Recent content by lilmutegirl

I have always hating phone communication. I am shocked that I used to talk on the phone to friends when I was younger. Now that texting is an option, I dont do that. As much as I dont like talking on the phone, waiting for a phone call is even worse. I am having a medical procedure in a couple...

I think a good way to describe me would be "fragile." Lately, several little stressors have built up at work, and I feel like crying a lot. I feel as though I am letting people down, and, in fact, worry that the people I manage are losing trust/faith in me. I know this will likely be...

Recently, I have gone to lunch with some colleagues. The first time, there were 5 of us (all in the same position, all female). It was an okay experience, except I felt like I couldn't contribute much to the conversation. I have decent, if distant, relationships with 3 of the other 4. The fourth...

Sometimes I feel like I fit in, but it's usually brief. I can feel like I am around "my people" for a short period, but it wears off, and I don't feel it every time I'm around those people. I tend to feel more comfortable around a single person than in a group as well. So, I might feel like I...

I think most of the people I know, especially my friends, have some mental health challenges, usually depression or anxiety, but not necessarily social anxiety. I don't seek out any friends, so any friends I have basically have to approach me, which I think decreases the likelihood of me...

I have posted before about my lack of/awkward friendships. Recently, at work, someone (whom I used to supervise, actually) talked to me and told me he was telling me as a friend. This person has a history of not trusting managers, but it appears clear that he does trust me. I know he has a lot...

I'm sorry you're going through this, emre43. It sounds like a bad situation all-around. I hope you're able to find another job that you feel as good (or better) about in the near future. How long did you work there?

I had a realization recently: I don't trust very well. I have begun questioning other people's motives, and have never trusted myself (my opinions, instincts, memories, etc.). I've been conditioned to believe that what I have to contribute to conversations doesn't matter, even if it is a...

I found a couple of other threads that address how people receive compliments (there may be more, but I didn't go through the whole list): https://socialphobiaworld.com/threads/getting-more-compliments-because-of-sa-shyness.62240/...

I've worked at an organization for nearly a decade, and have been in my current role for about 3.5 years. Someone who was basically my mentor when I was promoted has recently sent a series of emails (to groups of people-all of us peers, sometimes including managers above us) expressing how she...

That sounds like a good start! I'm glad you have things to work toward, and some avenues to begin your journey.

What a great question! I hope you’re able to take some steps to achieve your stated goals, even if you have to start off small. Here are some of my goals: -Exercise-the older I get, the more important this feels, and it also seems to get harder as each year goes by. I especially would like to...

I recently (2 days ago) accepted a temporary position at work that could become permanent, if I were interested. So, over the past couple of days, while working from home, I have been going back and forth about what I wanted to do. Ultimately, I made the decision I expected, but I had been kind...

I intend to try to start journaling on a regular basis, but I have trouble free-writing, so I'd like prompts to focus on. Do you have any prompts that you find particularly helpful?

I am in a management position at work, and my position is split into 2 groups (we have the same title, but there are 2 separate work groups to supervise at a variety of locations, so there are currently 16 of us-4 supervising group A and 12 supervising group B-I am one of the managers over group...