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Hi all, everyone experiences depression and anxiety differently and I'd like to hear from anyone willing to describe their experiences with major depression, social anxiety, and anxiety in general. It could be what you feel like in general, a specific experience you had, how people may have...

I've been very stressed and exhausted lately and feeling so misanthropic and depressed. I keep wondering why life can't be easier and why I can't just live it like any other animal on Earth without having it dictated by other humans who make things so complex and miserable. I know there are a...

Are or were you socially anxious when interacting with your mom or dad or immediate family? If so, what made you so anxious? Is there a reason or possible factors for feeling SA around people you live with and grew up with? Did it ever improve? What about your family's social lifestyle? Were...

I don't have any friends or anyone I feel comfortable talking to about this, so I am hoping you guys could give me some advice, opinions, or your past experiences. I have been in a relationship for about 3 years but for the past few months I have been thinking of whether I should break it off or...

I haven't spent time with a friend for probably at least half a year now, or more. This is mostly because I've been busy. I take full time classes plus work 2 jobs part time and have my own apartment to look after. I've made the choice to end some bad friendships I had as a teenager. I used to...

And do they help with you anxiety? What kind(s) do you have or want? Do you talk to them? I love animals and they lessen my anxiety. I talk to them, but usually not with people around. And when I'm with my pet I feel I can talk to people easier than alone. Does anyone else feel this way? I...

This will probably be long because I write a lot (can't help it) but please bear with me! So my social anxiety is severe when it comes to being me personally. As in, when in public or around friends/family I find it hard to express myself and am unsure what to talk about. I often repeat...

I live in Canada and get severe seasonal affective disorder in the Winter. I have been feeling very down lately because of this. I don't feeling like going out anywhere or getting anything done (but I know I should, and I want to!). I have very little energy and am often fatigued. I feel...

I was just thinking lately about how normally-functioning people aren't all aware of what's really going on around them and can't see things from different perspectives, especially if they don't believe in those views. Does anyone have any insight into this? I find it hard to understand how...

Hi! So I've known about and studied introversion and extraversion for years but I'd like to review and study feedback people give related to their dominant personality type. Before you answer my questions, please understand what an introvert and extravert actually is, as there are many...

Weird subject but this has been bugging me. Nearly everyone I know who is still a teenager or young adult has a kid or many kids. I understand it's their life and their choice, but I find it annoying that people who are nearly still kids themselves are having babies thoughtlessly and throwing...

Hi guys! So, I was wondering if any of you have an issue with controlling your facial expressions, and what you may do to help it? I have a "poker face" most of the time (as I'm ALWAYS told), even when I'm happy or feeling just fine. People have called me out for looking angry or never smiling...

I don't really tell anyone about my disorders due to social stigma around it and feeling awkward. Some people don't understand why I don't really socialize with them and others and so they fire back and say hurtful things. One person told me he didn't like me and pretty much had no reason except...

So depression runs in my family and I've always had it since I was little. I was feeling better for a while but now my depression is coming back even worse and it feels like I'm just sinking deeper and deeper into an empty state where nothing feels good and I'm never truly happy. It's not that...

So I've recently gotten out of a complicated relationship. I'm not one for dating or romance and I never act on crushes I have, but this time I want to pursue a crush. I feel it would be a new start for me and help me to get over my last relationship for good. Lots of guys show interest in me...

Hi everyone! I know I havent been posting anything on SPW lately, but I've been quite busy and honestly I think my SA has gotten a lot better, for the first time! yay! but anyways, the reason I'm on here now, is because I feel stuck.. I have a great life, my job is going very well, I've made...

so i have a part time job and it makes me feel really uncomfortable and worthless when my supervisors tell me things like "you're so quiet", "you're shy", and "you need to come out of your shell". which they tell me all the time, yet they dont know about my SA and that it's very hard to control...

Just wondering. :rolleyes:

I am a teen I know I'm young and everyone just says "you've got the rest of your life ahead of you don't worry" but I AM worried about being able to find someone for a relationship and maybe marriage because of my SA and since so many people with SA never do get married. Anyways, a lot of guys...

the definition of self esteem is your opinion of yourself and your self-image. low self esteem is when you look down on yourself and don't think you're good enough. i used to have low self esteem and hate myself and my looks, but now i've come to terms with myself and accept myself for who i...