Forum: The Social Anxiety Room
28th July 2015, 14:07
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,927
Re: Thinking About Returning to Work
Hi Kyle89!
Being in a supportive environment or one where you feel comfortable is important. When my anxiety was at its worst, any social contact was completely overwhelming.
I've taken most...
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Forum: The Social Anxiety Room
28th July 2015, 13:14
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,927
Re: Thinking About Returning to Work
Thanks Beagle!
I think not expecting too much of myself has been one of the biggest challenges, and one I think will need continuous awareness of. :-)
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Forum: The Social Anxiety Room
28th July 2015, 12:54
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,927
Re: Thinking About Returning to Work
Thanks purplerose,
I think it's important to feel ready - I felt the same as you a few months ago.
Give yourself time and praise yourself for each difficult situation you overcome.
Good...
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Forum: The Social Anxiety Room
28th July 2015, 02:24
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,927
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Forum: The Social Anxiety Room
28th July 2015, 02:21
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,927
Re: Thinking About Returning to Work
Thanks for you encouragement, Andrew :-)
I know that feeling well about not being ready to commit to anything, and I think it's important to listen to where you're at. Sounds like you're very...
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Forum: The Social Anxiety Room
28th July 2015, 02:06
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,927
Re: Thinking About Returning to Work
Thanks Aelwyn, I honestly wondered if I'd ever feel positive again about the future.
I appreciate your words of wisdom... onwards and upwards, but the odd slide is ok... the key is getting back...
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Forum: The Social Anxiety Room
27th July 2015, 17:27
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,927
Re: Thinking About Returning to Work
Thanks so much Mr Yippeeeee! It's a continuous journey as I'm sure everyone relates to, but looking forward to the future is a great feeling :-)
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Forum: The Social Anxiety Room
27th July 2015, 13:07
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,927
Thinking About Returning to Work
Hi all! It's been a while!
I've been on ESA for around 2 years now, and after a long and difficult journey, I'm finally at a stage where I'm starting to think I might be ready to return to work. ...
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Forum: The Social Anxiety Room
21st March 2015, 01:59
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,924
Re: Verbal abuse.
I just wanted to add my thoughts here.
hey, Pink*Lady, thanks for posting :-) It's completely unacceptable for you to be called any of these names, once, let alone repeatedly like you've...
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Forum: The Social Anxiety Room
20th March 2015, 02:22
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,449
Re: Medication Advice
Hi ZooWeeMama,
I also feel a LOT more relaxed after a drink! If only there was a medication that acted in a similar way, without all the harmful effects! I have to be careful about what I take in...
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Forum: The Social Anxiety Room
20th March 2015, 02:13
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,449
Re: Medication Advice
Hey greenman,
Thanks for your advice.
I'm really not at a time where I'm ready to put myself through another course of therapy. I may be open to it again in the future, but I feel it's more...
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Forum: The Social Anxiety Room
19th March 2015, 14:41
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,449
Medication Advice
Hi all, I haven't posted in a while, but I was hoping to get some advice on the different kinds of prescription medications available in the UK, other than antidepressants and beta-blockers, as I...
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Forum: The Lounge
12th January 2015, 00:28
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Replies: 4,763
Views: 259,116
Re: How is everyone feeling? (30)
^ Thanks Custard_cream, sorry yours don't either. It gives you the uneasy feeling no one understands, even though the rational side knows there are a special few that do. It's very conflicting and...
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Forum: The Lounge
12th January 2015, 00:04
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Replies: 4,763
Views: 259,116
Re: How is everyone feeling? (30)
How do I feel really? Hurt. How far do you have to go to let your family know just how hard you're finding life? I'm getting tired of being made to feel everything's my fault all the time. Every...
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Forum: The Social Anxiety Room
11th January 2015, 01:19
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,607
Re: What are/were your biggest barriers to work?
I went for tiredness/not being able to cope, which is a big issue and contributes massively towards my anxiety, but above all, its the fear of not being able to control my anxiety in the workplace in...
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Forum: The Social Anxiety Room
11th January 2015, 00:01
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,223
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Can't find a way to delete this thread so have deleted my posts instead. Don't want it being read by anyone else using my computer.
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Forum: The Social Anxiety Room
8th January 2015, 00:08
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,897
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Forum: The Social Anxiety Room
6th January 2015, 01:19
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Replies: 21
Views: 4,070
Re: What is wrong?
I'm ridiculously introvert in the 'wrong' company. I almost wonder if it's social anxiety at all, or the fact I'm just not like most people and therefore, don't thrive when I'm trying to fit into...
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Forum: The Social Anxiety Room
4th January 2015, 02:32
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,034
Re: Difficulty asking people for anything
I struggle with this too. I find the more I need something the harder it is to ask. I'm pretty sure this is down to being rejected in the past when i've really needed help from others. I generally...
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Forum: The Lounge
1st January 2015, 05:34
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,638
Your Beyond
Ocean, take me
Into your arms
I'll sail with you
Upon these hard times
Show me the sunrise
That golden light
One more time
Before I say good night
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Forum: The Social Anxiety Room
1st January 2015, 03:24
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,175
Re: NYE Dilemma: Should I Stay or Should I GO!
zygapophysis always gives great advice, thank you :-) And thank you to everyone for you're thoughts and advice.
I did end up going out. I think mainly because I didn't want to feel lonely staying...
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Forum: The Social Anxiety Room
31st December 2014, 01:11
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,175
NYE Dilemma: Should I Stay or Should I GO!
So, I'm supposed to be going out tomorrow night for NYE with family and friends to some country pubs. I can't make my mind up if I should go or stay in on my own and chill. My fears of going are that...
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Forum: The Social Anxiety Room
31st December 2014, 00:49
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,103
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Forum: The Social Anxiety Room
31st December 2014, 00:46
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,103
Re: Merry christmas!
Thanks, Angel. It was actually Boxing day that went wrong, Christmas Day was nice and chilled, just the way I like it! My Mum and me had gone to my brother's and his fiance's house on Boxing Day and...
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Forum: The Social Anxiety Room
27th December 2014, 01:24
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,103
Re: Merry christmas!
Tried my best this Christmas, but yet again, family tensions bubbled over and I'm in my usual 'piggy in the middle' situation. Not sure how much longer I can go on with it all. How the hell are you...
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