i want to overcome SA so that i can do more things without feeling uncomfortable. even getting a drink from starbucks is difficult. but i make myself go into situations that make me feel uncomfortable, because i think this is the way to get better.
It seems that I've overcome a good deal of my SA issues before I came here, and I came here to finish the job, so yes, you're not the only one who's come here hoping to learn something.
Still though, I've never felt like I was "fighting" anyone, I've always felt more like I was fighting myself. I love all my friends, even if they suck at covering my social needs. I don't ever intend on "joining" them, either; I don't think I ever can. I'm a different kind of person, and the way I see the world has always been drastically different than how they seem to see it.
That's why I came here. To see if maybe there are people that understand better, and are more receptive to helping each other out instead of partying with each other 24/7.
you and i are pals encore... we are kindred spirits...
i am staying very upbeat about this problem as well. staying positive and settings goals. i want to crush this problem big time.
the most amazing thing about this board is that everyone has my problem. i can openly and freely admit to it in public thus shining a light on it.
if i was forced to admit this to random people i would slip into denial and say things like "yea I'm over it" or "i had that when i was younger and some things just linger"
here i can admit my issue and know that so many others have the same thing.
I agree, I was in such a bad place today because of my anxiety that I went on google to see what I could do about because I was sick of it. And since I've been here reading about people that have similar problems and have some good suggestions I am feeling more positive about this whole thing.
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