Anonymous #1 4w

You’re young so there doesn’t have to be any stress yet. Just try to have fun with it while you build up some experience

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Anonymous #1 4w

Omg thank you so much but having an anxiety disorder isn’t for the weak. I’m so nervous to talk to anyone especially men and especially online.

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Anonymous OP 4w

Same. I have diagnosed social anxiety, i’ve found that i just deadass can’t think about it too much, when i respond to their texts (especially about making plans) i have to pretend we’re just joking and aren’t actually hanging out, then when the time comes i have to keep myself distracted the whole day or i’ll cancel. the truth is that men don’t think as much as we do, and the things we thing are a big deal often arent even noticed by them. i had my first date in 7 years the other day and i

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Anonymous OP 4w

literally couldnt talk the whole time cause i was so out of breath from my anxiety. i was sure he would never speak to me again but i texted him after about it and he said he didnt even notice

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Anonymous #1 4w

i thought it was so obvious too, i was shaking pretty bad as well. but nope, he said he was too concerned with if he was doing well, to even notice

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Anonymous #1 4w

Omg girl thank you for helping me feel less alone. No one talks about life and dating with extreme anxiety. Thank you so much <3 🥺

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Anonymous #1 4w

Could I DM you more of my feelings/rant? Just wanted to ask permission before hand!

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Anonymous OP 4w

yes ofc! it might take me a while to respond tho cause i have my first day of classes tmrw and im abt to go to bed but yes dm me as much as u want! i dont even get notifs for this app so it wont bother me whatsoever

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