Edmonton?
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rko74
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still-in-my-shell
Banned
Hi! I'm in Edmonton too... Nice to hear there are other social phobes around!
I am internet challenged so I don't know how to do the whole MSN thing.
I am internet challenged so I don't know how to do the whole MSN thing.
Ayla
Well-known member
Hey Still-in-my-shell! Don't worry, as I let on in my original post, I can barely find my way around internet protocole. Thats partly why I posted looking for Edmontonians - familiarity, you know? I'm oldschool, I guess, still stubournly living in the "real world" instead of online....
anywhoo, if you survived my little rant and are still reading this, this is how you get msn, if you like: go to this website http://messenger.msn.com/Xp/Default.aspx, and download for free (really easy, big flashy buttons tell you what to do).
Once you get it, it will prompt you to add people's email addresses, and once added, you can chat with them...
helpfull? (oh, by the by, if you do it, my addy is [email protected])
anywhoo, if you survived my little rant and are still reading this, this is how you get msn, if you like: go to this website http://messenger.msn.com/Xp/Default.aspx, and download for free (really easy, big flashy buttons tell you what to do).
Once you get it, it will prompt you to add people's email addresses, and once added, you can chat with them...
helpfull? (oh, by the by, if you do it, my addy is [email protected])
still-in-my-shell
Banned
Thanks Ayla! I will check that out!
Are you enjoying the unusually warm weather around here? Yay for global warming! (just kidding)
Are you enjoying the unusually warm weather around here? Yay for global warming! (just kidding)
Ayla
Well-known member
I miss snow! I'm from northern ON and we got really snowy winters...
but at least its not blisteringly cold!!!
(well, as far as global warming goes, at least when the ice caps melt, all the extra water encroaching on the land might make the air a little less dry around here....sigh. so not funny, I know.)
but at least its not blisteringly cold!!!
(well, as far as global warming goes, at least when the ice caps melt, all the extra water encroaching on the land might make the air a little less dry around here....sigh. so not funny, I know.)
rko74
Well-known member
if you wanna chat email me
Hey Edmontonians, StAlbert here, hey if you wanna chat on msn email me at [email protected]se do, i have talked to a few people on msn now.
Hey Edmontonians, StAlbert here, hey if you wanna chat on msn email me at [email protected]se do, i have talked to a few people on msn now.
fb69
New member
I'm new in Edmonton and I want to talk with people who have social anxiety. My MSN [email protected]
rubius
Active member
Hi
Hi all, moved back to Edmonton last year. Looking for people to chat with. Mostly housebound and I don't know too many people here anymore. I have a bunch of conditions that affect me daily. I have GAD, OCD, SA, and agoraphobia. Mostly it is the last two that cause the most problems. I am getting help now and I am feeling a lot more positive about things lately. Just looking to chat with some people and maybe make some new friends.
Hi all, moved back to Edmonton last year. Looking for people to chat with. Mostly housebound and I don't know too many people here anymore. I have a bunch of conditions that affect me daily. I have GAD, OCD, SA, and agoraphobia. Mostly it is the last two that cause the most problems. I am getting help now and I am feeling a lot more positive about things lately. Just looking to chat with some people and maybe make some new friends.
Closet_Rock_Star
New member
Hi, thought I'd introduce myself as I'm a brand-newbian here on this forum. I'm an adult male and a life-long resident of Edmonton, having never had the guts, resources, or common sense to leave... ;-)
I started life as a rambunctious, outgoing, inquisitive and creative kid "full of the devil" (as my Mom would say), but I gradually became more and more shy and introverted over the years until I developed full blown social anxiety by my late 'teens. I was always good at sports, art, and other things, so in reality I was never a social outcast, though I always felt like one. To this day, few of my many friends and acquaintances know I have social anxiety, as I have become a master at hiding it.
I've had a lot of ups and downs over the years. I've seen a countless number of "pros" for anxiety and depression among other complaints, and have taken a million different drugs, none with any real benefit. Over the past few years I have come to understand that at the core of all my problems was social anxiety, and how it has affected every aspect of my life. And though I'm pretty stable now and rarely take any medications, the SA has not gotten any better, and continues to prevent me from fulfilling what I believe to be a lot of potential.
The good news is I am becoming a more positive person everyday, and I believe one day soon I will be putting this nightmare behind me. The bad news is that for the moment, SA is still a big problem, and despite my efforts to live a "normal" life, occasionally it rears its big, ugly maw to remind me it's still around.
