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I got to throw in with Severijn. In no way did years of expensive therapy do me the least little bit of good in overcoming my social phobia/avoidance. (I forget the distinction between the two.) Well, referring back above, I think social anxiety would be the most apt description. Being in a Partial Hospitalization Program did help, because it was like a social laboratory, in which to practice interacting. I made painful mistakes, but my peers were forgiving and encouraging. (Like folks here at PC.) Forcing myself to do things I don't feel comfortable with seems to expand my capabilities. But, again, that yields the most when it is in a structured context - like a job.
I came back to edit this post after reading the post by LoverbirdsFlying. My peers in PHP did the job of letting me know how I was coming across: insufferably and arrogantly opinionated. One peer even specifically said, "I'll bet you did real good in school, but what gave you that success is exactly what is not working for you in life." I will forever be in her debt. We came to really enjoy each other. PHP helped me figure out stuff that most people are able to extract from their experience as teens in high school. I was in need of being told things that, as you say, "most people wouldn't have had to be told."
Last edited by Rose76; Dec 14, 2011 at 12:47 AM.
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