Great Steven
You may find positive stuff there...if not maybe Peer to Peer
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It's a good sign you're able to gauge your mental state and recognize when you need to talk to your doctor. It sounds like your doctor has really been good for you, in both up/down cycles. The idea of spending more time at Daniel's Place is smart I think, let us know what you think after going to a few sessions.

The fact that you can recognize when things are going better or worse is tremendous, Steven. Having such helpful insight strongly predicts things getting better over time.

Being able to call in the support services you deserve is right on track, too.

The details of what Daniel's Place has to offer seem like they might well be worth exploring again, if you're game. And, you can always decide what helps more and what helps less.

For all of us, certain resources work better at certain times. Perhaps you can see what works best for you for now, and pursue things accordingly.

No matter what, we're proud of you, your effort, and your courage. Hang in there.

when today to check it out and just sat in chair for an hour and a half got very paranoid worst then i went in and now im ill again...But i was expecting that so ill give the groups a try but i wont stay after the groups unless someone comes up to me...

just a thought - would it be tough to come up to someone at the group yourself? I know it probably is but maybe most people are feeling in a similar way and are not willing to make the first connection.

I'm sure that's tough but it might be worth a shot.

Hmmm, interesting points.

It probably depends most on the individual people involved, but I wonder if the job skills group might provide some more straightforward opportunities - over time - to get into a nice conversation with someone? Maybe it's just me, but striking up the beginnings of a conversation with a new person about an activity (work, hobby, etc) might seem easier than starting one on more complex topics like relationships or diagnoses. I also wonder if the group "connection with friends" might tend to attract people who are more sociable, in general.

Of course, an interaction in one group setting could always be an entry into an interaction in another group, if people attend more than one. And, things don't have to work the first few times to work out well eventually. Establishing healthy social contact can take a while, but given the right hit, if may only have to work once to be of net benefit for all.

It'll be nice to hear how things go, Steven. Good luck. Remember, Rome wasn't built in a day.

So I went to Job Skills and Relationship Group... I went early and a few people gave me some ice breakers to start a conversation so I talked to a few people was really nice actually talking to another human being. Job Group is more for people looking for a job at the moment which I don't think I'm ready for.. the skills they talked about wasn't too helpful. Relationship group talked about the signs a girl is interested in you, which I really liked... and also what to do if she is giving you the signs...So overall I felt better about it.. there were also some bad people offering me things I didn't want but some times it might be like that and some times it might be great.

So i'll give it some more time.

I think it's great that you are putting yourself out there and using the resource as both something that can help your personal goals mature as well as a place you can be yourself and just talk to people with some similar life experiences. Meeting people beyond high school is hard for anyone and using your personal background/experiences as a tool can help break down that first big hurdle of what to talk about since you already have some things in common.