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Did anybody have anxiety pop up when the teacher wanted the classroom to split into groups independently and you didn't know anybody in that class? That always got to me. I know in college and in the workplace, the anxiety isn't as strong, but I want to know if there is any way to handle it (to...

I am eighteen years old now and I suddenly realize that I have some untreated emotional scars from the past. As a student, I felt consistently isolated and labeled "nerd" because of my academic leanings. I didn't appear modest about it either, and was ultra-competitive with my peers. Now, I am...

My social anxiety stems from not knowing how to act in social situations. I've recently started watching sitcoms not for the laughs, but more so to learn about how Americans interact. The sitcoms I've watched so far are ABC's "Man Up", and "Last man standing" (starring Tim Allen) and "The Big...

I AM trying to be friendlier. I AM trying to be more open with others. But sometimes I see a look in their eyes like "Dude, what the heck?" as if I'm doing something wrong and I don't belong here. It's probably my fault that I go to the extremes of trying to be helpful and trying to tie together...

In high school, I made a good friend. He was one of the few I had who stuck up for me. We chatted recently through the internet and wanted to meet up some time to catch up. I'm beginning to feel a bit scared because it's been years and I'm feeling a bit intimidated and insecure meeting him. I...

I've generalized that because I'm socially awkward, I feel socially anxious and socially avoidant. Now if I did know how to tackle social situations, maybe I wouldnt have social phobia. The root of the problem would have to be lack of social experience and social prowess. This stuff can be...

I've noticed recently that throughout my youth up until now, I feel very uncomfortable, unconfident and socially avoidant when it comes to meeting people who dress trendy. It must have been conditioned in my head at an early stage of my life that having a trendy sense of style means you are...

This year, I began following a Youtube comedy duo: Smosh. By watching their "Lunctime with Smosh" segments, I began using their quirks in real life by blurting things out in class, and basically showing to the world that i was not my old self: quiet, and anxious-looking. I've been keeping it...

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I'm in high school right now and the teacher mandates that I attend the after school study group for his class because I am failing his class. It would be fine, but I feel anxious in his class and I can't focus during the study group. Suggestions? Session 1 (12/14) - Acted proactively and let...

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Does trying to be the best at everything cause social anxiety? Your hopes are so high that you want to be the best at everything-- top everything! "I do," says my Id. "That's impossible though," says my ego. "Or is it just your human instincts kicking in?" says my super-ego. I think...

I want to join the Singing Club at my school. Sadly, there's no understanding grown-up running it. It's all students!!! What's worse is that there are students in the club that are not friends I could talk anything with about, but not strangers either where you can build a relationship. These...

my class wants me to form groups and make a video. I have a feeling its not going to be decided by the teacher so I'm very nervous. I'm not really close with anybody in my class, so I find that a problem when the class has to split into groups and make a project. I need some tips forming groups...

My mom is telling me to do my homework. I do it and get stuck on some questions. They are problems that I have been dealing with my entire life : work problems and those solution problems. My mom suggest that I ask a friend how to do it. But the fact is, I don't want to. I'm afraid others are...

Title says it all...I didn't want to make it 18 or 21 since a lot of members are past that point, but even if you are past that point, share what you did before 18 or 21 or whatever. 1. Do not dropout because of SA. 2. Get your driver's

So next term I might get into a class called video production. I found out though that you have to make your OWN groups. That means, spontaneity and insecurity for me which equals breakdown and anxiety. So i need some tips for joining a group if the classmates i end up with don't know me very well.

Once I entered High School, I began to grow more and more shy. During middle, I don't think I was as shy, but after I began stressing out about the specialized high school test, I became more and more nervous and tense. Soon enough, I started to care less and less about school and got stuck in a...

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Ok, thanks for replying, but I would like to know if it is okay if I quote you in my essay. I can leave our your username if you like...but respond quickly, because the essay is due tuesday, the 13th. If you do not respond I will not use your name. You can reply with anything along the lines of...