Hi there, I’m Josie: 21 year-old ladyperson from the US with severe social anxiety and dysthymia.
New to the pen pal community, so I might be a bit awkward at first. Hopefully your patience will be rewarded with extravagant tales and an infectious personality, but I promise nothing! More likely, just another person to relate to.
Feel free to skip the pleasantries entirely and reveal your deepest anxieties and chaotic mental states right away. For example: "Hello! I'm desperate for a sense of connection but lack the social skills to navigate simple interactions! I've come to this site after the soul-crushing realization that I may very well be governed by fear until I DIE. I've also revised this message 13 times before sending to your inbox. My neurosis is crippling. LOL! How's the weather, mate?”
Joking aside, I do try and emphasize healthy boundaries. Especially when dealing with mental illness. Conversations with those suffering cognitive distortions can easily become unproductive or toxic (I’ve been on both sides). Not looking for codependency y’all, just a conversation. About anything, really- not just brain stuff, and with all walks of life!
TLDR; I gots the Crazies, but I don’t bite.
