How do you feel when you meet with strangers?

Marlina

@marlina (154131)

• Canada

15 Oct 22

Yes, I agree.

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Jeff Moffitt

@moffittjc (121540)

• Gainesville, Florida

15 Oct 22

@dya80dya Help you what? Get over your anxiety? Help you find a job? Help you fall in love with somebody? haha

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@dya80dya (36579)

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15 Oct 22

She wants to help me as soon as possible.

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aidaa

@sickly09 (861)

• Indonesia

15 Oct 22

It's normal but also not normal, I Guess....... I myself don't really like meeting strangers, It makes me try to be friendly, And I don't really like being friendly to strangers, draining.

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@dya80dya (36579)

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15 Oct 22

I think it's draining. This anxiety made me very sensitive. After interacting with strangers I feel exhausted.

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Trebor Ika

@Treborika (17661)

• Mombasa, Kenya

19 Oct 22

You are very right. Some people are not destined to be friendly to others. So I would advise don't force yourself to doing things that you can't stand. Just call a spade and not a big spoon

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aidaa

@sickly09 (861)

• Indonesia

19 Oct 22

@dya80dya same here.

celticeagle

@celticeagle (166661)

• Boise, Idaho

15 Oct 22

How you are feeling is normal. Meeting new people is good for you. I was diagnosed with major depression with panic attacks back in about 2005. It is no fun. But, unless you reach out you may never get any better. It is a decision you have to make for yourself. Slow and steady is always a good plan.

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celticeagle

@celticeagle (166661)

• Boise, Idaho

15 Oct 22

@dya80dya ......... I do have them but they aren't as bad. I have learned some techniques I use and they help or I have medication I can take if things get real bad. Maybe your doctor can prescribe some for you. I take 25 mg. of Hydroxyzine. It does the trick.

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@dya80dya (36579)

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15 Oct 22

I decided to do this a few months ago. I met my aunt and her husband. It was awful. They put so much pressure on me. I wanted to call an ambulance. I had three or four panic attacks there. How do you feel now? Do you still have panic attacks?

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Trebor Ika

@Treborika (17661)

• Mombasa, Kenya

19 Oct 22

Quite impressive and good advice here

solxee

@sol_cee (38219)

• Philippines

15 Oct 22

Why would your mom put you in a stressful situation like that?

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@dya80dya (36579)

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15 Oct 22

She wants to help me. But she puts so much pressure on me.

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Mano

@manandez (24)

• Petropolis, Brazil

14 Oct 22

I don't know the degree of friendship your mother has with her work colleague and why she wants to meet you so much. Anyway, if there isn't a good reason for her to meet you, why is she insisting? If you feel uncomfortable, tel your mother and, respectfully, makes her understand how you feel about this situation. No one can be forced to "meet" someone just to "meet". Can you understando the situation? I myself am a very introspective person, but when I am out, and this is very seldom, I tend to be nice and talk a little to people which are introduced to me, but in a normal situation. I would never put myself in a place where I would feel such a disconfort. Hope all goes well with you and you can figure out what is best for you! Wish you a lovely day!

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@dya80dya (36579)

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15 Oct 22

Thank you. She wants to help me. But she puts too much pressure on me.

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Mano

@manandez (24)

• Petropolis, Brazil

15 Oct 22

@dya80dya, pressure is never good as things should be done calmly. I do hope you can figure out how to manage it with your mother and her friend. Have a wonderful day!

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@dya80dya (36579)

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15 Oct 22

@manandez Thank you. You too!

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Eddy Mbuti Wanza

@shenzati (1)

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15 Oct 22

I usually feel nervous when meeting new people, especially if I'm not sure how they will react to me. I often try to gauge a person's reactions and feelings before approaching them so that I can be sure to have a positive interaction. In general, though, I am friendly and outgoing, so I usually don't have too much trouble meeting new people.

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@dya80dya (36579)

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15 Oct 22

Good for you. I am the opposite. I am friendly after knowing a person for many months. I think anyone is nervous when meeting new people.

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Kayla Tsukino

@kaylachan (69226)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

14 Oct 22

Sometimes you need to push through the anxiety and you might learn something new.

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Kayla Tsukino

@kaylachan (69226)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

15 Oct 22

@dya80dya No one can force you.

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@dya80dya (36579)

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15 Oct 22

I will think about it. This woman wanted to meet me today. She puts a lot of pressure on me. I am already exhausted.

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Uncle Jay, Finding More Value in Your Machine

@mythociate (21432)

• Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

14 Oct 22

I look at it as 'going to see another therapist to help with my brain.'

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@dya80dya (36579)

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15 Oct 22

This woman is not a therapist. I can understand that she wants to help me. But she doesn't have any patience.

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OceanTiara

@RebeccasFarm (89832)

• Arvada, Colorado

14 Oct 22

Yes I understand..it may stress you to meet this person. I am not sure if it is good for you.

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@dya80dya (36579)

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15 Oct 22

I think it's not good because she insists a lot. She doesn't understand my limits.

askme123

@askme123 (6150)

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14 Oct 22

You mom should have gotten your permission before she told her friend.Her friend is not a doctor.I know how anxious you feel . Why didnt she just give your mother some advice as to what to do?

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askme123

@askme123 (6150)

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15 Oct 22

@dya80dya If it gets too much for you. Tell your mom how uncomfortable you feel. Whatever advice this coworker intended to give let her impart the knowledge to your mom.You don't have to see this stranger. Your mom will then pass on the treatment to you.

@dya80dya (36579)

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15 Oct 22

It is true. Her friend doesn't know how to help and she insists too much. I am not sure if I can handle this.

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Erly Maglangit

@cacay1 (83394)

• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines

16 Oct 22

Don't meet her she better be the one to meet you in your home with your family to assist you. It's not good to meet strangers.

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Anshu Banerjee

@mysimplelot (1347)

• Calcutta, India

15 Oct 22

Same here. But if it is for good you can meet her. Sometimes Strangers may pose some threats also. So firts try to do your own research.

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@dya80dya (36579)

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16 Oct 22

I am not sure. She is not a dangerous person. But I don't know her at all. She works with my mom.

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Marie Coyle

@MarieCoyle (37101)

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15 Oct 22

You have talked about your extreme depression and anxiety. Maybe this could be a stair step in getting you the help you need. Yes, it might make you very anxious. But if there is even a chance this person could help you, if it were me I would take that chance. Evidently your mom is reaching out to find help for you. The only reason I am saying what I said is from reading your posts, you just stay home all the time and don't interact with others. In order to live fully, you need to get help with your issues. I hope you try it.

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