Hi Ash71. I too am new to the forums. Actually, this is the first time that I have written anything. I just happened to be reading up on some of the issues in this forum and came upon your's, (which I can definitely relate to!) I also suffer from low-(if at all any, confidence) along with low self-esteem and I too, tend to isolate often...too often. The problem with me, as I see it, is that I am the one who does the isolating. I seem to isolate from people, committments, etc. as opposed to confronting what I need to confront?! I suppose "avoidance" would be the best term to use, but by avoiding those things in my life, that is when I isolate ie; stay home by myself,not even wanting to talk on the phone, etc. I think that I do this because of the lack of confidence that I have to confront those things in my life that are always put on the back burner that may need or needed to be addressed. I'm sorry that I am unable to give you advice with what you are feeling, but I do hope that you can find some comfort in knowing that you are not alone.
Good luck to you-
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