I remember I always considered joining the military because the intent of the military is to make everyone the same. So I wouldn't have to worry about being different anymore or thinking for myself. I also like the aspect that it forces people to be together and depend on one another to succeed, this could certainly be used as a type of behavioral therapy for people with this disorder. Congrats on overcoming your SA issues. Hopefully this gives hope to others that it could be done.
Cured completely of SA - Im so happy with the new me
Okay so to start off I havent been on these boards in awhile but i used to come here a lot because i had moderate/severe SA. I had very low interactions with girls, only 1 gf to that point, drank to much to relieve anxiety....But now i can honestly say that Im cured. I love to have attention on me in front of strangers/friends. I am one of the loudest people I know lol. So many people tell me now im "hilarious" and "the best" and all that good stuff... Heres how i did it....
So october 08 i joined the air force and i left for basic with terribe anxiety. That was the worst part... Basic pretty much breaks you down and you do things uve never done b4... a lot of people say they changed. Not sure what it did to me but i came out opposite. After basic came Tech School, which is where u can get back to normal like hanging out with girls or just friends in general. I talked to anyones i wanted, i loved making people laugh and loved being in big groups. I would defiantly reccomend joining the military its changed me so many ways!!!
you all can do it too!
So october 08 i joined the air force and i left for basic with terribe anxiety. That was the worst part... Basic pretty much breaks you down and you do things uve never done b4... a lot of people say they changed. Not sure what it did to me but i came out opposite. After basic came Tech School, which is where u can get back to normal like hanging out with girls or just friends in general. I talked to anyones i wanted, i loved making people laugh and loved being in big groups. I would defiantly reccomend joining the military its changed me so many ways!!!
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I am really happy to hear your success story! That is awesome.
Something similar happened to my cousin after he went travelling alone to New Zealand I think it was. I think it forced him out of his shell because of the need to communicate with others to find his way. He was so shy before and after he came back he was outgoing and so confident! My aunt couldn't believe it! It was actually kinda strange. lol but really awesome to see. Travelling abroad isn't an option for me as a single mom with 2 kids, and neither is joining the military, but school has definitely helped me face my fears and for some crazy reason I got into a profession that requires not only talking in front of groups, but being entertaining. lol
There are lots of ways to overcome or manage SA.
Something similar happened to my cousin after he went travelling alone to New Zealand I think it was. I think it forced him out of his shell because of the need to communicate with others to find his way. He was so shy before and after he came back he was outgoing and so confident! My aunt couldn't believe it! It was actually kinda strange. lol but really awesome to see.
Travelling abroad isn't an option for me as a single mom with 2 kids, and neither is joining the military, but school has definitely helped me face my fears and for some crazy reason I got into a profession that requires not only talking in front of groups, but being entertaining. lol There are lots of ways to overcome or manage SA.
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