Belated Introduction

[nexile90]

Greetings; my name is Richard and I'm a life-long sufferer of SA in my mid-30s. I created an account here years since, but am only now making a first post! Typical, as I do find even online attempts at communication nerve-wracking.

I've reached a point at which my general isolation is driving me so mad and concerning me so much for the longer term that I'm taking tentative steps (such as this one) to approaching my fears.

(Cue the violins) I've always had few friends, have now lost touch with most of them, and have never had a relationship, though I have yearned for one for the better part of twenty years. Not seeking pity; just felt like letting that off my chest.

I'm hoping to meet some people who actually understand why I might take time replying in conversations and might seem terse or boring at times.

[Bluebear]

Welcome Richard

[Dougella]

Welcome Richard I think you will find a lot of people here can relate to your struggles.

[Poswald]

I can totally relate to what you said Richard. I struggle to leave home because of my SA.

[nexile90]

Thank you all. I know just how you feel, Poswald. I was just contemplating lately how far somewhere less than a mile from home can seem when leaving home is a psychological difficulty.

[Bluebear]

Originally Posted by nexile90

Thank you all. I know just how you feel, Poswald. I was just contemplating lately how far somewhere less than a mile from home can seem when leaving home is a psychological difficulty.

I have also been feeling like that lately. Glad you found us here.

[genovese]

Richard