how do you 'mix' with people when you find it hard

i've always led quite a secluded life, away from people...i'm now in my late 40s and i'm still not used to mixing with people , socializing or making friends, i find it hard.....and i have to go to the local gym near me to keep fit and manage my diabetes type 2...so there's no way to completely avoid people?

the little friends i had from long ago i sadly lost contact with, so i'm alone now apart from my elderly mother and father who live far away....and i honestly don't like nor enjoy mixing with people.

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being · 36-40, F

Who doesn't like mixing with people...
It's just that we had so many difficulties experiences that scared us.
I used to be like you. Now I am not but it took so much work and still I'm taking my time away from people often... But I do love people.

I hope this isn't too much to ask you but have you considered therapy, in any form...?

darkmere1983 · 46-50, M

@being yes im waiting to see a psychologist, im on a waiting list....meanwhile i just keep trying to do my best to get through each day, there's some things i can't avoid, so just keep putting one foot infront of the other.

being · 36-40, F

@darkmere1983 sounds like you're doing your best indeed and excuse me if I got indiscreet 💝 Then, intenting on working on what troubles you.. I think it's equally a smart move and brave..

Iwillwait · M

I have the same struggles.

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