Published on 12, July, 2020
My therapist has repeatedly encouraged me to join some kind of club or a meetup group or do a class to get me out of the house and meet people, maybe even make some friends.
I see the point and there are classes I would find interesting, but the thought of going to one of these by myself is just too daunting. I find it difficult not to assume people tend to join these things with a friend and I don’t want to be the weird guy on his own.
Have any of you gone to these things by yourself? Do people really do that?
Yes! Can relate to this. I do get those anxious feelings but now I force myself to go because I want to test my own personal comfort levels and get something enjoyable out of my life. Normally it involves masking but for me it's worth it at the end of the day because it got me out and interacting around others, even if it wasn't personal interaction.
There’s a class starting on January 10th that I really should join. I have a bit of an anxiety attack when I think about it though.
But I have to do it because you’re Right, I have everything to gain.
Try not to overthink it. Focus on the good things of going, i.e getting out, meeting someone, making a friend.
There's so many positives!
Amerantin (former member) said:But I have to do it because you’re Right, I have everything to gain.
This is what I thought when I started doing groups. I was so anxious at first, I still get that anxiety but I'm so glad I went that first time.