shyness

Shyness is a phenomena which does inevitably affect everyone at one point or another in their lives. It affects some people to a much greater extent than others, but the reasons for this are not completely understood. Why do we feel shy, or awkward in certain situations and not others? What is...

Hey there ppl, how's the journey coming along? Hopefully well for the holiday season. :D Anyways I was wondering if anybody knows any good books on this matter. Workbooks, self-help books, or anything helpful or inspirational in this subject. I'm only into a few chapters in The Power of Now by...

hallo, my name reza, im from indonesia. thanks god i found this cool website, because, yeah i also have social anxiety. i always feel shy to talk with someone, especially someone new..it was so hard for me to find a new friend. i don't know, and im not sure how can i be like this. i just feel...

I haven't been here in a while, but my SA is still quite active. I have a question and wonder if anyone here has dealt with it. I am seeing a somewhat new therapist. My husband and I saw him for a few months for our marriage, and he did a wonderful job helping us. Now I am seeing him alone...

Wow, it seems so obvious no that I see all the symptoms in B&W, but my reluctance to accept it all these years has rendered me powerless in a sense, living in denial, until NOW! I am 30, attractive etc, and have never had a boyfriend! My friends have come to accept this about me, but I know it's...

Here is an article that explains how Facebook can help build social comfort... and increase happiness. Explains educational aspects of facebook too. Very interesting perspective on Facebook. http://digg.com/d1uNPU Title of article is addressed for kids/teens, but message is good for...

My name is Don, I have had social anxiety pretty much my whole life. I have been in several mental hospitals and had been treated with depression and bipolar. I just recently found out about social anxiety and I realize that this has been what I have been searching for my whole life. I have...