Hi, My name is Chris and I have just come across this site.
I have recently been through a period of depression and Anxiety bought about by my work situation. Although I am now a lot better the process has enabled me to face up to the fact that I have got social anxiety and have always suffered from it but have never managed to deal with it.
I am 47 and currently working part time. I live in Uckfield.
As part of facing my situation I am about to start attending an Anxiety and stress management workshop. I am already worrying about it and hope that my "barrier " does not come down and stop me from attending it!
I would be interested to hear from other members and wondered if members meet up from time to time?

Hi Chris

You are lucky to have the chance to attend the workshop. I hope you manage to get there. Unfortunately with Social Anxiety there are no quick fixes. Self esteem is one of the keys and it has to be worked at, remembering that we are all unique and what is easy for one person is not for another, so it is no good comparing ourselves with outgoing extroverts!

There are no meets planned at the moment with the group. Brighton Anxiety Group have regular meets I believe and there is a link on this site.