step forward!....you felt the fear..but did it anyway! Just be gentle with yourself, and take tiny steps initially, then as your confidence grows (as it will..given time) you will find that the anxiety decreases and diminishes. It did for me, and I'm sure it will for you in due course. I wish you well and look forward to communicating with you again soon (albeit electronically)
Best wishes....D

Clare Hill said...

Oh God, the school playground thing. I've decided that the playground moms actually belong to a secret cult - that's why they are all so chatty with each other, and why they wear so much make-up early in the morning. I find it helps to have an MP3 player with my favourite positive songs on. It blocks the outside out a bit, and sunglasses or a hat with a peak can make you feel less conspicous or more confident. Trust me, I do it a lot!
Clare

my-inspirations said...

Gawd, can't believe all the nice comments and welcomes i've had thanks very much!

adanac67 said...

Hi Pauline-
This is what it's all about. Mutual support and encouragement. Interaction with good people who can emphathise with you.
Stay strong, be inspired. We are all in this together.
Happy blogging. Warm wishes adanac67.

emma said...

Hear hear Adanac67 - this is what's it's all about. Love the Dog doing his tongue excerices!