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Originally Posted by Symbolic
Very positive so far. Just had my 4th session today. I slacked on the "homework" this week (doing the muscle relaxation, breathing exercises and journalling), but there's no judgement from the group, just lots of encouragement. I find it's really helping being around people who go through the same thing, so you don't feel like a hopeless loser. You just realize it's something people go through, and we're given tools to help us cope.
I definitely recommend, at the very least, looking into a support group, if not group therapy, especially if you're dealing with any social anxiety. Being in a group with other anxious people just doesn't seem as scary, and the more you talk with everyone, the less anxious you feel.
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The "homework" part is a big part of treatment. I can get lazy or procrastinate about it. I try to think of it like flossing or going to the gym--if make myself do it every day, it eventually becomes part of my daily routine and I no longer have to make myself do it.
Also, I believe that some sort of social support system is hugely important to recovering from almost anything, physical or emotional. Especially those of us with social anxiety who are prone to isolating.