Anxious
Only logged in members can reply and interact with the post.
Join SimilarWorlds for FREE »

how do you maintain going to the gym with social anxiety

i'm a male in my 40s, i have to go to the gym to maintain my health, because i acquired type 2 diabetes years back.....but ive had a hard past and suffer shyness, low self confidence, low self esteem and have social anxiety...publically i'm usually very nervous, shy and come off as socially awkward...i pay 53 pounds every month to go to a private gym, which is just across the road from me....but it is a big ordeal to go there, i don't like being around younger lads but don't mind being around other men and elderly men....i see younger lads as a threat and they unnerve me.

how can i keep on going to the gym when i have these problems? i only go to the gym to swim in the pool, and i'm very nervous during the whole stay at the gym, i get scared someone might start trouble with me, as i've been bullied and harassed in my past.
This page is a permanent link to the reply below and its nested replies. See all post replies »
tallpowerhouseblonde · 31-35, F
Just go and soon enough you will find out that all is well.Others are there to work out and swim too.I work out with weights 4 consecutive days followed by 80 lengths in the pool.
LongHairedCougar · 46-50, F
@tallpowerhouseblonde my lady love ❤🤩
tallpowerhouseblonde · 31-35, F
@LongHairedCougar I just go for it,but I'm really confident so it is easy for me.
LongHairedCougar · 46-50, F
@tallpowerhouseblonde I haven't tried 80 lengths ever.. O sure have a goal now ❤
tallpowerhouseblonde · 31-35, F
@LongHairedCougar I was the school swimming champion by a huge margin and swim 80 lengths in 20 minutes.
LongHairedCougar · 46-50, F
@tallpowerhouseblonde surely an inspiration for many ❤
tallpowerhouseblonde · 31-35, F
@LongHairedCougar I love inspiring others,at work too and love seeing people succeed.
LongHairedCougar · 46-50, F
@tallpowerhouseblonde can hi five on that atleast if not 80 lengths 🤩