imported_Paul Iaquinta
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For the last decade, (I'm 20 now) I have been battling panic and social anxiety disorders, as well as bdd (body dysmorphic disorder) in which I was convinced I wasn't attractive enough to have women around me. Despite this, in my hometown I have many friends, primarily guys but some girls as well (though distant). However, I have been going to a college for 3 years now and have not been able to cultivate many relationships here at all (2 hrs away from my hometown and I live here). I have my own apartment and actually do have a personality (ppl always tell me I should do stand up) yet I have no idea how to cultivate friendships now that I'm no longer mentally disabled (after years of therapy). I still don't know if I am much to look at in terms of attracting girls, so if there is anything about the way I look that is off let me know. But if I could get some perspective on making friendships far away from home I would appreciate it.
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