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Friday, January 30, 2009

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I have a Facebook account and all of a sudden I'm reconnecting with friends from high school and some from elementary school. I had this account for years but all of a sudden its been an overwhelming increase in contacts with old classmates.

I'm not sure how I feel about that. On one hand, it opens up old wounds but on the other hand, I'm glad to hear from these people.

But once again, I'm not sure how I feel about it. I guess its due to the fact that I feel like I'm not on their level of accomplishments and the reason I am not yet on the level that I wish I were on is because of my anxiety disorder.

I HATE SOCIAL ANXIETY! When I say its robbed me of my life, I'm not kidding. Its painful to deal with. It hurts to think about all the regrets I am left with. Although I try to be optimistic the facts remain the facts. I wasted years of my life. I can't get them back.

Until then...

2 comments:

  1. Sometimes I feel that way, too. Most of my former classmates have successful careers (lawyers, teachers, photographers) while I'm doing the boring job to pay the bills. Though I've accomplished a lot, I still don't feel I'm at that level I want to be at yet.

    At the same time, it's shocking to hear from old classmates. I'm surprised some of them wanted to get in touch with me since I was such a nerd back then.

    I love your blog. I can relate to many of these things. I don't have a social disorder, but I do have the hardest time opening up and reaching out to people. Good luck in your journey in overcoming what's holding you back.
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  2. I know the feeling, social anxiety as a black woman sucks. I know I could be a lot further inmy life if I didnt have this social anxiety and shyness.
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