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    Overcame SA, new struggles, how to help you guys

    Hi all. It's been a LONG time since my last post...at least it feels that way. There are so many reasons why. But the one that sticks out the most is that i graduated college, and landed a job, which takes up a LOT of time. No more college = less SOCIAL anxiety. Job = lots of anxiety, but...
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    Any ideas? Expanding the social circle

    So, on my road to social recovery, I find myself stuck. As I get more comfortable talking to people, including my friends, family, and even strangers, i find I need more. I HATE being alone. And, being home = being alone pretty much. It's just my mom and I, and we both are busy, and she's...
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    I'm doing it!

    It's settled, I am finally going to start living my life to its fullest. Screw social anxiety, it's just a label. Yeah, i get shy sometimes, and super awkward around certain types of people, or in certain situations, but i dropped the label of someone with Social Anxiety a while ago, and now...
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    Just Curious, Question

    I think it is fair to say that most of us on here think we have Social Anxiety Disorder, also known as Social Phobia (if you don't, then this doesn't apply to you). Many of us identify with this disorder. Meaning, we tell ourselves, and others if we are brave enough, that we have a disorder...
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    Finally figured out happiness

    So, i realized something after going through major recovery from SA. I guess it's about happiness. I always considered myself to be somewhat unhappy and unsatisfied with my life...always. I thought that was because of the circumstances in my life...i had SA, i was awkward, couldn't talk to...
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    CBT or ACT program suggestion

    Hi all, i already completed the CBT program, Overcoming Social Anxiety: Step by Step, which i am sure many of you know about. I am looking for something new to start. Any suggestions? I want something i can do at home. I have heard good things about ACT(Acceptance and Commitment Therapy)...
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    Anger

    Anyone else automatically keep there anger in? I NEVER actually feel anger...i may get mad at times, but never actually release or feel it like i should...like if someone says something i don't like, i just pretend i don't care, and do anyhting i can to avoid a conflict by saying or expressing...
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    WHY!? i just don't get it

    I just don't get it. I used to talk on the phone for hours at a time with girls, guys, and didn't even think twice about it. What the hell makes me so damn shy/nervous/unnatural/uncomfortable doing it now? Why the hell can't i just have normal conversations with people anymore? I just don't...
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    Eye contact problem

    So, i've been feeling really good lately, BUT i still have been having problems with eye contact. I just can't seem to get this down. It's very situational for me. It depends a lot on how i'm feeling, and who the person is. If i'm feeling good, it is usually easier, UNLESS i'm feeling "too"...
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    AMAZING book i picked up

    Okay, so one of my biggest fears is getting made fun of. I cannot stand being called names, or put down by others, and it has been happening to me for a while. It's a combination of me not being able to handle it when i'm feeling anxious, and me getting the bigger end of the jokes handed to...
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    2knowmyself.com question

    Anyone ever tried this site? I heard its good, but i get the feeling they're just trying to sell my their self confidence program. Just wondering if it is a good, worthwhile program?
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    Back at college, feeling depressed

    Hey guys and girls. I am feeling depressed, and i just wanted to vent about it. I am back at school, and i am having some problems with my housemates. I mean, its mostly one in particular. He's actually my best friend at school too. Or, at least i thought he was. It just seems like he's always...
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    Asking for advice/ keeping things inside

    Anyone else find themselves keeping EVERYTHING inside. Even little things, like how to apply for college, i try to do it ALL myself, and not talk to anyone about it. The main reason is because my dad, whenever i ask him a question, he gives me these lengthy drawn out, hour long answers, that...
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    Just wondering, did you always have SA/SP?

    For me, the answers NO. Ok, i was always shy, but when i was younger, i could pretty much talk to anyone, without thinking anything was wrong with me. I used to talk on the phone for hours on end when i was younger to pretty girls. They all used to like me too, it is so strange how it all...
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    New jobby suggestions

    New Hobby suggestions Here's my problem. I am on winter break from school. Pretty much all of my friends have jobs, so i only see them at night...ok, fine, i am truly fine with that. But, during the day, when i am all alone, i have been kind of bored. This is a new feeling for me, i havn't...
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    Tim wants more! CBT was good, but just not enough :/

    Hey guys, havn't posted in a while, but here goes. So, i've been feeling a lot better lately. I recently finished up a CBT program that took me four months, and i feel a lot better. I can say that i now know i can comfortably cope with just about any social situation much better than i could...
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    SO stressed, finals, CAN't sleep, advice?

    Basically, its finals week at university, and i am so stressed out that i keep waking up at night, and can't fall back asleep. I have my biggest final on thursday, and havn't even started studying, because i am too exhausted. In the last three days i have tried to go to bed at 11 o clock each...
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    I think im truly getting better...slowly

    I can feel myself getting better. Like, even though i still get socially anxious, and depressed, i know that i am about to jump over another huge hurdle that is my SA :) I can go just about anywhere now, and feel a sense of control like i never have. I handle things WAY better than i used...
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    Chorus, symphany, vocalists

    Hey everyone. I was looking to download some new music, and wanted to change up my style a little bit. I am looking for some help with finding songs that are similar to this. I want a change from the usually pop rap, rock stuff i grew up with(im 21). YouTube - GLEE - "Teenage Dream" Full...
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    Why is it that guys have the burden of meeting and approaching girls?

    So, as i have been feeling better, i have been thinking about how there are sooooo many girls in my school who are looking for good guys, but just can't seem to find them. THEN, i thought, well i know soooooo many guys in my school alone who are looking for good girls... Well, this is where i...
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