D@rwin_dude
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Hi, I know of something that I have used personally with pretty good success to really help change how I feel around other people and how I feel in a range of different social situations.
I haven't been able to use it in a way that its made a lasting change but I have genuinely experienced many times of feeling perfectly comfortable, interested in others and my attention directed outside in social situations. I've found it easy to just be in the moment and ask people questions (think of questions to ask), listen to their answers and answer their questions and basically just have a really enjoyable time socially.
That's after having been housebound with fear for weeks/months on end. After having to work up the courage to go to the mailbox for fear of coming across a neighbour, postie or stranger walking down the street. I've personally had an on/off relationship (sounds like a f&*$ing romance or something) with social anxiety.
BUT HERE'S THE WHOLE POINT OF MY THREAD: The 'off' part of my relationship with S.A. was because I was using a treatment that really does make a difference. The main reason I think the changes didn't last was coz I was doing it myself and don't know how to mak it lasting. However there are people who are brilliant at using this treatment and I want to let ppl know about them and see if they are willing to give it a go and let me know if it works 100% for them.
If you live in Colorado, especially near Boulder plz let me know and I'll give you plenty of info. It isn't a very difficult treatment, it isn't about 'forcing yourself' to do things or 'facing your fear'. It's a lot kinder and I believe effective than those approaches. If I lived in Boulder I'd absolutely give it a go with some of these people. So plz if you live there plz get in touch with me...it may lead you to a new life!!!
DD.
I haven't been able to use it in a way that its made a lasting change but I have genuinely experienced many times of feeling perfectly comfortable, interested in others and my attention directed outside in social situations. I've found it easy to just be in the moment and ask people questions (think of questions to ask), listen to their answers and answer their questions and basically just have a really enjoyable time socially.
That's after having been housebound with fear for weeks/months on end. After having to work up the courage to go to the mailbox for fear of coming across a neighbour, postie or stranger walking down the street. I've personally had an on/off relationship (sounds like a f&*$ing romance or something) with social anxiety.
BUT HERE'S THE WHOLE POINT OF MY THREAD: The 'off' part of my relationship with S.A. was because I was using a treatment that really does make a difference. The main reason I think the changes didn't last was coz I was doing it myself and don't know how to mak it lasting. However there are people who are brilliant at using this treatment and I want to let ppl know about them and see if they are willing to give it a go and let me know if it works 100% for them.
If you live in Colorado, especially near Boulder plz let me know and I'll give you plenty of info. It isn't a very difficult treatment, it isn't about 'forcing yourself' to do things or 'facing your fear'. It's a lot kinder and I believe effective than those approaches. If I lived in Boulder I'd absolutely give it a go with some of these people. So plz if you live there plz get in touch with me...it may lead you to a new life!!!
DD.