I could go on, but as I'm sure many of you can relate, revealing too much about myself all at once is not exactly my favorite pastime. I'm not sure if I'm up to chatting or meeting any members yet, as I usually find other shy or nervous people to be the hardest people to interact with and remain calm around, but maybe one day. Thanks for reading.
I started life as a rambunctious, outgoing, inquisitive and creative kid "full of the devil" (as my Mom would say), but I gradually became more and more shy and introverted over the years until I developed full blown social anxiety by my late 'teens. I was always good at sports, art, and other things, so in reality I was never a social outcast, though I always felt like one. To this day, few of my many friends and acquaintances know I have social anxiety, as I have become a master at hiding it.
I've had a lot of ups and downs over the years. I've seen a countless number of "pros" for anxiety and depression among other complaints, and have taken a million different drugs, none with any real benefit. Over the past few years I have come to understand that at the core of all my problems was social anxiety, and how it has affected every aspect of my life. And though I'm pretty stable now and rarely take any medications, the SA has not gotten any better, and continues to prevent me from fulfilling what I believe to be a lot of potential.
The good news is I am becoming a more positive person everyday, and I believe one day soon I will be putting this nightmare behind me. The bad news is that for the moment, SA is still a big problem, and despite my efforts to live a "normal" life, occasionally it rears its big, ugly maw to remind me it's still around.
I could go on, but as I'm sure many of you can relate, revealing too much about myself all at once is not exactly my favorite pastime. I'm not sure if I'm up to chatting or meeting any members yet, as I usually find other shy or nervous people to be the hardest people to interact with and remain calm around, but maybe one day. Thanks for reading.
prisidio
New member
Good for you Closet_Rock_Star, congratulations on trying to overcome your situation! 
I'm new to Edmonton, simply put I got here about a month and a half ago. I really don't like it here, but since my whole family moved out here I thought I'd give it a try. If anyone wants to chat, tell me more about the "happenings" in Edmonton, or whatever, send me a pm.
Take Care,
Prisidio
I'm new to Edmonton, simply put I got here about a month and a half ago. I really don't like it here, but since my whole family moved out here I thought I'd give it a try. If anyone wants to chat, tell me more about the "happenings" in Edmonton, or whatever, send me a pm.
Take Care,
Prisidio
Closet_Rock_Star
New member
Thanks, though I wouldn't exactly say I've overcome my problem. I still have a long ways to go, though I am working hard at it, and I am now seeing a psychologist too.
As for you being new to Edmonton and not liking it, it's definitely no Paris, London, or New York (hell, it's no Vancouver for that matter), but there is a certain kind of charm to it once you get over the lack of "Big Important City" sophistication here. Underneath all that dull, flat prairie and apparent Alberta hick-dom is a certain friendliness and lack of pretention. I know it's difficult for someone with social anxiety to meet people, especially when you don't know anybody to help with the introductions and to break the ice, but people here aren't nearly as clique-ish as in other cities. We generally welcome outsiders with open arms.
I'm an artist and musician, and though the scene here is small, it's extremely tight knit, and there is a lot of good talent here waiting to be discovered. Probably has something to do with our remoteness and long winters; not a lot else to do but create. If you like live music, try seeing a local band. If that isn't your thing or you prefer your own company for now, summer is a great time to explore the river valley and the extensive trail system. I could go on.....welcome.
As for you being new to Edmonton and not liking it, it's definitely no Paris, London, or New York (hell, it's no Vancouver for that matter), but there is a certain kind of charm to it once you get over the lack of "Big Important City" sophistication here. Underneath all that dull, flat prairie and apparent Alberta hick-dom is a certain friendliness and lack of pretention. I know it's difficult for someone with social anxiety to meet people, especially when you don't know anybody to help with the introductions and to break the ice, but people here aren't nearly as clique-ish as in other cities. We generally welcome outsiders with open arms.
I'm an artist and musician, and though the scene here is small, it's extremely tight knit, and there is a lot of good talent here waiting to be discovered. Probably has something to do with our remoteness and long winters; not a lot else to do but create. If you like live music, try seeing a local band. If that isn't your thing or you prefer your own company for now, summer is a great time to explore the river valley and the extensive trail system. I could go on.....welcome.
winnipegjets
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Ayla said:
Although I'm originally from Manitoba, I did live in Edmonton 2 years ago. I actually like the Chuck city better than Calgary. Maybe I will move back there. Whyte Avenue rocks!
