Diend
Well-known member
I've generalized that because I'm socially awkward, I feel socially anxious and socially avoidant. Now if I did know how to tackle social situations, maybe I wouldnt have social phobia.
The root of the problem would have to be lack of social experience and social prowess. This stuff can be experienced. This stuff can be learned. I thought I was naturally social-phobic. Well, naturally I was a very cautious person probably because of nurture. I was the only child and my parents were very protective.
So when things like this make sense, this irrational disease arose from rational causes. I think by understanding this about myself, I can look at SP as something that can be conquered. I don't expect myself to be like my social peers, but at least it won't be something that I will forever alienate myself with. I was not born with SP. I was not destined with SP. It just developed due to my living habits.
If this applies to you, I hope you can begin to take steps to change your lifestyle. Before, I was also very scared to begin because I had too much pride. I didn't want to feel vulnerable, but now I find that it's okay to feel vulnerable.
The root of the problem would have to be lack of social experience and social prowess. This stuff can be experienced. This stuff can be learned. I thought I was naturally social-phobic. Well, naturally I was a very cautious person probably because of nurture. I was the only child and my parents were very protective.
So when things like this make sense, this irrational disease arose from rational causes. I think by understanding this about myself, I can look at SP as something that can be conquered. I don't expect myself to be like my social peers, but at least it won't be something that I will forever alienate myself with. I was not born with SP. I was not destined with SP. It just developed due to my living habits.
If this applies to you, I hope you can begin to take steps to change your lifestyle. Before, I was also very scared to begin because I had too much pride. I didn't want to feel vulnerable, but now I find that it's okay to feel vulnerable.
