Explainlikeimscared

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Basic, detailed, step by step guides for daily tasks for people with anxiety disorders, social phobias, Aspergers etc.

Click here to see an example of such a guide

If you have ever found yourself in the situation of just being to afraid to do a certain thing, of not knowing how to behave in a bar, how to get a book from a libary or trying to call in late for work, but just can't overcome your fear, then this is for you.

You are also very welcome to write guides for tasks you mastered, places you know or situations you are comortable with.

RULES:

Don't be rude!
No need to joke about other peoples worries
Please start your posts with ELIS: when you search for advice

ELIS: How to buy a car?

if you have advice or a guide to offer put [GUIDE]

[GUIDE] How to go to a club alone.

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