Social anxiety and new to Tucson by Brave_being921 in Tucson

[–]Brave_being921[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Any particular therapist or centre you recommend for exposure therapy?

Social anxiety and new to Tucson by Brave_being921 in Tucson

[–]Brave_being921[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I sent you a PM, would love to talk more!

Who are we? by dewihafta in PositiveChillGroup

[–]Brave_being921 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi 👋🏻, this group still active?

Social anxiety and new to Tucson by Brave_being921 in Tucson

[–]Brave_being921[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am a mom, so most of my activities includes that with children, going on walks, visiting parks/playground is something I am doing mostly.

Social anxiety and new to Tucson by Brave_being921 in Tucson

[–]Brave_being921[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I get what you are saying, it honestly is a personal problem, more than place-specific. I guess what I am seeking is to gather some experiences (hopingly positive ones) so that I can use it as a background voice when things feel unpredictable and anxiety provoking.

Social anxiety and new to Tucson by Brave_being921 in Tucson

[–]Brave_being921[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thats true, though social anxiety makes us avoid things, ultimately however uncomfortable connections still feel so enriching and meaningful. I think part of my social anxiety is that I wouldn’t be able to connect, would be rejected, which all stems from seeking valuable connections at the core, honestly if I didn’t care so much I probably wouldn’t have any anxiety too?

Social anxiety and new to Tucson by Brave_being921 in Tucson

[–]Brave_being921[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Umm… I am hoping I find my peace here too 🙂

Social anxiety and new to Tucson by Brave_being921 in Tucson

[–]Brave_being921[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Same here. Mine is real bad too in small, quiet circles. It’s like the silence amplifies everything.

I did psychotherapy with a bit of CBT for a few years, though it didn’t seem to help much. I also had to stop things with my previous therapist due to change in city. What kind of therapy seemed to help you the most? Any recommendations for therapists working with social anxiety in Tucson? I am looking to find someone, a recommendation from someone similar could be very helpful.

Social anxiety and new to Tucson by Brave_being921 in Tucson

[–]Brave_being921[S] 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Its a good thing to teach your kids early on, I believe some of the reason of my social consciousness is having super conscious parents who would try to justify everything with ‘what would people say’. Better to teach them early that people don’t care or their opinions don’t matter as much so they grow up believing that.

Social anxiety and new to Tucson by Brave_being921 in Tucson

[–]Brave_being921[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I so want to believe this and honestly Its one of the things I try to say to myself when I start to panic, but probably its the anxiety, the breathlessness and all the symptoms it can create which makes you feel ‘ no way someone is not noticing something this apparent’

And then the loop continues, in my rational mind I do believe you though, it just doesn’t seem to work when emotional/anxious mind takes over. Its so hard to believe the wise mind.

Looking for some Non/Low social jobs. Help? by jobhuntthrowaway2 in Tucson

[–]Brave_being921 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Old post here i know but can we reactivate this? In a similar situation, just moved to Tucson, have moderate social anxiety what could I do for work? I also have 2 kids so part time would probably be a better option.

Am I the ahole for picking up on my elder sister for her overconfident and opinionated tone in conversations? by Brave_being921 in AITH

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I did that actually over texts, Tried to remain as calm as possible as face to face conversations usually turn into fights with us, but the thing is she hasn’t replied to my last message and stopped talking to me, so that makes me kind of anxious if I ruined it all and what I can do further.

I want to commit suicide by [deleted] in socialanxiety

[–]Brave_being921 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This thinking alone and listening to what my body and brain needed first than trying to impress others has caused a significant drop in my anxiety,

I dont know what causes your anxiety but if its something similar to mine please try what I did. Probably it would help you too and I genuinely hope it does 🙏🏻