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    Calling people by their names

    Does anyone feel awkward doing this? I know it SHOULDN'T be, but for some reason I've always had a hard time addressing people by their names (or title, for that matter). I don't know if the people I'm trying to talk to notice that or what (considering some of them do address me by my name)...
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    Fear of being alone

    I'm not sure if I've secretly always had this fear, or if it's a recent development. I used to enjoy being alone, but not anymore. I can't stand it. I'm afraid of being alone for the rest of my life. As painful as it can be to interact with people much of the time, I'd rather go through the...
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    I want to go to the gym...

    ... but I'm too embarrassed. I've never taken advantage of my school's facilities, and this is my 4th and final year here. I've been wanting to get toned and fit, but I find it boring to work out at home. I'd go jogging/walking, but the weather is starting to get cold now. That leaves the gym...
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    Are anti-anxiety meds REALLY addictive?

    Title kinda says all. I'm just curious to know if they are, in your experiences (for those of you who have taken or currently do take them).
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    I hate this.

    Right now, I'm feeling really alone. Nowadays I can't STAND feeling (or really even being) alone. I wanna do things with people (and a relationship would be even better). I'm tired of sitting by myself in my apartment, staring at the ceiling or browsing the web. I want company so bad, I'd almost...
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    Post what you cannot say

    Now there's something I've wanted to say to different people on more than one occasion.
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    Post what you cannot say

    "Hi, how have you been?"
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    Twirling hair in a public setting

    I have a few nervous habits, but I'd say the one I do most is twirling my hair when I'm in a public setting (or if I'm a little anxious in any setting). Seems like it drives people up the wall if you're giving a presentation or speech in front of a class (though I have no clue why). I've also...
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    No Desire to Make Friends in My Final Year of School

    Finally, I'm in my last year of school. I'm really looking forward to graduating in May and utilizing the techniques I've learned in a future job(s). I haven't really made very many friends, though. I've had mostly acquaintances come and go over the past 3 years here. The only person I've met...
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    Phenibut

    Has anyone tried this stuff? For those who don't know what it is, it's basically a benzo you don't need a prescription for, it's cheap (I got like a big thing of it for about $40), but it's not as strong as a prescription benzo, and it comes in the form of a white powder that you can either put...
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    "You need to love yourself before others can love you."

    Am I the only one who really despises that phrase? I used to try living up to it, don't get me wrong... But nowadays, I just think it's complete b/s. There are things I like about myself and wouldn't change for anything, but there are also a few things that I just can't stand about myself, but...
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    How long (on average) does it take to get over a past relationship?

    Hello, all. I used to be pretty active on here, then stopped coming around for a long while. I've been lurking a bit lately, and I feel more comfortable asking this question on here than on the other SA forum I'm a member on. Out of curiosity, how long, on average, do you guys think it takes...
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    Small Talk

    Not sure about the rest of you, but lately small talk makes me feel happy/giddy inside after I actually do it. I feel like a complete dork for feeling that way, considering I never used to be much of a fan of it. Gotta start somewhere, though, right? I've also found that small talk isn't as...
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    Anyone else feel this way?

    Usually, I fantasize about having a boyfriend and whatnot, and it normally brings me happiness whenever I fantasize. I could usually fantasize all day and I would think it brings me more satisfaction than the real thing ever could. However, lately I'm finding that I can't fantasize without...
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    I can't take it anymore.

    I'm calling my therapist tomorrow right after I finish my first exam. I can't go on like this anymore. I'm tired of constantly being ignored by virtually everyone. I'm sad that I seem to lack friends lately. I'm sick of being in the dating game when I have virtually no f*cking clue what I'm...
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    First kiss (and more). . .

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    I'm such a screw-up. =(

    So I'm a second-year uni student, and I was just informed that my roommate is moving out tomorrow. The reason? Well, let's just say that she feels as if there's a negative energy in the room, and that she thinks it would be better for her if she didn't have to be around it. She basically...
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    Is SA more common than we think?

    So for those who don't already know, I'm in the process of dating this guy I met off of a dating site. On our first date, he seemed a little shy, but he was much more talkative than me, and not only that, but he has initiated that date, and our next date as well. He struck me as a normal guy...
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    First Date Tips?

    So. I plan on meeting up with this guy over the weekend, and I was wondering if anyone could provide some tips on how to suppress my SA during this little 'date' so I don't make a fool out of myself. I think that if I can keep the conversation going, without any awkward silences, then I'm good...
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    I must be boring him to death. . .

    I'm talking with this guy who messaged me on Plenty of Fish. We have quite a bit in common, and we seem to get along well so far. We just started talking to each other over MSN yesterday, and that went really well. Tonight, though, while it may have started off well, I'm beginning to think I'm...
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