Social Anxiety Support

itsmemaggi · 04-11-2006, 08:23 AM

Pick just ONE good thing that happened today. It can be the simplest thing in the world, like, "I ate a yummy breakfast," or something huge like, "I made a new friend," or "I went to a party" or "I won the lottery."

Nothing is too small. The idea is, as soon as you're forced to pick one good thing, a whole bunch of good things will pop into your head. We've got to force ourselves to think happy thoughts. But try to only list one.

I will start. But since the day is still ahead of me, to some extent, I'll say something good that happened yesterday:

I helped my younger brother study for his math test.

xoxo
Maggi

microbe · 04-11-2006, 08:37 AM

well it's been a ****ty morning for me so far (haha ig otta stop with the negative!), as i slept through one of my classes that had a quiz.

It's still early here too, so here's my good event from yesterday as well:

i told my 4 best friends from HS about my SAD

Noca · 04-11-2006, 09:01 AM

I got my klonopin script

Equisgurl · 04-11-2006, 09:51 AM

I skipped a class!!

Ok.. I know that one doesent count, but I was in a hurry this morning and forgot my painting supplies, thank god I have a tolerant teacher.
Lets see.... I walked to class today without getting a panic attack and I didnt even take ativan today..I dont care anymore, screw the people.

LittleZion · 04-11-2006, 04:08 PM

I had a good laugh with coworkers.

archaic · 04-11-2006, 04:28 PM

I got to see a finished copy of the zine these 7th/8th graders have been working on! It's amazing!! I'm so proud of them (and my group).

And I've found that listening to "Stand Out" by Powerline (from A Goofy Movie!!) does a really great job of keeping me in a good mood.

itsmemaggi · 04-11-2006, 04:40 PM

Way to go, guys!!! Those are GREAT things!!!

I spoke to my friend, Liz, on the telephone.

Quote:

Originally Posted by archaic

And I've found that listening to "Stand Out" by Powerline (from A Goofy Movie!!) does a really great job of keeping me in a good mood.

I love that song! When I first got my laptop from my university, I was afraid to download songs because they told us not to... So the only song I had was "Stand Out" that my cousin sent me through an email. I listened to it non-stop for hours.

xoxo
Maggi

Farren · 04-11-2006, 06:23 PM

I sat in the sun today on my deck and just read for an hour...a deliciously ridiculous bodice-ripper romance, something I would not normally read but I'm trying out new things.

Supalady05 · 04-11-2006, 06:39 PM

I've been sleep-deprived lately. so today i got to take a nice, long, much-needed nap.

shyguydan · 04-11-2006, 06:45 PM

Today I was able to have a conversation with one on my 2 sisters about anxiety, baby steps

nothing to fear · 04-11-2006, 06:48 PM

I ate two cookies and didn't have the slightest urge to eat anymore. Yay!!

jenkydora · 04-13-2006, 05:35 AM

The look on my daughters face, when she wins a first place ribbon in her relay baton race at sports day.

That made me happy.

jenky

ghostgurl · 04-13-2006, 09:26 AM

I was able to sleep in this morning.

itsmemaggi · 04-13-2006, 09:45 AM

I went to the Metropolitan Museum of Art with my little (though now taller than me) brother.

xoxo
Maggi

silent_tachycardic · 04-13-2006, 11:35 AM

i made the first step to be a volunteer in a charitable institution.

Melusine · 04-13-2006, 03:13 PM

I beat out depression.

scitz · 04-13-2006, 09:12 PM

I pleaded with my new doc to give me some more xanax. And he gave it to me. wohoo im so relieved. Also made a appointment for my first CBT session next week. And only one mild panic attack today.

tired_tool · 04-14-2006, 08:18 AM

I went to watch Basic Instinct 2 at a theater, with a classmate. Also, I used public transit system for reaching there.

I purchased a costlier ticket instead of the one I intended out of 'nervousness' at the ticket counter but it was ok.

pixiedust · 04-14-2006, 06:41 PM

I managed to call AND turn down a psychiatrist. Sounds pretty simple but for me it took a lot of guts.

itsmemaggi · 04-14-2006, 07:42 PM

GREAT stuff, guys!

I (finally) got some schoolwork done!

xoxo
Maggi

04-11-2006, 08:23 AM	#1 (permalink)
itsmemaggi Status: SAS Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: New York City Age: 26 Posts: 2,783	Something good that happened today Pick just ONE good thing that happened today. It can be the simplest thing in the world, like, "I ate a yummy breakfast," or something huge like, "I made a new friend," or "I went to a party" or "I won the lottery." Nothing is too small. The idea is, as soon as you're forced to pick one good thing, a whole bunch of good things will pop into your head. We've got to force ourselves to think happy thoughts. But try to only list one. I will start. But since the day is still ahead of me, to some extent, I'll say something good that happened yesterday: I helped my younger brother study for his math test. xoxo Maggi __________________ If I cannot forgive myself for all the blunders That I have made over the years, Then how can I proceed? How can I ever dream perfection-dreams? Move, I must, forward. Fly, I must, upward. Dive, I must, inward, To be once more What I truly am And shall forever remain.

04-11-2006, 09:01 AM	#3 (permalink)
Noca Status: Spectacular Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ontario Gender: Male Age: 26 Posts: 15,145	I got my klonopin script __________________ I is/was Dr. House, hi! “There is a cult of ignorance in the United States, and there has always been. The strain of anti-intellectualism has been a constant thread winding its way through our political and cultural life, nurtured by the false notion that democracy means that "my ignorance is just as good as your knowledge."” --Isaac Asimov Very soon what will be considered news in America, is a day without a spree shooting.

