My friend has had social anxiety since I can remember, but shows signs of panic disorder and agoraphobia from what I've read online. Can someone have all three? Over the years I've become drained and just can't deal with her avoidance, fear, and compulsive questions for reassurance about how she looks, sounds, walks, etc. It's driving me nuts!!!!!!
I don't want to stop being her friend, but if she does not get help, I risk losing my own peace of mind by allowing her to constantly pull me into her world of fear. Also, I just can't stand seeing her this way. Unless myself and another friend visits her she is always alone in that small apartment with nothing but her computer, tv, and radio. I know she is "not" psychotic, dangerous, or anyting like that. But this is nuts!!!
How can one person go years constantly worried about what others think of every little thing she does. She may not be crazy now, but it's bound to happen if she continues to spend time alone like this.
2007-04-01
05:29:06
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Boris
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