Forum: The Social Anxiety Room
24th September 2012, 08:17
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Replies: 20
Views: 3,063
Re: do you look forward to anything in life?
I feel pretty lucky cos I have Buddhist meetings to look forward to going to and my Buddhist practise, a 5k. fun run November 3rd. and a 5 day coach holiday in Ilfracombe 17 - 22nd....
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Forum: The Social Anxiety Room
21st September 2012, 07:50
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,192
Re: big step back
The most helpful way for me in those kind of situations is to take a great deal of interest in the person or people I'm with, to listen well and maybe ask questions. When waiting at the bus stop or...
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Forum: The Social Anxiety Room
20th September 2012, 09:38
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,709
Re: Fighting suicidal thoughts
I have been there before with being actively suicidal and insecure and feeling hopeless. However I also believe all these feelings can be overcome.
Becoming a Buddhist, going to Buddhist meetings,...
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Forum: The Social Anxiety Room
20th September 2012, 09:13
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,054
Re: Accepting compliments/encouragement
If you would like to have this promotion then it would be good to go for it. If you succeed then that would be great and if not you would have the satisfaction of having tried.
A couple of months...
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Forum: Room with a View
20th September 2012, 04:55
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,414
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Forum: The Social Anxiety Room
20th September 2012, 04:53
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Replies: 11
Views: 3,017
Re: Fit note ending, still can't leave house..
Could you try some form of exercise and maybe yoga and or meditation. This might relieve some of the stress you are suffering.
I'm sorry you are having such a difficult time but believe anxiety can...
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Forum: The Social Anxiety Room
20th September 2012, 04:44
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,022
Re: Really Nervous about Tomorrow
It's very natural to feel anxious and apprehensive when about to enter a challenging situation. Could you try some activity the evening before which might divert your mind from worrying about the...
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Forum: Room with a View
18th September 2012, 11:23
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,375
Re: Anyone building Confidence consistently?
I'm steadily building on my confidence by daring to do. On Sunday I spoke to about 20 people about some issues I am involved in.
I'm optomistic that I will continue onward and upward.
Great posts...
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Forum: Room with a View
17th September 2012, 14:43
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Replies: 33
Views: 7,809
Re: Does life suck? How to feel better instantly
wjfox I want to say you are definitely not an idiot.
In my opinion the video is very good and very valuable.
I try to bring an attitude of making the day the best day I can. I centre my thoughts on...
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Forum: The Social Anxiety Room
17th September 2012, 14:23
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,013
Re: driving anxiety!
In my opinion being shouted at is completely unacceptable and so to are snide remarks. I have ended two friendships because of snide remarks.
I try my best to be courteous and respectful to people...
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Forum: Room with a View
16th September 2012, 09:54
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,770
Re: Too old to learn new things?
A great, inspirational post.
I'm 66 and feel that I've made great progress in recent months. A couple of examples, I've been asked by the Disability and Equality Forum I belong to to liaise with...
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Forum: The Social Anxiety Room
16th September 2012, 09:41
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,066
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Forum: The Social Anxiety Room
11th September 2012, 07:37
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,513
Re: Handling criticism better?
Try to never feel discouraged and always try to make the best of each day. Yesterday could of been the biggest bummer of all time but if you so chose you can allow yourself to make today the best...
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Forum: The Social Anxiety Room
11th September 2012, 07:29
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,424
Re: eye contact / body-dismorphia / alcohol
Practising yoga is very beneficial to body appearance and achieves a strong physique and mind, providing the mental strength to avoid alcohol and helps to feel more self assured.
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Forum: The Social Anxiety Room
10th September 2012, 06:49
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,449
Re: What to do!?
I recently had a failed relationship. Being rejected isn't a pleasant feeling but I feel content that I tried my best and I live in hope of having a successful relationship. I'm thankful that the...
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Forum: The Social Anxiety Room
9th September 2012, 18:36
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,376
Re: Is your life ABOUT anxiety?
Tryinghard I want to wish you loads of encouragement.
I now have a number of positives in my life, and when I have a set-back, like a recently failed romance, I refuse to let go of those positives....
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Forum: The Social Anxiety Room
9th September 2012, 07:10
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,095
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Forum: Room with a View
7th September 2012, 07:06
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,976
Re: I got a job!
Congratulations !!!wishing you great success with your job and a great time climbing. Here's to a great future !
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Forum: The Social Anxiety Room
6th September 2012, 10:11
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Replies: 41
Views: 5,525
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Forum: The Social Anxiety Room
6th September 2012, 05:27
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,508
Re: Anxious about anti-anxiety pills...
This may seem an odd thought but could you maybe in a medative way concentrate your thoughts on the wonderful happiness of your becoming married. Maybe you could set aside time just to think of the...
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Forum: The Social Anxiety Room
5th September 2012, 17:59
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,747
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Forum: The Social Anxiety Room
5th September 2012, 04:40
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,012
Re: SA and the Army
Have you considered counselling to try and address this form of anxiety. In the past I have felt intimidated by authority figures but I don't now.
When I was a child at Primary school, for no...
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Forum: Room with a View
3rd September 2012, 16:00
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Replies: 7
Views: 3,426
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Forum: Room with a View
31st August 2012, 07:38
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Replies: 7
Views: 3,426
Re: Coming out too
Thank you Simon......for some I might qualify as a boring old fart as well !
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Forum: Room with a View
31st August 2012, 07:16
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Replies: 7
Views: 3,426
Coming out too
I'd like to congratulate you Ryan on coming out to your family.
You have given me courage to come out to sauk that I am a transvestite - sometimes I feel that I would of been a more naturally...
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