Recent content by UnOccupied

Hi all. It's been a LONG time since my last post...at least it feels that way. There are so many reasons why. But the one that sticks out the most is that i graduated college, and landed a job, which takes up a LOT of time. No more college = less SOCIAL anxiety. Job = lots of anxiety, but...

So, on my road to social recovery, I find myself stuck. As I get more comfortable talking to people, including my friends, family, and even strangers, i find I need more. I HATE being alone. And, being home = being alone pretty much. It's just my mom and I, and we both are busy, and she's...

It's settled, I am finally going to start living my life to its fullest. Screw social anxiety, it's just a label. Yeah, i get shy sometimes, and super awkward around certain types of people, or in certain situations, but i dropped the label of someone with Social Anxiety a while ago, and now...

I think it is fair to say that most of us on here think we have Social Anxiety Disorder, also known as Social Phobia (if you don't, then this doesn't apply to you). Many of us identify with this disorder. Meaning, we tell ourselves, and others if we are brave enough, that we have a disorder...

So, i realized something after going through major recovery from SA. I guess it's about happiness. I always considered myself to be somewhat unhappy and unsatisfied with my life...always. I thought that was because of the circumstances in my life...i had SA, i was awkward, couldn't talk to...

Hi all, i already completed the CBT program, Overcoming Social Anxiety: Step by Step, which i am sure many of you know about. I am looking for something new to start. Any suggestions? I want something i can do at home. I have heard good things about ACT(Acceptance and Commitment Therapy)...

Anyone else automatically keep there anger in? I NEVER actually feel anger...i may get mad at times, but never actually release or feel it like i should...like if someone says something i don't like, i just pretend i don't care, and do anyhting i can to avoid a conflict by saying or expressing...

I just don't get it. I used to talk on the phone for hours at a time with girls, guys, and didn't even think twice about it. What the hell makes me so damn shy/nervous/unnatural/uncomfortable doing it now? Why the hell can't i just have normal conversations with people anymore? I just don't...

So, i've been feeling really good lately, BUT i still have been having problems with eye contact. I just can't seem to get this down. It's very situational for me. It depends a lot on how i'm feeling, and who the person is. If i'm feeling good, it is usually easier, UNLESS i'm feeling "too"...

Okay, so one of my biggest fears is getting made fun of. I cannot stand being called names, or put down by others, and it has been happening to me for a while. It's a combination of me not being able to handle it when i'm feeling anxious, and me getting the bigger end of the jokes handed to...

Anyone ever tried this site? I heard its good, but i get the feeling they're just trying to sell my their self confidence program. Just wondering if it is a good, worthwhile program?

Hey guys and girls. I am feeling depressed, and i just wanted to vent about it. I am back at school, and i am having some problems with my housemates. I mean, its mostly one in particular. He's actually my best friend at school too. Or, at least i thought he was. It just seems like he's always...

Anyone else find themselves keeping EVERYTHING inside. Even little things, like how to apply for college, i try to do it ALL myself, and not talk to anyone about it. The main reason is because my dad, whenever i ask him a question, he gives me these lengthy drawn out, hour long answers, that...

For me, the answers NO. Ok, i was always shy, but when i was younger, i could pretty much talk to anyone, without thinking anything was wrong with me. I used to talk on the phone for hours on end when i was younger to pretty girls. They all used to like me too, it is so strange how it all...

New Hobby suggestions Here's my problem. I am on winter break from school. Pretty much all of my friends have jobs, so i only see them at night...ok, fine, i am truly fine with that. But, during the day, when i am all alone, i have been kind of bored. This is a new feeling for me, i havn't...