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Sep 16 2006, 8:59 am / Don't know

I think my biggest issue with this disorder is that I never had any close friendships(other than my husband). I think having a good friend while growing up would have really helped me deal with things. I had friends but not anybody that I would feel comfortable with or trust to tell my thoughts and feelings.

I love my husband and I do consider him my best friend. I just feel I missed out on having a friend to just call when I wanted to share some good news. Or If I am having a bad day it would be nice to vent to a friend.

Now that I am in my thirties I feel it is even harder to get to know someone on a higher level. Everyone is busy with their family and kids. We all lead such busy lives now a days that it is such a challenge to fit in having a friend.

I hope as I grow and deal with GAD and SA issues that I can open up to people and make some lasting relationships.

My Comments

From: Dee123
Sep 16 2009, 3:40 pm

It's really great that you recognize this.


The next step is to challenge it!


I don't believe that one person is capable of being anyone's everything.


My bf is my dearest and closest....but I do also need my other few friends to round things out.


Support is very important....maybe this is a starting point......


You are not satisfied....which may promote you testing your comfort zone.


Anyway....thanks for sharing...and have a great day!


Dee



 Dee123


From: jcm214
Oct 03 2006, 7:37 pm
Lisa,

I can completely relate. When I joined the military all my "old friends" kinda quit on me. And being in the military in general makes it hard to make friends who understand. My husband is my best friend but sometimes he doesn't get my GAD issues. I'm thankful I have finally found this website.

Jenn

jcm214


From: clara
Sep 27 2006, 1:57 pm
Hi Lisa,

I think that recognizing the benefit of a support group is a great first step. I'm sorry that for you that recognition stems from the lonely and painful experience of having grown up with a lack of support.

I think that the internet is a wonderful tool to use to connect to others and I hope we can all get to know each other better.



clara


From: the_real_chelle
Sep 17 2006, 7:36 pm
You are not alone in that felling. My husband too is my best friend. And I to want a friend.:(

the_real_chelle


From: shymammi
Sep 16 2006, 5:28 pm
I definitely can agree with that. I never had any friends growing up or in school. I find it so difficult at my age to even try to make friends. It hurts me because I start to think if I can't even make any friends, how in the world can I find a boyfriend??? SIGH!! But I try not to let it get me down so much.

shymammi