Social Anxiety Support

Keikei · 10-02-2009, 12:01 PM

I have been really hard on myself for not being able to handle a full college load and keep a part time job. Lately I am finding myself feeling not quite such animosity towards myself for these shortcomings. Perhaps it is because so many other people are struggling to find work these days as well. I am legitimately trying and believe I may be viewing things a little more realistically. I am taking one class right now, but I am taking it seriously and doing very well so far. I am at least making some sales on ebay again. And lastly I am volunteering to help with a special needs program for children with disabilities once a week. I know that is not a lot, but I have come to see that I simply _can't_ jump into a full class schedule and job. (I think this was a really important realization for me.) I am trying to let myself feel good about these several small steps.

nightrain · 10-03-2009, 12:05 PM

I'm really happy for you!

millenniumman75 · 10-03-2009, 02:31 PM

I never really did myself - part of me regrets it taking me 5 1/2 years to get my degree, but considering all of the anxiety I had, I did really well. I worked during the summers and even a holiday during my third year. My final quarters, I kind of pushed myself too hard, but I got out in March instead of June because of that - I took a full load in the summer.

odd_one_out · 10-04-2009, 06:00 AM

Excellent!

10-02-2009, 12:01 PM	#1 (permalink)
Keikei Status: SAS Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Georgia Age: 22 Posts: 268	Feeling less guilty I have been really hard on myself for not being able to handle a full college load and keep a part time job. Lately I am finding myself feeling not quite such animosity towards myself for these shortcomings. Perhaps it is because so many other people are struggling to find work these days as well. I am legitimately trying and believe I may be viewing things a little more realistically. I am taking one class right now, but I am taking it seriously and doing very well so far. I am at least making some sales on ebay again. And lastly I am volunteering to help with a special needs program for children with disabilities once a week. I know that is not a lot, but I have come to see that I simply _can't_ jump into a full class schedule and job. (I think this was a really important realization for me.) I am trying to let myself feel good about these several small steps.

10-03-2009, 12:05 PM	#2 (permalink)
nightrain Status: SAS Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: NC Gender: Male Age: 22 Posts: 825	I'm really happy for you! __________________ My youtube videos!

10-03-2009, 02:31 PM	#3 (permalink)
millenniumman75 Status: Super Moderator Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Dayton-Cincinnati, OH Gender: Male Age: 34 Posts: 38,628	I never really did myself - part of me regrets it taking me 5 1/2 years to get my degree, but considering all of the anxiety I had, I did really well. I worked during the summers and even a holiday during my third year. My final quarters, I kind of pushed myself too hard, but I got out in March instead of June because of that - I took a full load in the summer. __________________ millenniumman75 You are a success story waiting to happen! Live and let live VACUUMS more than a Hoover.... Live and HELP live is better!

10-04-2009, 06:00 AM	#4 (permalink)
odd_one_out Status: Active-but-odd Join Date: Aug 2006 Age: 32 Posts: 1,208	Excellent!