Social Anxiety Support

steelmyhead · 06-27-2009, 11:24 PM

It's more a long term goal because I don't have a job yet. I've lived outside before and I was fine, but I was living on loaned cash. Anyways, this thread is just here to remind myself. No need to pay any attention. Though if you have a motivational story about how great it is to no longer be under their thumb, please share. I could use a push.

slylikeafox · 06-28-2009, 12:15 AM

Good luck steelmyhand! Best of luck with the job search as well

I'm considering moving out when I graduate from college.

steelmyhead · 06-28-2009, 12:35 AM

Thanks sly

steelmyhead · 06-28-2009, 12:45 AM

Oh, and another thing I'm going to do is point out when people get my name wrong.
I'm joking, of course. Ha Ha. Or am I? Yes, I am. I'm sure it was a typo

(Or... was it some sort of diabolical challenge aimed at testing my mettle?? huh?? was it?? I need to know!)
Have a nice day.

Dempsey · 06-28-2009, 03:49 AM

Good luck, stealmyhead! (couldn't resist

)

I was living at home jobless for about 2 years after finishing highschool. I'd just play the computer and watch TV. Whenever I saw my parents, well mostly my dad, he would nag me, and tell me to get a life. That sort of stuff. I did work with him at a concrete factory for several months before being laid off, but that was horrible.

One week my sister came up for a visit, and spontaneously, both her and my dad had a little intervention. I admitted I was completely miserable there and they suggested I live with my sister, who lives closer to the city, and hunt for jobs. I agreed.

I hated living with my sister. It was uncomfortable, difficult, aggravating, but ultimately the best decision I've made in my life. We had sooo many arguments, and I hated it when they were home, but it helped me become more independent, and allowed me to get the job that I currently love. Four months ago I moved closer to work to a nice area above Sydney, with complete strangers. I'm finally independent, and being at mum and dads is far behind me. I have so many problems with myself to fix (social anxiety is but one of them), but I can only see improvement in the future.

I still feel like sh** sometimes though.

06-27-2009, 11:24 PM	#1 (permalink)
steelmyhead Status: mostly harmless Join Date: May 2009 Location: California Gender: Male Posts: 635	To move out of my parent's house. It's more a long term goal because I don't have a job yet. I've lived outside before and I was fine, but I was living on loaned cash. Anyways, this thread is just here to remind myself. No need to pay any attention. Though if you have a motivational story about how great it is to no longer be under their thumb, please share. I could use a push. __________________ The trick is to experience, not anticipate.

06-28-2009, 12:15 AM	#2 (permalink)
slylikeafox Status: SAS Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Michigan Gender: Male Age: 23 Posts: 1,685	Good luck steelmyhand! Best of luck with the job search as well I'm considering moving out when I graduate from college. __________________ "Aim at the sun, and you may not reach it; but your arrow will fly far higher than if aimed at an object on a level with yourself" - Joel Hawes

06-28-2009, 12:35 AM	#3 (permalink)
steelmyhead Status: mostly harmless Join Date: May 2009 Location: California Gender: Male Posts: 635	Thanks sly __________________ The trick is to experience, not anticipate.

06-28-2009, 12:45 AM	#4 (permalink)
steelmyhead Status: mostly harmless Join Date: May 2009 Location: California Gender: Male Posts: 635	Oh, and another thing I'm going to do is point out when people get my name wrong. I'm joking, of course. Ha Ha. Or am I? Yes, I am. I'm sure it was a typo (Or... was it some sort of diabolical challenge aimed at testing my mettle?? huh?? was it?? I need to know!) Have a nice day. __________________ The trick is to experience, not anticipate.

06-28-2009, 03:49 AM	#5 (permalink)
Dempsey Status: SAS Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Sydney Australia Gender: Male Age: 21 Posts: 633	Good luck, stealmyhead! (couldn't resist ) I was living at home jobless for about 2 years after finishing highschool. I'd just play the computer and watch TV. Whenever I saw my parents, well mostly my dad, he would nag me, and tell me to get a life. That sort of stuff. I did work with him at a concrete factory for several months before being laid off, but that was horrible. One week my sister came up for a visit, and spontaneously, both her and my dad had a little intervention. I admitted I was completely miserable there and they suggested I live with my sister, who lives closer to the city, and hunt for jobs. I agreed. I hated living with my sister. It was uncomfortable, difficult, aggravating, but ultimately the best decision I've made in my life. We had sooo many arguments, and I hated it when they were home, but it helped me become more independent, and allowed me to get the job that I currently love. Four months ago I moved closer to work to a nice area above Sydney, with complete strangers. I'm finally independent, and being at mum and dads is far behind me. I have so many problems with myself to fix (social anxiety is but one of them), but I can only see improvement in the future. I still feel like sh** sometimes though.