04-11-2006, 09:51 AM	#4 (permalink)
Equisgurl Status: SAS Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Asheville, NC Gender: Female Age: 27 Posts: 2,278	I skipped a class!! Ok.. I know that one doesent count, but I was in a hurry this morning and forgot my painting supplies, thank god I have a tolerant teacher. Lets see.... I walked to class today without getting a panic attack and I didnt even take ativan today..I dont care anymore, screw the people. __________________

04-11-2006, 06:23 PM	#8 (permalink)
Farren Status: SAS Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 715	I sat in the sun today on my deck and just read for an hour...a deliciously ridiculous bodice-ripper romance, something I would not normally read but I'm trying out new things. __________________ Farren

04-11-2006, 06:39 PM	#9 (permalink)
Supalady05 Status: SAS Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Stone Mountain, GA Gender: Female Age: 26 Posts: 138	I've been sleep-deprived lately. so today i got to take a nice, long, much-needed nap. __________________ Check out my blog: http://www.authenticchick.blogspot.com

04-11-2006, 08:37 AM	#2 (permalink)
microbe Status: SAS Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 305	well it's been a ***ty morning for me so far (haha ig otta stop with the negative!), as i slept through one of my classes that had a quiz. It's still early here too, so here's my good event from yesterday as well: i told my 4 best friends from HS about my SAD*

04-11-2006, 04:08 PM	#5 (permalink)
LittleZion Status: SAS Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,189	I had a good laugh with coworkers.

04-11-2006, 04:28 PM	#6 (permalink)
archaic Status: SAS Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 1,262	I got to see a finished copy of the zine these 7th/8th graders have been working on! It's amazing!! I'm so proud of them (and my group). And I've found that listening to "Stand Out" by Powerline (from A Goofy Movie!!) does a really great job of keeping me in a good mood.

04-11-2006, 06:45 PM	#10 (permalink)
shyguydan Status: SAS Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: BC, Canada 26 Age: 31 Posts: 1,141	Today I was able to have a conversation with one on my 2 sisters about anxiety, baby steps __________________ "One door shuts, another one opens to the door of success in life and/ or personal well being" Anonymous http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/g...57324_3708.jpg

04-11-2006, 06:48 PM	#11 (permalink)
nothing to fear Status: Lady Stoneheart Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 6,383	I ate two cookies and didn't have the slightest urge to eat anymore. Yay!!

04-13-2006, 05:35 AM	#12 (permalink)
jenkydora Status: SAS Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Australia Posts: 1,585	The look on my daughters face, when she wins a first place ribbon in her relay baton race at sports day. That made me happy. jenky __________________ In the darkest hour the soul is replenished and given strength to continue and endure.

04-13-2006, 09:26 AM	#13 (permalink)
ghostgurl Status: SAS Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Mission Viejo, CA Age: 27 Posts: 8,322	I was able to sleep in this morning. __________________ http://www.livejournal.com/users/dazed_girl/ "To err or not to err? That is the question"-Graciously Organized Design Currently reading: The Blade Itself by Joe Abercrombie Currently playing: Freeware

04-13-2006, 09:45 AM	#14 (permalink)
itsmemaggi Status: SAS Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: New York City Age: 26 Posts: 2,783	I went to the Metropolitan Museum of Art with my little (though now taller than me) brother. xoxo Maggi __________________ If I cannot forgive myself for all the blunders That I have made over the years, Then how can I proceed? How can I ever dream perfection-dreams? Move, I must, forward. Fly, I must, upward. Dive, I must, inward, To be once more What I truly am And shall forever remain.

04-13-2006, 11:35 AM	#15 (permalink)
silent_tachycardic Status: SAS Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Los Angeles CA Posts: 17	i made the first step to be a volunteer in a charitable institution.

04-13-2006, 03:13 PM	#16 (permalink)
Melusine Status: SAS Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 3,407	I beat out depression. __________________ Be glad of life because it gives you the chance to love, to work, to play, and to look up at the stars

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04-13-2006, 09:12 PM	#17 (permalink)
scitz Status: SAS Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 35	I pleaded with my new doc to give me some more xanax. And he gave it to me. wohoo im so relieved. Also made a appointment for my first CBT session next week. And only one mild panic attack today.

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tired_tool Status: SAS Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: 26/m/lost Posts: 295	I went to watch Basic Instinct 2 at a theater, with a classmate. Also, I used public transit system for reaching there. I purchased a costlier ticket instead of the one I intended out of 'nervousness' at the ticket counter but it was ok. __________________ But there's one thing I know The blues they send to meet me won't defeat me It won't be long till happiness steps up to greet me Raindrops keep fallin' on my head

04-14-2006, 06:41 PM	#19 (permalink)
pixiedust Status: SAS Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: 28 F / NYC Posts: 716	I managed to call AND turn down a psychiatrist. Sounds pretty simple but for me it took a lot of guts. __________________ Illusions are dangerous for they have no flaws "It's impossible to resist the power of kitten-cuteness. It should be harnessed as a weapon."

04-14-2006, 07:42 PM	#20 (permalink)
itsmemaggi Status: SAS Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: New York City Age: 26 Posts: 2,783	GREAT stuff, guys! I (finally) got some schoolwork done! xoxo Maggi __________________ If I cannot forgive myself for all the blunders That I have made over the years, Then how can I proceed? How can I ever dream perfection-dreams? Move, I must, forward. Fly, I must, upward. Dive, I must, inward, To be once more What I truly am And shall forever remain.