@Littlecloud72
@Littlecloud72
I get this too. By just being here helps, you are not alone on seven cups. I'm only a member but have you tried connecting with a listener ?, there are some very good ones, and I have found the chat rooms quite distracting and helpful. In my case, I am finding that undertaking the growth path, drinking nettle tea, keeping my mind distracted with anything that I can think of such as reading, audio books, building models, walks, etc all help. Sending you hugs, take care. 😊
@Mtude
Thank you, I'll definitely try this.
@Littlecloud72
I'm sorry you are going through this Littlecloud, and I appreciate you sharing with us. I think some of the suggestions @Mtude made are great- the growth path for example is wonderful. Also, this self-help guide from the site might be useful for you as well! https://www.7cups.com/anxiety-help/
Lastely, if you are into mindfullness practices, this might also be helpful, https://www.7cups.com/exercises/mindfulness/?showlist=1. If that appeals to you, youtube has some wonderful guided meditations that have really helped me in the past.
@Littlecloud72 Sometimes we think people don't like us when in fact, they actually do. I have these feelings every day of my life, honestly. I'm sure you are a very likeable person and I want you to know that you are valued <3 It's okay to feel anxiety and no one should push you away for that, but sometimes, it's hard for others to understand what people with anxiety are going through. We have to help them help us. Don't be afraid to say how you feel but also don't feel the pressure to say everything all at once. You can get through this. <3 Always feel free to talk to a Listener for more guidance.
@Littlecloud72 I face this same situation a lot. I always want to open up to everyone. I'm like an open book but then my social anxiety makes me think they hate me or think I'm weird. I suggest maybe talking to that person and ask what they think. I also suggest reading the self help guides on anxiety and the growth path helps a lot and the mindfulness exercises. I also keep myself busy with activities I enjoy. Talking to a verified listener also helps :)
@Littlecloud72 I used to have a lot of issues with pushing people away, what really helped me was watching Bojack Horseman all the way through.