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Hi guys, I experienced an unpleasant incident today. I was in the supermarket buying things and I happened to see my neighbour in the first aisle. He was right in front of me and I smiled and said hello. But he avoided looking at me and walked off. I thought maybe he might have been in his own...

Hi guys, do you think reading self-help books on boosting self-esteem and confidence will help to overcome our social anxiety?

Hi guys :) I am a guy with a somewhat severe form of social anxiety. I feel anxious at crowded places like shopping malls, buses etc. I was thinking, is it better for me not to try to find a relationship (boyfriend/girlfriend) for now? I mean I have problems being comfortable in public by...

Hey guys, do you think shyness and social anxiety are 2 different things? or do you feel social anxiety is an extreme form of shyness?

Hey guys, I have read that exercising helps to reduce the level of the body's stress hormones, adrenaline and cortisol. I think adrenaline and cortisol are the culprits that cause social anxiety. So, I was thinking whether exercising in the early morning will help to reduce our social anxiety...

Hi guys, I'm starting my first day of internship this Wednesday and I'm feeling nervous about it. I'm afraid of being introduced to many staff in the internship company that I've been assigned to and also the need to work with them. I've the involuntary smile symptom when feeling anxious and...

Hi guys, I would like to discuss on my symptoms. I tend to have an awkward smile whenever I feel anxious. Like when I enter a classroom (with students facing my direction), my mouth will twitch to a smile. And when I walk along a pavement and there is a group of people heading my direction...

Hi guys, Have anyone tried listening to Thomas Hall videos for social anxiety in youtube? Are they useful in overcoming social anxiety? Would like to hear your views.

Hi guys, Recently I faced a sad situation. I attended a once-a-week class which conducts pair discussion in my school. So, I paired with a student A for the discussion. We talked normally during the discussion. 3 weeks later, we had a test. I went to the test late and happened to sit beside A...

Hi guys, I'm sure one of the situations that SAD sufferers struggle with is the elevator. I do. When i enter the elevator and there is already someone ( or a group of people ), I feel very shy and anxious (because I get worried what they'll think about me feeling shy.) Is it okay to avoid...

Hi Guys, I would like to discuss a problem which I always face when dealing with cashiers. I avoid looking at the cashier for the whole time. Cos it makes me feel nervous and anxious. So, I normally look elsewhere. Also, I'll always look at the money when handing over the cash to the cashier...

Hi guys, do you think social anxiety is due to largely extreme low self-esteem? or is low self-esteem just a minor contributing factor to social anxiety? thank you.

Hi guys, I have a doubt which I want to clarify. How is Avoidant Personality Disorder different from Social Anxiety? How to differentiate them? Thank you.

DO you think Emotional Freedom techniques is helpful to overcome social anxiety? Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) - Emotional Health (Details about EFT)

Hi all, Is it common for people suffering from SAD to become uninterested in their life and enjoyment? I feel like that most of the time. Not sure if this is a common symptom.

Do you think a person can change from an introvert to an extrovert?

Do you think one can get rid of his social anxiety 100%?

Hi people :) I wanna seek advise about something. I desire making some friends and also be in a relationship. (I have no friends now and also never went for dating before.) But you know with having social anxiety its a really big challenge. I mean you will try avoiding crowded places and...

Hi guys, wanted to share with you guys about my sorrows. As a person suffering from social anxiety, I will always try to rush from point to point when in public to escape from the crowd. And I always want to reach home quickly as possible. Today, I did the same. And when i came home, I...

Hi guys, What self-help books will you recommend for low self esteem? I have seen one book Breaking the Chain of Low Self-Esteem by Marilyn Sorensen. But not sure if it is good. Do you have other suggestions? :)