RND_CHR
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I know there are a lot of negative threads on this website, so I decided to post something positive. I definitely have social anxiety. I constantly worry that what I'm saying is stupid, awkward, or creepy. But things have gotten better. I'm definitely more sociable at parties and I even managed to introduce myself to and talk to some girls for awhile at a party last sunday, although I was kind of drunk at the time. I've been talking public speaking at school because I thought it would help me get over my anxiety, at least public speaking anxiety. Halfway though the speech I remember feeling that I wasn't nearly as anxious during the speech as I had been while giving speeches earlier in the semester. I even feel like people respond to me more positively when I approach them, probably because I am happier and more chatty. But I definitely still worry, and it seems like I still do awkward things. But even if I'm not awkward, a little humility is always a good thing. Anways, I guess what I've been doing that has helped me improve is that I found a therapist I really like and I just keep challenging my shyness. And having one really good friend who always tells me not to sweat the small stuff whenever i get worried, has really helped. I definitely have a long way to go but I think even other people think I'm making progress.
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