Now that I’ve completely embarassed myself, what should I do?
- June 19th, 2009
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I deal with severe anxiety from time to time, and I recently reached out by sending an email out to my church’s yahoo! group. I really vented my feelings and got into details… I was feeling like I really needed support, but now have regrets about this “broadcast” email.
Someone just emailed me back, and in a very kind and gentle way told me that it was a “bit odd” and “Inappropriate” for me to have shared that information via the Yahoo group.
The underlying vibe that I got was that I probably made some people uncomfortable and may have caused people to think I am a little nuts.
I know that having anxiety is hardly a certifiable condition for the funny farm, but I am now concerned that perhaps my way of “reaching out” was inappropriate.
I am not sure how I can face people tomorrow. I don’t want to feel like I can not go to my church anymore, but I sure did find a way to make myself (and perhaps others) uncomfotable and am not entirely sure what to do next.
Thank you.
It is going to be *so* difficult to pick a “best” answert when the time comes. I may have to leave it up to group vote. Your answers so far are thoughtful, well spoken, and truly kind and from the heart. I am so impressed with the maturity and clear thinking that you are all presenting, and I am taking something from each and every one of your posts. I am beginning to feel better,and I thank you for taking the time to leave such caring comments.