I use to be good at making friends but since my OCD and my mental health got bad I struggled with making friends I am know in OCD recovery and have been struggling making friends.
covid hit as soon as i was supposed to start college, and due to my contamination ocd i Never spoke to anyone without a mask on, didnt stay longer than necessary and just went home. i only made two friends when i was in my last year of college. recovery from ocd is so long and so hard but you will eventually find your footing. when i left college i went to a trade school and made way more friends. idk if ur in school now, but it will get easier. 🫂
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I sometimes feel socially akward
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I’m so happy you’re in recovery. You’re taking good steps forward. Making friends has historically been hard for me — social anxiety, I’m introverted/shy, and my OCD (even before I knew it was OCD) made me doubt if they liked me. Try looking for community events - volunteer events, or things like board game nights, group hikes, etc. I also recommend the virtual support groups here-it’s nice to make virtual friends in the community.
I can’t make friends nor keep any
Yes this is very common for us, talk to your therapist.
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