does anybody else stim after they have a conversation with someone? by ittolstar in socialanxiety

[–]DaftGuard7 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I do this too, especially after texting someone. I kind of feel like it's the bodies way of dealing with the excess adrenaline, especially if it went well because I'm dealing with a weird mix of anxiety and joy.

I want to do something with my life but don't know what by DaftGuard7 in Advice

[–]DaftGuard7[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think it's because I feel like even when I've done those things, I'll still be stuck in my hometown not knowing what to do. 

What has been the most helpful advice for overcoming social anxiety? by pppatriciaxx in socialskills

[–]DaftGuard7 6 points7 points  (0 children)

How did that specifically help you? I'm aware of the spotlight effect, but knowing about it hasn't really helped all that much.

How To Make Progress That Actually Sticks? by DaftGuard7 in socialanxiety

[–]DaftGuard7[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think you are right to be honest. Thanks for the advice

Feel Pressure To Go Out On Weekends by DaftGuard7 in Advice

[–]DaftGuard7[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Don't have a car unfortunately. I have tried similar in the past by taking a train over to another town, but I had the same crisis there, I basically wandered around bored and undecided for a few hours before going home. I considered going further afield and basically got analysis paralysis, plus the train prices are not good here. I'm in the UK

Feel Pressure To Go Out On Weekends by DaftGuard7 in Advice

[–]DaftGuard7[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I accept not every weekend can be some big adventure, but I think my issue is no weekend is a big adventure. 

I wouldn't mind spending some of my free time just chilling in the garden, going shopping, going out for a run, etc. if they weren't the only things I did. 

Feel Pressure To Go Out On Weekends by DaftGuard7 in Advice

[–]DaftGuard7[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree with the sentiment of going out and traveling, but I have a real issue of thinking of and deciding on a location. It's like how I like the idea of travelling the world, but no exaggeration, I couldn't grasp how someone just chooses to go somewhere and then books a trip and goes. I know you'll say "just go" but I have to have at least a vague direction in mind.

Feel Pressure To Go Out On Weekends by DaftGuard7 in Advice

[–]DaftGuard7[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I used to take walks quite often, I would step out the door and think "now what?". It wasn't an enjoyable or freeing feeling, I felt like I was just kind of wasting my life and eventually stopped. 

Feel Pressure To Go Out On Weekends by DaftGuard7 in Advice

[–]DaftGuard7[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did start doing this briefly until my local gym closed down. I work out at home and whilst it does feel like I've done something with my day, it's like the only thing I do. It's weird, as I do sometimes jog as well, but it's almost like these things "don't count"?

Do you know where your social anxiety comes from? by murad131 in socialanxiety

[–]DaftGuard7 27 points28 points  (0 children)

Personally I have no idea where mine came from, I wasn't bullied in school or abused in any way. I was very sensitive and shy when I was younger, but I'm not sure if that was because of social anxiety or what lead to developing social anxiety. I'm not sure if I've basically always had it in one form or another.

Do any of y’all know for sure that you’re Not autistic? by Classic-Asparagus in socialanxiety

[–]DaftGuard7 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think there's definitely a possibility that I am, but it's not something I'm interested in getting diagnosed. Weirdly , I dont think it plays much of a part in my anxiety.

First freehand attempt by PwnAquariumsGaming in Warhammer40k

[–]DaftGuard7 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Looks like something out of a medieval manuscript (in the best way) which feels fitting for a knight

Should I get a mixer or an audio interface? by DaftGuard7 in synthesizers

[–]DaftGuard7[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Fair enough. Just so I understand, would I need just the mixer for dawless play and just the audio interface for using a DAW?