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I barely have social anxiety anymore.
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That's really great AL
Sounds like the big thing for you was opening up about your anxieties. I'm a big believer in being more honest and open about feelings as a solution. I don't think you necessarily have to come out and say 'I have SA' or anything like that, but admitting when you're feeling anxious or if you're not keen on socialising is a more subtle half way house. I think a big part of problems can be the emotional energy spent trying to cover up our SA. Being a bit open if we're having a difficult time can make it so much easier, and as you say people will try and help. |
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I really liked what you wrote, too. Sometimes you see something in SAUK that strikes a cord. And the way you wrote it is so laid-back... it really fits with the 'I really don't care about how I come across' idea.
I've got a really social day tomorrow, so I'm going to carry your thoughts with me.... I don't care.... I JUST don't care! |
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So a big thanks to you AL. That's another very handy technique... philosophy even... to use. |
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I like your website... ribs still hurting!
I would follow you AL... but where are you thinking of going? |
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Well done, AL, its good to see some awesome inspiring stuff of overcoming SA and I will have to try the 'I don't care' mentality next time I'm in a social situation, cause very often in social situations, all these typical negative SA concerns are just completely unnecessary and I do from time to time ask myself 'Why should what others think of me matter, why should I care so much?' especially when much of the time I don't know for sure whether they're thinking it or not, nor can I hear their thoughts unless they're a complete twat who likes to shout horrible stuff at random strangers, but of course those people are very rare.
And I like your suggestion of walking through a busy shopping centre or social area as well, its what I've been doing in my recent counselling sessions with my counsellor as well, we even just walked up and down the precinct as well. And as for writing, you could write something and send it to a mental health charity like Mind or even the SA charity that has been set up, I'm sure what you've written here would provide some great food for thought for anyone struggling with SA. Good luck in Greece! |
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