Posted by Geoff P on 18/8/2009, 11:00 am, in reply to "I feel like a pathetic loser"

Hello Friend John, as Andrew and Robin have said, you are NOT a loser. I'm 54 and have suffered this condition since childhood. It wasn't until I found this site in January that I discovered that I wasn't alone. I didn't share about it with anyone before then. Its the feeling of being alone that makes this so difficult. Once you realise that there are loads of us and that we are all normal people, you can begin to get this into perspective and start to address the problem. A workshop is probably a daunting prospect for you at the moment but, beleive me, you will feel so safe. Going on a beginer's workshop in June was one of the best things I have done in my life. Do keep posting. It helps so much to talk about stuff. And remember, John, you are among friends Cheers for now, Geoff.

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