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Apr 05, 2013, 08:19 PM
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How did you do it?
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Apr 05, 2013, 10:22 PM
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Yes. Kept trying. Read lots. Accepted we all make mistakes. Set boundaries. Realized no one judge has the right answer and there are many levels of social expectation and skill. Learned to laugh at myself. Learned to meditate, be receptive, and act friendly. It took decades. There is probably more precise information available to succeed faster.
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Apr 05, 2013, 10:25 PM
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I haven't. I'm trying the non touch self approach. Ive read a lot about that working.
 Something about novelty and dopamine. Any one had success with that? |
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Apr 05, 2013, 10:33 PM
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Yes, I have. It took a lifetime to achieve. Lots of experiences, 2 kids, medication, and Jesus.
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Apr 06, 2013, 01:58 PM
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Apr 06, 2013, 02:39 PM
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Yes, I have.
The biggest thing for me was to overcome the thoughts of judgement I thought people had about me. BIG picture thinking is what I needed. In social situations, no ones eyes are solely on me, and this made me relax. Biggest part is just to be YOU. Be unique. Be yourself. People will respect that, and you will admire yourself for doing so. |
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Apr 07, 2013, 07:23 PM
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I had social anxiety as a part of generalized anxiety and depression that I was facing...I've overcome it to a great extent now. Like others before me have said, kept trying. Also, kept trying in small steps...don't aim for a huge change right away. I started off with small changes of making myself get out, talk a little to someone and then increase goals slowly.
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Apr 07, 2013, 07:23 PM
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Good luck to you! I know it's hard but stick to it..keep trying and you'll definitely do better!
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Apr 08, 2013, 09:52 PM
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I'm not all the way over it but I'm a lot better. A previous poster mentioned meditation. That's a great way to learn that you're basically ok. Then you'll be less preoccupied with whether or not you're being judged.
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Apr 08, 2013, 10:35 PM
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Did you guys judge yourself a lot? I feel like I judge myself and think I'm really gross or slow.. I don't know how to stop the self-judgemental thoughts it's like an automatic thing.
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Apr 09, 2013, 03:56 AM
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No i haven't. But my therapists have been crap or I have't had consistent therapy. I am also not motivated enough to get through it on my own.
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Apr 09, 2013, 08:55 AM
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Im not sure I can overcome social anxiety until the mafia stops regulating my emotions
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Apr 09, 2013, 10:44 AM
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I wish I could overcome my social anxiety but one of my problems is that I just don't have a darn thing to SAY to anyone.
Does anyone else have this problem? I sit there totally mute with nothing to talk about. Unless someone wants to talk about horses or Service Dogs I am out of topics... Hmm, this is not what this thread is about... I seem to be 'OK' with my social phobia when I am with my Service Dog groups. Maybe because we all have MI and we are all alike in many ways. And we talk about Service Dogs the whole time. C and Oliver (my Service Dog)
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Apr 09, 2013, 11:31 AM
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yes I cannot make conversation very well. i have no personality. i just stay quiet and pretend I'm normal.
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Apr 09, 2013, 04:19 PM
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Apr 09, 2013, 05:05 PM
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I am so glad I am not alone in this!
C and Oliver (my Service Dog)
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Bipolar II Complex PTSD Panic Disorder OCD Agoraphobia Anorexia fibromyalgia arthritis migraines |
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Apr 09, 2013, 05:13 PM
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Yes, yes and yes !,, Not only do I not have anything to say to anyone, I dont see the point in idle conversation, in fact I dont really see the point of anything.
I go grocery shopping early in the morning so I dont have to talk to anyone and then I come straight home. I live by myself with my foster dogs..... I guess we're not alone. Sent from my GT-P3113 using Tapatalk 2 |
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