Posted by WorryGirl on December 11, 2002, at 9:36:54
In reply to Social Anxiety Disorder, depression and PTSD, posted by fuzzymind on December 10, 2002, at 2:16:16
Fuzzy,
I feel for you. I wonder if, like me, you would benefit from some kind of group therapy. I have been looking for a good one that specifically deals with social anxiety and/or anxiety in general. If I can't find one, or until I do, there is always this site. Also, a regular therapist or psychologist can help you deal your deep-seated emotions.It is good for you to write about the things that have hurt you in the past - it's a release and because of it others can help support you.
This "friend" has a control over you that you need to stop. I would lose all contact with him; don't answer phone calls - if you run into him, just ignore him or tell him that you aren't concerned with his life or his thoughts about yours, and that you have your own to live, then LEAVE. I know it's easier said than done. I have a very difficult time with confrontation. But the anger that you feel because of the way he makes you feel will continue to eat you up. If it is too difficult for you to interact with him, just leave. Eventually he may disappear completely from your life, but it sounds like as long as he is getting some kind of response from you (and it sounds like he feeds off it) he'll find a way to keep coming back. You have to want him out of your life. This guy doesn't care about you - he has too many issues and insecurities about himself.
Hang in there, and know that there are people out there (like people at this site) who do care about you.
poster:WorryGirl
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