Anxiety

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Every day I tell myself to try to act like a normal person, I’m careful what I say and what I do. After I’ve said or done something I analyse it, worry what others think, did I do a good job, etc etc. I don’t think like others and have some wacky ideas and choices, it’s hard at work I’m not with the ‘in crowd’. I’ve always felt like this. It’s exhausting at times. How does everyone cope?

Sounds like you have social anxiety.

People manage it the best they can, and when they’re ready to seek help that’s what they do. You can self refer to your local NHS IAPT service for CBT therapy. The gold standard for social anxiety. Just ring them or refer yourself online. You might have to wait a while, so in the meantime you can be working on it yourself.

This is a great resource, have a look at the information sheets and if you’re ready to make a change start working through the workbook.

www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/Resources/Looking-After-Yourself/Social-Anxiety

@changepart1. Thank you for the link. I’ve had a quick look and will have a closer look when I get more time.

It sounds like to do need some help with this OP so hope you can get some soon.

What are your wacky ideas and choices?