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NationProtons Oct 12, 2024

Joining a support group, not sure what to expect

https://sh.itjust.works/post/26494884

Joining a support group, not sure what to expect - sh.itjust.works

A contact of mine suggested me to join a support group to find people with similar difficulties and talk to them. I found a group nearby, but I’m a bit reluctant to go. I can feel myself making up excuses as to why it would not be a good idea. - I don’t feel like it would be helpful. - I will feel like they have even more severe issues than me and I can’t relate. - It’s a group with 10 people, so I feel like it’s a bit too much for me. I feel like I will just let everybody else talk and be silent like usual. - I was a bit sick in the past weekend and I’m worried about making other people sick (even though it’s kinda over) Anybody already went to a support group before, what was your experience?

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SavvyWolf

Ultimately - what do you have to lose?

Realistically, worst case is that you go to it, don’t really “click” and learn that it’s not for you. I’d recommend just going with an open mind and seeing if it works for you. Maybe it does, maybe it doesn’t, but then you’ll know.

Also - remember that anxiety brain is very good at coming up with excuses for not trying new things. Take everything it says with healthy skeptiscism.

I’m terms of personal experience, I’ve not been to a support group but I do see a counsellor and honestly it’s nice just to talk about things. Talking is an underrated way of resolving issues, imo.

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NationProtons Oct 12, 2024

Yeah, I very much tend to overthink and think in terms of worst case situations. Strange thing is that, even when I know the worst case is not really an issue, I still feel like it’s so hard. Especially in social situations I can never really get rid of that little panic/tension that seems to stay present.