Social Anxiety Support

TheDaffodil · 07-22-2009, 11:08 AM

So lately I've done a really good job of going on a walk with my dog and sister every single day. I think I'm building up the courage to go places alone again! I know this area pretty well and even though there were a couple times I felt uncomfortable, I really enjoy being outside. And Taz (my dog) is so well-behaved and friendly. I never have to worry about him attacking anyone or pulling me around to embarrass me. I don't live in a very dangerous city compared to other places so...why not!? I think tomorrow, I will go on a morning jog with Taz, just me and him.

Also, I worked on my cover letter and applied for 2 jobs yesterday. I haven't had much luck with jobs these last few months. I haven't been able to land even an interview. But today, the results of my awesomely confident cover letter were apparent: one job I got a recommendation for and the other I got an interview for! I was nervous that my cover letter was stupid and wouldn't work. But you know? I thought, "I already don't have a job. If it doesn't work, I'm not any worse off."
Now that it does seem to be working, I feel a little silly. Of course it worked! I'm good at explaining myself and showing people what it is about me that works for them. *smacks forehead* I just had to keep trying.

I'm really happy about all of this. All the anxious feelings and thoughts...totally worth it to go through. I'm going to get my driving permit first thing Saturday morning. And I'm going to make plans with a good friend I haven't seen in a long time. And I'm not going to do these things because I feel socially obligated to. I'm going to do these things because I want to!

jellybelly · 07-22-2009, 12:31 PM

Wow that's great! I'm so glad things are going well for you. Good luck for the job interview

tony0306 · 07-22-2009, 01:00 PM

Right on!!!! : )

TheDaffodil · 07-22-2009, 04:40 PM

Thanks you guys!

strawberryjulius · 07-22-2009, 05:59 PM

This is the best post I've read on here for a while. Good luck for the interview.

homer · 07-22-2009, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by strawberryjulius

This is the best post I've read on here for a while. Good luck for the interview.

TheDaffodil · 07-23-2009, 11:24 AM

Thanks!

07-22-2009, 11:08 AM	#1 (permalink)
TheDaffodil Status: Antsy. Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Maryland Gender: Female Age: 19 Posts: 1,166	I'm so happy! So lately I've done a really good job of going on a walk with my dog and sister every single day. I think I'm building up the courage to go places alone again! I know this area pretty well and even though there were a couple times I felt uncomfortable, I really enjoy being outside. And Taz (my dog) is so well-behaved and friendly. I never have to worry about him attacking anyone or pulling me around to embarrass me. I don't live in a very dangerous city compared to other places so...why not!? I think tomorrow, I will go on a morning jog with Taz, just me and him. Also, I worked on my cover letter and applied for 2 jobs yesterday. I haven't had much luck with jobs these last few months. I haven't been able to land even an interview. But today, the results of my awesomely confident cover letter were apparent: one job I got a recommendation for and the other I got an interview for! I was nervous that my cover letter was stupid and wouldn't work. But you know? I thought, "I already don't have a job. If it doesn't work, I'm not any worse off." Now that it does seem to be working, I feel a little silly. Of course it worked! I'm good at explaining myself and showing people what it is about me that works for them. smacks forehead I just had to keep trying. I'm really happy about all of this. All the anxious feelings and thoughts...totally worth it to go through. I'm going to get my driving permit first thing Saturday morning. And I'm going to make plans with a good friend I haven't seen in a long time. And I'm not going to do these things because I feel socially obligated to. I'm going to do these things because I want to! __________________ "Our doubts are traitors, And make us lose the good we oft might win By fearing to attempt." - William Shakespeare NotForSaleCampaign.org \| StopTheTraffik.org \| SlaveryMap.org

07-22-2009, 04:40 PM	#4 (permalink)
TheDaffodil Status: Antsy. Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Maryland Gender: Female Age: 19 Posts: 1,166	Thanks you guys! __________________ "Our doubts are traitors, And make us lose the good we oft might win By fearing to attempt." - William Shakespeare NotForSaleCampaign.org \| StopTheTraffik.org \| SlaveryMap.org

07-23-2009, 11:24 AM	#7 (permalink)
TheDaffodil Status: Antsy. Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Maryland Gender: Female Age: 19 Posts: 1,166	Thanks! __________________ "Our doubts are traitors, And make us lose the good we oft might win By fearing to attempt." - William Shakespeare NotForSaleCampaign.org \| StopTheTraffik.org \| SlaveryMap.org

07-22-2009, 12:31 PM	#2 (permalink)
jellybelly Status: SAS Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: uk Gender: Female Posts: 270	Wow that's great! I'm so glad things are going well for you. Good luck for the job interview

07-22-2009, 01:00 PM	#3 (permalink)
tony0306 Status: SAS Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Gender: Male Age: 39 Posts: 317	Right on!!!! : )

07-22-2009, 05:59 PM	#5 (permalink)
strawberryjulius Status: ^_^ Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Australia Gender: Female Age: 18 Posts: 1,564	This is the best post I've read on here for a while. Good luck for the interview.