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girlshaped

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Hi all, I have suffered with SA/SP for 12 yrs now and yet still find it hard to admit to others, and myself, that I have a social phobia, like I'm ashamed of it...does anybody have a hard time admitting it? Only recently since starting CBT, and checking out this forum, I'm coming to terms with how quite common it's becoming, which is a great help as I know I'm not alone and there is quite a lot of you, to my surprise, that are going through the same thing as myself, which is a great comfort.
I'm a 25 yr old female and have suffered with SA/SP since I was the age of 13 - 14, but my anxiety became full blown when I was 16. At the age of 16-17 I was a total recluse but managed to get myself to step out into the world again. I did try therapy when I was 17 and attended a group therapy, but unfortunately didnt work - I think I wasnt ready then. I have recently started CBT and so far I'm finding it a great help. :)
 

Nie

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Hi girlshaped..
Yes, I hardly told anyone else about my SA.
I hope your therapy will help.
Good luck.
 

girlshaped

Member
Hi guys, thank you so much for your sweet greetings, it means a lot x. I was a bit nervous when first posting, but thanks to your warm welcomes I now feel more at ease.

I, too, wish you Good Luck x Thanks again, guys!

Hugs

girlshaped
 

Septor

Well-known member
Welcome to girlshaped spw :D.It sound like your taking the steps to improve your self which you should be proud of.Cbt can be a hard thing but you have to stick with it.

I hope you find out what you are looking for here.There plenty of people that are willing to help you out and always remember you are not alone.
 

girlshaped

Member
Hi Septor :) Thanks, babe x

Yes, I will, I am very determined to stick with it. I hope to do many proud as I hope to do for myself :)

Hugs

girlshaped
 

DemonDayz

Well-known member
Hiya girlshaped, I, as I'm sure a lot of people here, have problems talking to people about my SP/SAD. I've told all of two people... woah :p I'm sure you'll find these forums helpful- they really gave me a perspective on things. GL with ure SP

btw whats CBT..?
 

scatmantom

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I used to tell nobody, and lied and made excuses to not face the things that made me anxious. Ive come full circle now and I think ive told too many people :S. Its something very personnal to you and you shouldnt feel the need to tell any1 unless you think it can help you. Ive got certain people in my life who hav helped me loads since finding out.

Wot ever you choose to do, and who ever you choose to tell, good luck!
 

girlshaped

Member
Thanks, Guys! xx :D
I have only been here a few days and everyone has been a great help and support. I, too, hope I am/will be a great help to all.



Btw, DemonDayz, CBT = Cognitive Behaviour Therapy. I have a link for website which explains further, if you wanna take a look...

http://www.cognitivetherapy.com/


I too wish you all good luck! x

Hugs and Very Best Wishes

girlshaped

xxx
 
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