A woman with a mental disorder worries about alienating her friends and becoming burdensome. Hi, I’m a 22-year-old woman, and throughout my life, I’ve been diagnosed with several different anxiety and ...

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A practical guide for expanding your circle, with advice from sociable people. By Laura Regensdorf Laura Regensdorf lives in Brooklyn with her hound mix, Pina, who has turned out to be a great ...