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Anyone know? I was reading someone's post about "living in their own head" and having anxiety, which caused them to avoid making social strides and improving, etc. One response to this said it's "the result of having an extremely self-centered worldview," while another said it could also be...

If one is a pathetic loser for a long time--I'll define it by not being college educated (with perhaps no ability to become so), ADDish, socially deficient, and either in crappy jobs or has no job--is it ever possible to lose the stigma? Is it ever possible for such an individual to find a...

Let's talk about this just in reference to forums. In my case it has always been extremely rare to be gone from a forum for a while (even if I post very often there) and have anyone send a message or otherwise convey the notion that I was missed. It bothers me, to be honest... even more so...

Time and time again with me, it simply comes down to the fact that whatever it is I'm looking for... requires some level of real-life socializing to acquire. Attempting to fill this void by socializing online does not work for me, or at best, is an incomplete "fix." The facade of fulfillment...

I just got the GotY Edition of Fallout 3 (PC version), on Steam. I've heard so many good things about this game over the years, I guess I have to cave in and play it, despite knowing it will probably take up too much of my time. But apparently there are a lot of unofficial mods/fixes for it...

I guess some of you more well-read in the subject may find this redundant, but perhaps the best course of action--before trying things like "exposure therapy" and the like--is to re-adjust self-image. So, the most important thing: Improve self-esteem.. but NOT via external validation...

This is for anyone who wants the game "Risk of Rain." I have 3 steam codes I can't use for this game, they have to be gifts. So that means you pay nothing! First come first serve. PM me for details! BTW, don't wait too long, the codes will vanish if not used by November 25th!

I'm currently playing Assassins Creed 1. The first game in the series, on PC. I have mixed thoughts on it, though. The good: I find the presentation to be mostly stellar: it really *does* say "next gen" when you have so many NPCs on the screen at once, rendered so fluidly. I think the game...

In another forum I had been PMing with a woman for a while, talking about a variety of life issues. I was interested in what this person had to say and it seemed like they didn't mind the discussion. At some point they stopped responding and I thought nothing of it. Just today her boyfriend...

This is about the internet. It's no secret i sometimes have problems with articulation (getting my thoughts across clearly.) But I also have trouble reading signals others may be sending. One thing that continues to happen every so often, is if I have 1-on-1 conversation with someone and the...

A little birdy asked me this: If a person has poor social skills, uneven intellect, no clear talent in anything, no gifts, poor attention span.. and, as a result, low confidence... might he/she request genetic engineering to make his/herself even with the "average person"? Such a cure for a...

This gal is hella cool, is she not? The Gist - 5 Game Characters I'd Date - The Gist - GameSpot What do you guys think?

Okay, so this will be controversial but I think it's something that needs discussion. A while ago I heard about a controversial trend of some websites and forums that discuss, explain, and recommend good strategies for practicing not just anorexia, but also "mia," and self-harm. Just yesterday...

Has anyone had demonic experiences? Do they come to you in your dreams, and then manifest physically? Have you been dragged across the floor or lifted up in mid-air? I've had bad dreams, but nothing like that happen. However, some people apparently claim such things happen to them.. and...

Okay, so there are some proponents of dating sites on here. Apparently there are people here who have social anxiety, and yet still had some success with dating sites, and so on. So I got to thinking, I need to try it. The other thing: whenever I talk to someone about my problem of lacking...

I came back to posting on forums and trying to talk to people online, because I was lonely and in an emotional crisis. I still am and I expect I will be having this crisis for a while. So when people reply to my posts, or otherwise contact me, and say "I'd like to chat, I can relate," and so...

This is not just for those with social anxiety, but more for those who suffer from being "strange, left out, behind, overwhelmed all the time no matter what," or being an odd duck in general. You know who you are, because you've felt this way all your life! If you had your own conspiracy...

It's all in the topic. Will doing this confer any benefit whatsoever? The ultimate goal I suppose is to help me break down the barriers I have. I mean, I can't speak to the opposite sex, because I believe I come off as strange, vapid, and idiotic. Then if I can break down that barrier, then...

I'm from Pennsylvania, although I am also pretty close to New Jersey. I'll admit, I'm lonely and would like to talk to someone. You just have to be nice, basically. Being from the area is a plus. Yours truly, A great person

So I've had things I've wanted to do for at least 15 years now. So I'm now 32, and the only thing I've done with these desires--dreaming and hoping--counts for nothing. I'm either dreaming about what I want, or hoping I will get lucky and it will just happen with little-to-no effort. But I...