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Originally Posted by Wondergirl

Is there a way to get out socially, maybe go to the library and talk to two people there?

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Umm, I don't know anyone and my nearest library is tiny and no one hardly in it, all my friends are back in n.ireland but I do chat to them sometimes

Do people work in that library? Do you read books? Go there and check out a book--and talk to the person who checks out the book to you. Do you have a library card?

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Do people work in that library? Do you read books? Go there and check out a book--and talk to the person who checks out the book to you. Do you have a library card?

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Lol yes of course people work there. And no library card yet, and no don't read books very often at all.

I want you to go over there and get a library card. Do you know what ID you have to show?

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Originally Posted by Wondergirl

I want you to go over there and get a library card. Do you know what ID you have to show?

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Yes, I got my driving license, bills and stuff I could use :)

Okay. Good. I want you to go over there and get a card. Let me know when you have one. Oh, and talk to the person who gives you the card. Ask about the hours, ask if they have a brochure with hours and programs and activities on it. Then walk around the library to check it out. Is there a children's department? Anything special you can report back to me about? When you leave, look for that person who made your card, and be sure to say thank you (in a cheery voice) and wave goodbye.

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Originally Posted by Wondergirl

Okay. Good. I want you to go over there and get a card. Let me know when you have one. Oh, and talk to the person who gives you the card. Ask about the hours, ask if they have a brochure with hours and programs and activities on it. Then walk around the library to check it out. Is there a children's department? Anything special you can report back to me about? When you leave, look for that person who made your card, and be sure to say thank you (in a cheery voice) and wave goodbye.

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Ok will do, and thanks :)

I'll be here waiting to find out what happened.

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I'll be here waiting to find out what happened.

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You are from the U.K also?

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Originally Posted by LynseyJane

I had it or still have it, I'm not sure as its been much better, but still there, I'm restricted to do much stuff as I'm worried I'd get bad again.. If like to talk with others that have or had this so Im not alone in this

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I never know what is too much for me either. Therapist recommends going through all the past abuse I had as a child and it may bring up old realities that I am not ready to deal with. If you feel anxiety like I do, you know it is paralyzing. But we have to live our lives, do you see a professional? Keeping a journal is suppose to be helpful, to see where you have been and where you are going. I am tired of being scared of everything, and that is pushing me to open myself up to new possibilities. So far I feel I am becoming another person, a stronger person. I won't open myself up to romance though. I also don't spend time trying to get people to like me. Finding positive friends is important. What are your restrictions?

I'm in the Chicago area in the US.

Your not alone. :)