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I had one today, but I forgot it...I remember thinking I would post it on here, but since I was driving when I thought of it, I wasn't able to at that time. I'll post it when I remember. ::p: What epiphanies have you had?

I think this is one of the hardest things for me to do. Sometimes, it's because whatever is happening is not pleasant (for instance, when I'm taking my test in less than an hour, I'm going to be anxiously anticipating leaving class, and probably not putting much focus on the actual test). Other...

Do you get anxious in situations other than social ones? Just today, the fact that I've lost stuff, am not financially independent, and about to take a test are all making me anxious. The test actually makes me feel somewhat intoxicated. I feel almost like I'm having an out-of-body experience. I...

Most of the posts on here are very well articulated, yet I have a feeling that if any of us met, we'd not talk/barely talk/stammer. I know I tend to get tongue-tied, but can write very well when I am motivated to.

Do you feel differently about different forms of communication? I tend to feel more comfortable texting/emailing/posting things on forums (things that don't require me to actually speak). I'm also okay with chatting online, but pretty much only do that with one friend, whom I've known half my...

This may be something that has already been discussed, but I've noticed that I go through a cycle of feeling like things are getting better (not just with my anxiety--mainly my finances, but also, school, social life, health, etc). Pretty much as soon as I start to feel like I'm taking control...

How do you feel when people try to help you? I feel like I'm a loser, especially if the advice or aid is unsolicited. I hate that I'm not able to take care of myself and my son. I have recieved a lot of help from people (mostly financial and advice about what to do with my life). I feel a little...

Do you know what would make you happy or less anxious? I am convinced that once I'm done with school and financially independent I'll feel much better. The thing is, I almost don't know how to reconcile this with my current reality. I imagine it, but it always seems like a far-off fantasy, not...

I've been observing my son playing with other kids. I've noticed how social he is. He'll play with anybody. And have conversations with other kids as though they've known each other for years, even if they met only moments before. I wish I could be like him. I wonder if I was like that as a kid...

I feel like I do. I think that's why I always feel like I'm behind. I worry, because my only responsibilities at the moment are one child, a part-time job, and one class. I have to pay for food and utilities, but don't even have a rent/mortgage or car payment. It makes me think that if I were to...

Today is Best Friends Day. Do you have a best friend or a few best friends? I have a group of friends with whom I'm fairly close. We all worked together, but now there are only two of us left, so I don't see everybody else as often now that we're not in the same workplace. I feel like we've...

I know this sounds really negative, but I think that identifying things that I don't like/want to change about myself is a good step to changing those things. I'm sure I will add to this list as time goes on. I'm always coming up with more I want to change about myself. Unfortunately, while I...

I feel like my entire life I've been behind everyone else. I've always felt like other people have some information that I don't. Now that I'm adult, I can view my shortcomings in numerical terms-the salary I don't have, the debt that I do, the number of hours I need to finish a degree, the...

I've noticed most of my friends (on fb and in real life) are constantly being hit on. Most of them complain about it, but they also seem used to it. I even witnessed one of my friends be hit on (by a creepy guy) and he looked at me and said that I was good-looking too, but it seemed like an...

Okay, so, it's been my life's dream to be a librarian. I'm still working on a bachelor's degree (over the course of 12 years), and would need a master's to obtain an actual librarian position. I have been applying at libraries over the years, and haven't gotten so much as a call back till today...

The main reason I started this thread is to vent about people not RSVP-ing. It may sound stupid, but it causes a lot of anxiety for me. I'm having a party for my son, who is turning 5 on Saturday. I emailed invitations and invited people via facebook. I only mailed 3 invites (because I didn't...

I normally have weird dreams. Last night, I dreamt that a bunch of us met at my grandparents' house (many of my dreams are set there). I thought it was interesting. :)

I think I have figured out what I want to do with my life. I'd like to be a philanthropist. Specifically, I'd like to start a non-profit organization (or maybe a few). I like the idea of being my own boss and helping other people. The problem is that I have no self-confidence. I don't feel like...

There may be a thread along these lines already, but after reading most of the posts on here, I'm curious about the relationship between SA and bullying. Do you feel that you have SA (or that it was worsened) because you were bullied, or do you think you were bullied because you have SA? For me...

When you're upset about life, do you get angry or sad? I tend to be very angry about whatever situation is upsetting me, even if a "normal" reaction would be to be sad. I also outwardly blame others, even though I usually feel like whatever's happening is my fault.