Coping

... this to go away!" But recently, I've been in a position to learn coping skills, mainly for anxiety, but also for depression and pain. I've learned that it's important to rebuild a life full ..., a little positive step forward can bring a great sense of accomplishment. Even when the pain and anxiety are horrible, knowing that you did something to help yourself takes some of the power away from the ...

Things Are Gonna Change

...and tired of pretending this aspect of my life doesn’t exist when it’s been a problem for the entire 8 years Blake and I have been together. It’s a constant drain on both of us and a huge source of anxiety for me. Every time I even think of Blake getting another e-mail from his mom, I have to pop an Ativan because my stomach knots up. But enough about THAT drama I’ve said what I need to say and ...

I'd like to be under the sea

...: Way too much of a "Flight" response. Dwelling on mistakes way too much. Not speaking up where I should for fear of saying the wrong thing.Social anxiety- especially on the phone.(I have to kind of rehearse what I'm going to say before I call like to make a hair appointment) Very emotionally attached ...

... (It's not what most people think). I'm bisexual. I love internet culture. I frequent many blogs. I'm very friendly and loving! I love shopping! I have social anxiety and am shy so it's hard for me to make friends in the real world. When you get to know me and I'm comfortable I can be quite ...

ups and downs

...'t know where to start: patience, over-sensitivity, being judgmental, being depressive; I have this intense social anxiety around people, and I'm trying really hard to just stop it immediately, but it's difficult... down at the right time. Really, the downside is people and anxiety. and of course "future". Overall though, I am reminding myself to ...

I never

... also pushing me to be more independant. That's all well and good and I want to do that but the reason I'm getting on AISH is because of this Social Anxiety, and also the Wegener's which keeps me tired. They wanted me to call Shaw about my Tv, the box isn't working, and they know I have trouble calling ...

I just want to emote til I'm dead

... it does help me shy away of my greatest anxiety: that I'm just completely different from other people. Sometimes I try and mask that anxiety by taking pride in being different, but I'd...a completely artificial feeling, and it does nothing to help me overcome my crippling social anxiety. Ah well. Something less serious. Relationship quiz Category: Romance and Relationships NOW YOU HAVE...

Schizotypal & INFP?

... personality disorder (in Axis II Cluster A) as:[2] A pervasive pattern of social and interpersonal deficits marked by acute discomfort with, and reduced capacity for, close ... that is odd, eccentric, or peculiar 8. Lack of close friends or confidants other than first-degree relatives 9. Social anxiety that tends to be associated with paranoid fears rather than negative judgments about self.

..." "ok so i will shout too, calm the fuck down, you're acting as insane & i'm fine with anxiety, if you stop attacking me i feel well" "no you're not well, you're crazy & live in a parallel world" ( i do suffer depression,panic attacks & social anxiety, i'm demotivated, i stay at home most time when i'm not on lessons, trying to distract myself, but she suffers most of ...

Daily Dose of AJ

...so bad. Root canals: now THAT'S suckage # 13:58 Took my lunch early to avoid working upfront. Hated to do it, but throwing a guy with Social Anxiety Disorder around a lot of people is dumb # 14:02 By casting me out, department manager basically set the ball in motion for me to quit Garden Center....