Comments for Social Anxiety Diary

Comment on Toxic Shame? by Anonymous

Anonymous — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 19:57:00 +0000

Yes it can affect social anxiety. In my case my parents teased me about girls when I was a kid. I still carry this shame around today, and am shamed whenever I think of expressing my interest in a woman in front of other people. It is particularly bad when my parents talk to me about my lack of any partner now.

Comment on Get It Done When You’re Depressed by Anonymous

Anonymous — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 20:20:00 +0000

I have not read this book, however what you say about it reminds me of an important point I read elsewhere:
In order to overcome a condition such as depression or anxiety, you Must DO That Which You Feel Least Like Doing. You must go against every instinct you have. This is what makes the overcoming so difficult.

Comment on Get It Done When You’re Depressed by Nick Hanlon

Nick Hanlon — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 01:55:00 +0000

Not read it. The review was interesting. The distinction between not feeling like doing something or not feeling able to do something and not actually being able to do it is an important one. Especially regarding depression, as well as anxiety disorders. Thanks for sharing this. It's a good thing for people to think about.

Kind regards,

Nick

Comment on Other people with Social Anxiety? by ^-^

^-^ — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 14:01:00 +0000

Thanks for the comment Nick.

Will have a look at those groups as I am in London.

Comment on Other people with Social Anxiety? by Nick Hanlon

Nick Hanlon — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 13:20:00 +0000

It was definitely helpful to myself to be around other people with social anxiety when I was getting through it. I join a support group which was starting up. There were only a few other people. They were really nice and we all worked on it together. I really wasn't doing much before this and I really appreciated having some people I could call friends to meet up with. It was good to know they understood if I was quiet. I'm not sure exactly where you are located, but there are a few social anxiety groups in London advertised on SA-UK.

Hope this helps,

Nick

Comment on Work Christmas Meal by Nick Hanlon

Nick Hanlon — Sat, 13 Dec 2008 03:57:00 +0000

Hi,

The work Christmas meal - never an SA'ers favourite event to say the least. Well done for going. I'm sure I used to find some excuse when I had social anxiety. I don't remember going to any, but then my memory isn't great sometimes.

I hope the new shared house is going well and that new flatmate is working out.

Best wishes,

Nick

Comment on Work Christmas Meal by Anonymous

Anonymous — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 23:08:00 +0000

Like you, I’ve had a situation that I’ve felt the need to hide for a long time. Just to let you know, I know how difficult this can be.
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Comment on BBC2 documentary featuring a person with Social Anxiety by ^-^

^-^ — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 21:51:00 +0000

Saw Kamili from the show today.

He was pretty cool. Obviously I didnt speak to him

Comment on Social Anxiety events by ^-^

^-^ — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 16:51:00 +0000

Bought my ticket so will be in attendance.

Hopefully by 5.30pm on Saturday I will be cured.

Comment on St Johns Wort for Social Anxiety by ^-^

^-^ — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 17:37:00 +0000

Since started this I have been having a lot less ‘negative’ thoughts.

Not sure if its related?

Interesting stuff.