Social issues?

I’m getting so sick of my self loathing it’s ridiculous. My social skills have dropped to a point where I have to hide in the toilets at lunch if I don’t know anyone. I have no confidence, terrible intimacy problems when I get close to anyone who likes me. I’m too scared to get help from a counsellor at college and I have to spend every evening back from college just trying to find what little motivation I can to keep going.

I’m stuck in a loop and it’s the worst feeling. I’ve tried telling myself to “man up” and to get over it but I always keep coming back to this same shitty feeling.

If anyone has any guidance or stories that might help it would be appreciated.

thanks

Category: Depression Tags: rut social asked October 13, 2014

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jack

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Well, firstly you came here and that's a sign that you want to improve, and that's a very good sign. When it comes to low self-esteem often people feel undeserving of their own attention or love, and the solution comes by bettering yourself; take up a hobby, learn a new skill, work on a project etc.
When you do, you'll feel better, like you can do anything and you'll love yourself for it man. If you need anyone to talk to I'm always here

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Anthony

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i have bipolar disorder Jack so i have experienced many of the feelings you are feeling too when im in my depressive state, it sounds like you may have depression of some kind and really would suggest speaking to your doctor about this. You can't possibly go on feeling like this for the rest of your life. It is ruining your quality of life and you need to fix it. It is very difficult to go to someone and tell them how you are feeling face to face but once you get past that first hurdle then you have started on the road to recovery and trust me it will be a massive weight off your shoulders. it was for me. I hope you can get things sorted and you feel better about yourself and your life. All the best Jack.

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scotlandbuddy

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