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does anyonne have bad bad anxiety and have isolated themselvse from everyone

So i have always had anxiety but being in school kinda forced me into situations where id socialise and that eased it alot. However since uni it has become so so bad. My uni course is very free and not time consuming so its less socialising. i got very comfortable staying at home in my bed not talking or meeting with my friends. Which was ok. Then as time goes on the thought of meeting up or going out brings me such anxiety. Then covid happened and made everything worse. My anxiety became so severe as my mum is high risk. It eased down. Then my aunty passed from it. She was my second mother and I was and am absolutely heartbroken. I stopped talking to everybody and even friends who didnt bother to check up knowing how close i was to her. Now the thought of just face timing them is so scary. I am terrified of the awkwardness and even meeting up is so scary. I know its my fault for isolating myself but its depression and anxiety thats making me feel this way. I never leave my room or my house. Has anyone isolated htemselves too and has it made your anxiety way worse?
Hi. I have been there before so I understand this horrible feeling. I would recommend getting some therapy. It looks like you are carrying a lot of things. Talking to someone can really help you to feel better x
Also confidence wise start with people close to you. Like your family. Bake things for them and chat. I found that improving relationships within my family definitely have me a boost of confidence.
About your friends.. Try to forgive them. We all make mistakes and aren't perfect. Everybody has their own problems to deal with so sometimes they don't notice you struggling. who knows your friends might have felt useless to help you.. Unless your friends are genuinely horrivle . stick with them. who says you need to socialise all the time. Sometimes we need to be alone and get some rest. You should be proud of yourself from getting this far. Get help. Talk to friends and family. Remember nobody wi 'll understand you unless you talk and reach for help. Truest me things will improve :smile: good luck x
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I have a tendency towards isolating myself, yes. My friends generally understand this though, so don't hold it against me.

I'm sorry for your loss, must be horrific to lose someone during this time especially someone so close to you, it might be worth seeking grief counselling? It could help. What help are you getting for your depression and anxiety?
I go through waves of wanting to curl up in a hole on my own and craving attention from anyone who will give it to me. It's awful and I empathise. I'm sorry for your loss.

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