Forum: The Social Anxiety Room
6th May 2020, 08:59
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Replies: 23
Views: 3,959
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Forum: The Social Anxiety Room
18th September 2019, 16:53
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,648
Re: Job ideas for those with SA
I get all that too, probably a large reason why I drive a truck. The hardest part of this latest job was a 2 day induction in a classroom, that'd be the easy part for most I reckon ! It can be...
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Forum: The Social Anxiety Room
18th September 2019, 11:44
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,648
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Forum: The Social Anxiety Room
18th September 2019, 11:42
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,648
Re: Job ideas for those with SA
I could handle selling burgers from the side of the road, chatting and joking with lorry drivers from all over the world, etc,
Its funny how individual our sa is. I drive a truck and avoid truck...
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Forum: Welcome & Introductions Room
11th May 2019, 10:21
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,620
Re: Hi everyone
Hi pub jo, sorry to hear about your friend. My mum had dementia, cruel illness I know. It can inspire you to seize the day tho, so it's a positive out of a bad situ I guess [emoji106]
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Forum: Welcome & Introductions Room
10th May 2019, 20:18
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,620
Re: Hi everyone
Hi Pub Jo, welcome [emoji106]I'm a similar age to yourself and was motivated to make changes after loved ones died, reminding me of my own mortality I guess ! Never too late to change n all that....
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Forum: The Social Anxiety Room
20th April 2019, 17:24
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Replies: 1
Views: 931
Re: Negative self talk tips
It's difficult especially when the thoughts get a foothold ! I try to divert my awareness in lots of ways, meditating using a mantra or focusing on my breath is one. I drive for a living and find...
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Forum: The Social Anxiety Room
27th March 2019, 19:52
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,217
Re: Old dog, new tricks
Hi, yes definitely go for it, don't be looking back in ten years time wishing you'd done it ! I passed my hgv and motorbike tests 2 years ago when I was 50. Not always easy to find motivation to do...
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Forum: The Social Anxiety Room
21st March 2019, 07:21
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,649
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Forum: The Social Anxiety Room
4th January 2019, 07:07
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,471
Re: Highly Sensitive Person
Those look great, I'l have a read in my break :) it was interesting what they said about trauma when in utero - I was adopted so imagine my birth mother had an emotional time while carrying me and...
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Forum: The Social Anxiety Room
3rd January 2019, 08:58
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,471
Re: Highly Sensitive Person
I like what he has to say about addiction too, not that it's a disease but as a response to pain/discomfort. That fits better with my experience of addiction. Enjoyed it, thanks :)
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Forum: The Social Anxiety Room
29th November 2018, 17:00
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,142
Re: Anti-stress meds or supps
Hi, i take highish doses of vit c and magnesium which are meant to lower cortisol and have a general calming effect. They seem to help. I also take a vit d oral spray. Sedatives work but as with most...
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Forum: Welcome & Introductions Room
18th November 2018, 13:05
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,334
Re: Thought I would give this a go
Hi, i used to have a few drinks before I'd get on a plane, similar to Mr T - I ain't gettin on no plane sucka!! Since I stopped drinking I've done a few short haul flights sober. I find ear buds and...
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Forum: The Social Anxiety Room
15th November 2018, 12:05
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,275
Re: Anxiety about going to the gym
Ain't YouTube marvellous :) I agree, probably the best way to see how to use the equipment if your gym don't offer an induction. Take the plunge, things are rarely as bad as we expect :)
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Forum: The Social Anxiety Room
13th November 2018, 09:53
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,675
Re: Social anxiety news & articles
That's great :) I've not watched bake off but she seems lovely.
Insert a link to Rhod Gilbert here for his programme on tackling shyness !
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Forum: The Social Anxiety Room
8th November 2018, 07:08
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,690
Re: Too serious/quiet/boring at work
I can empathise, I'm on my own in my truck most of the day. I'm stressing less about the contact i do have.
I imagine you get used to being in an office setting to a degree. You must have to find...
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Forum: The Social Anxiety Room
8th November 2018, 06:58
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,572
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Forum: The Social Anxiety Room
6th November 2018, 22:02
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,483
Re: School
Hi anewyear, i would have but i managed to stay under the radar really. When I collect my girl now I wait with the other parents but I don't know anyone as I'm not from the town my daughter lives in....
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Forum: The Social Anxiety Room
6th November 2018, 20:12
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,483
Re: School
I've probably had it comparatively easy as an older male, not really feeling the pressure to chat to the mum's in the same way as I would if I'd been female. I remember having similar feelings about...
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Forum: The Social Anxiety Room
4th November 2018, 14:27
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,002
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Forum: The Social Anxiety Room
24th October 2018, 17:33
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,773
Re: Big doses of Vitamin D3
Hi, I use a d3 oral spray and bought a sunbed as the uva light works the same as the suns rays to release vit D in your body. My mood is definitely better during the winter months since doing this. I...
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Forum: The Social Anxiety Room
18th October 2018, 07:55
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,787
Re: Having difficulty staying in a job/employment
Id be terrible in an office environment, i know I'd just retreat into myself. I used to work as an office cleaner, working when most had started/finished work.
I'm also not great with group chat, i...
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Forum: The Social Anxiety Room
17th October 2018, 13:01
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,787
Re: Having difficulty staying in a job/employment
I know what you're saying. I also start to feel ill if I'm around ppl for too long - too much cortisol etc. I've always looked for work that allows me some space while at work. I'm currently driving...
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Forum: The Social Anxiety Room
15th October 2018, 07:03
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,255
Re: Cringe machine
I know what you're saying! I sometimes feel I can't have one convo, no matter how brief, without over analyxing it and finding fault with myself :-/ I'm trying to develop a thicker skin, slow...
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Forum: The Social Anxiety Room
11th October 2018, 06:59
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,599
Re: My dog died today
Sorry for your loss, will you get another dog, or too early to think about it ?
My dog was old and not in good health when I had her put to sleep. Lots of good memorys of her now :) all the best :)...
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