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So, I'm not a confrontational person. If this was a fight/flight situation, I'd do the latter everytime if there was an argument/fight in my personal life or if I was out and about and something like that happened. But at work, I kinda feel I have to even though I'm shit at confronting people -...

Due to my driving anxiety for which I haven't drove for a year or two, I rely on bus/train for work. I kinda prefer/enjoy it, it's nice. Anyhow, the bus journey takes me through the centre of town with shops etc. Now recently, an old school acquaintance has recently opened up his place of work...

So, I find when I'm at home, on the weekends/evening, I tend to get a tad jumpy at the sound of a loud noise/car doors closing. I think it's anxiety that visitors will come to the house that I might not want to engage with but noticed recently, it's the kids next door making a noise that...

I was browsing through some old family photographs when I was young, between 9-12 I guess, and I realised how I wasn't as shy as I am now, to the point of being anxious. In the photographs, I've got a broad smile, eyes energetic and naive. In family videos, I'm playing up to the camera.. Then...

Now, after the departure of my boss who was slightly tough to deal with at times and an abrasive style which caused many arguments. We now have a boss who is very placid but approachable, polite etc. But he's got a very, very dry sense of humour and I find it hard to have a laugh/joke with him...

Starting from 18.16..? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qaQPegPW7PQ Thanks!

I've never had a relationship with a girl or even a friendship that's really close. Probably explains since then why I've always been attracted to any girls I see - even just out and about. Anyways, since I started my job I get the train to and from work and there's really pretty blonde girl...

After getting married, we're having people come to visit and offer their congratulations. Fine. Unfortunately, I, sometimes have to sit and engage in conversation. So far, I've said hi and exited the room to either disappear in another room; hide in the kitchen helping put food out. But one...

It seems I come here to post after a monumental mess up and I'm here yet again, writing, because I need some place to get support because I find it impossible to get in life. I've messed up at work (this previous thread might help add context) and my job as an Admin guy involves logging...

I'm consumed by nerves, apprehension, even fear when approaching my boss at times. She's a very hands-on, at times, micro-manager of people that alienates people and recently, I've detected that maybe she's changed towards me although can't say for sure. I've made a few big mistakes that has...

So just to give abit of background. I've got a driving licence, could probably afford to get a car but I don't due to previous incidents with my old car that I didn't drive so it caused me anxiety driving it, and eventually sold it. So, having had a woeful Monday , come home to see "cousins"...

So, been 6 months doing this job that I'm getting through OK, at times it's enjoyable doing what I'm good at. Anyway, due to my anxiety and apprehension of talking to my boss who can be difficult to approach at times for fear of being shouted at; looking clueless; making a mistake etc, I made...

Since starting my job, my two colleagues who are friendly and helpful, always ask me at the end of the day, "What are you doing tonight?" If football isn't on, I say nothing much. Which equates to nothing major. I come home, rest, eat, check internet then bed whilst they are doing something...

ATM, I'm work front of house doing my admin role where I sit on my desk and it is in a decent place where people occasionally pop in. It tends to vary. Anyhow, I just wanted to gather how people, who have anxiety, shyness etc, who might work in a customer service face to face role, how they...

So after being out of work for a year, I've got myself an admin job that I wanted because it was something I felt I could do. Two weeks in, it's going OK but I feel like I'm making mistakes and ONE mistake (whether it happens in the morning/afternoon) completely messes up my day! Once, I took...

In my new job, at times I struggle with concentration. If I'm talking to someone, my mind drifts and things about something else. It's annoying me as I want to do well in this job. Any advice, articles on improving this aspect? Thank you.

I've just started a new job with my line manager who is fairly pleasant. But sometimes, when I into her office and she's typing away at her computer, I feel abit hesitant to disturb so my voice lowers and she either asks what I said, makes a face that immediately lets me know that I need to...

So, in my new job, I joined my colleague on a stall we had set up to raise awareness of our organisation. She was a natural: bubbly, confident, chatty. I was very nervous as it was the first I'd done something like that. It was cold where we were situated so we just had our coats on. I tried...

The topic of marriage is beginning to reverberate around my life atm. Discussing with my friends, I can be honest and reveal my feelings. When it comes to my family - I just can't. To them, I'm being vague but I can't explain to them my reasons for, if I wanted to get married which is to have...

So following on from this thread, and especially the penultimate paragraph. Prior to me leaving, two ladies left who gave me a hug as I was sat down. One of them asked if I wanted one and I kinda didn't say much and smiled which she took as a positive sign. My position is not to do that as...