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Finding New Activities Coming Out

Discussion in 'Coming Out Advice' started by B06SAJ1a, Jan 23, 2013.

  1. B06SAJ1a

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    I sure feel perplexed. I mean, I'm pretty new to being out and I don't know what to do for activity. I feel too fragile to go to gay bars yet. I am looking at attending a monthly support group tomorrow PM. I feel fragile enough about going to that! How's that for courage, huh? I know that I have always struggled with some Social Anxiety Disorder. I also registered with another group here in town for a brunch in the city on Sunday AM.
    We'll see how that goes, too. 'Sure do have anxiety and some fear about stepping out as a gay man into a community of people I know next to nothing about. 'Just thought I'd put that out there tonight.
     
  2. Ticklish Fish

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    or you don't have to do new activities? just being same old? XD
     
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    Well he probably wants to meet with other gay people, which is great and helps a lot. It makes you realize that there are a lot of other people out there like yourself that feel the same way and you really aren't all that different. I think being around other gay people won't be as bad or nerve-wracking as you think. You don't have much to worry about, everyone there is in the same boat. I'm sure you'll have a great time.
     
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    Thanks, Lance. I really appreciate what you said.
     
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    um, sorry for misreading and misinterpreting your post.

    just relax man! you know how like some cashiers, waiters, etc. casually to you? just be like that, haha.
     
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    You're welcome. I'm glad you could take something from it.