Some threads in this forum really irk me!

[Remus]

I've kinda always seen it as damage limitation, as I've gone along that path, I've gradually changed for the better. Or maybe I just got sick of my brain always moaning and ignored it.

 

[Kiwong]

Change is possible, but change with this illness is very hard. I've taken some huge steps towards changing, despite the fear I feel inside. The victories I have over anxiety tatse sweeter for the battles I have faced to succeed. I can count the days I've really lived and there have been many over the last two years. I feel uncertain about my future, but I am thankful for the great days I have lived. I am trying to change, but the anxiety is still with me. There have been blessed moments lately where I have come to believe anxiety need not be a life sentence.

 

[sullyS25]

I agree with this post man minus SAD being the hardest thing for ME to overcome but it definitely is difficult. I feel like there are a lot of people on this forum that wish they could improve their social anxiety but their actions dont exactly demonstrate that. It seems like SAD is a part of some people identity and they are afraid to work on it because it is part of who they are. I certainly did this myself. I would use social phobia as a crutch and an excuse not to go outside of my comfort zone and would stay bathing in my anxiety and depression. Sitting back and doing nothing. I have realized that nothing is going to change if i dont take different actions and I wish others would realize this as well.

 

[Deus_Ex_Lemur]

I agree with this post man minus SAD being the hardest thing for ME to overcome but it definitely is difficult. I feel like there are a lot of people on this forum that wish they could improve their social anxiety but their actions dont exactly demonstrate that. It seems like SAD is a part of some people identity and they are afraid to work on it because it is part of who they are. I certainly did this myself. I would use social phobia as a crutch and an excuse not to go outside of my comfort zone and would stay bathing in my anxiety and depression. Sitting back and doing nothing. I have realized that nothing is going to change if i dont take different actions and I wish others would realize this as well.

SAD can be felt like this and used as a crutch sure. I think many ppl DO realize that tho, and nothing will change if they dont take different actions and attitudes, etc.

Realizing is not the hard thing, DOING something with that realization is.