Miscellaneous: Today, I decided to go to a therapy group to help with my anxiety...

By all by myself - 14/04/2014 23:34 - Ireland - Cork

Today, I decided to go to a therapy group to help with my anxiety and to meet people who felt similar. I joked with my friend that no one would turn up as people might feel anxious about going. I was right. I was the only one there. FML

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By Spencer - 06/12/2018 12:30

Today, I decided to try an online therapy site, seeing as I have been feeling very lonely and don’t have any friends to talk to about my issues. After filling out all the initial forms, the site told me there was no one available to speak to me. FML

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By Anonymous - 26/06/2016 17:45 - Sweden - Stockholm

Today, I overheard my friends laughing about how my anxiety means I'll be single forever. I was too anxious to confront them. FML

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By Sad Sally - 24/04/2012 11:22 - United States

Today, a therapist told me that I was too depressed to attend his depression group meetings. FML

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Thanks, that helps

By Anonymous - 14/04/2009 18:41 - United States

Today, I made an appointment with a therapist because lately I've been feeling alone and like no one cares about me. I waited at her office for about forty minutes before the receptionist informed me that she must have forgotten about the appointment. Even my therapist stands me up. FML

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By ManinBlack - 14/09/2011 01:30 - Canada

Today, after months of looking forward to my new fencing lessons and speculating endlessly about the people who might be in my class, I went to my first lesson. I was the only one who showed up. FML

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By scared - 17/03/2015 21:35 - Australia - Brisbane

Today, I finally went to the doctor's about my severe anxiety. I'm so used to putting on a happy performance around people that she didn't believe anything was wrong with me. FML

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Alone

By Anonymous - 07/11/2019 05:45

Today, I was feeling really down and decided to text a friend to vent to someone about it. Then I realized, I don’t have any friends. FML

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By backtosquareone - 04/10/2009 09:42 - Canada

Today, after weeks of therapy for severe depression, my therapist thought it would be helpful to confess my deepest problems to my friends, to prove that it was alright to trust people. I did. They laughed. Hard. FML

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By Anonymous - 28/03/2023 03:00 - United States - Leawood

Today, I finally shared some of my insecurities and difficulties I’m experiencing with a close friend. The response was great, they listened, and gave advice. Later I met another friend, who said that they’re here for me. Everyone was just trying to help, but now almost everyone I know knows. I feel worse than before. FML

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By Anonymous - 11/08/2012 14:20 - United Kingdom - Bishops Stortford

Today, my social anxiety hit a new low. I was playing bingo and, although I won, I didn't shout "bingo" because I thought too many people would look at me. FML

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flowerbug 4

Tuesday 15 April 2014 7:23

Think about it this way: you're one step ahead of them for actually going! :)

xsydneyx123 28

Tuesday 15 April 2014 7:25

well I am proud of you for going, OP. I struggle with anxiety and I envy you for doing something I wouldn't be able to do.

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flowerbug 4

Tuesday 15 April 2014 7:23

Think about it this way: you're one step ahead of them for actually going! :)

falon142012 22

Tuesday 15 April 2014 23:00

Ugh. 1, I seriously meant to thumb you up but my fingers are stupid. Just so you know, it should be 119 up votes. I admire your positive attitude!

GreatGeak 8

Wednesday 16 April 2014 2:50

and 1 on 1 therapy.

xsydneyx123 28

Tuesday 15 April 2014 7:25

well I am proud of you for going, OP. I struggle with anxiety and I envy you for doing something I wouldn't be able to do.

Jared900DUmpling 30

Tuesday 15 April 2014 8:17

I bet you were one of the people who didn't show up....

91hayek 31

Tuesday 15 April 2014 10:37

I second this. After the fact you realize that sometimes other people are really trying to help and you can trust them, and that not everyone hates you. Keep it up OP.

Queensland 27

Tuesday 15 April 2014 7:27

It's not about anyone else but you. Just focus on you and your improvement. :)

JaneChemi_fml 21

Wednesday 16 April 2014 2:23

well its a therapy GROUP so I'd say that other people are important here

Queensland 27

Wednesday 16 April 2014 4:51

Please elaborate #46. How are they important to OP's personal issues?

nicoleraychelle 6

Tuesday 15 April 2014 7:27

Good job OP for taking the step to overcome your anxiety.

worldclassrager 39

Tuesday 15 April 2014 7:28

You'll find a way...keep going

olpally 32

Tuesday 15 April 2014 7:29

Good for you!! Keep going then!! :)

MzZombicidal 36

Tuesday 15 April 2014 7:30

Hey, it might have been a bit of a downer to see you were the only one, but look at the bright side! You pushed past your anxiety and WENT! I'm proud of you, OP. :)