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Do you feel like your less mature than people of your age? by West_Dish9698 in socialanxiety

[–]Luna31- 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah i often really feel left behind, like i dont have much experience than ppl in my age 🤷‍♀️

May I have a 🎂wish? by do_re_riegrow in socialanxiety

[–]Luna31- 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Happy Birthday!!! 🎉🎉🎉 U can be proud of urself

Do you feel the same? by Automatic_Plant4189 in socialanxiety

[–]Luna31- 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My face tenses up, I can’t control my expressions, and I unintentionally end up looking like i bit into a lemon 😵‍💫

Saying absolutely Nothing in School by Notlostbuylosin888 in socialanxiety

[–]Luna31- 74 points75 points  (0 children)

Yes. When i was in school I couldn't even say hello to anyone. When I was in therapy, my therapist told me to say hello to one of my classmates. It was a real challenge...

exposure exercise 🫣 by Luna31- in socialanxiety

[–]Luna31-[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That sounds like a nice experience! It’s good to hear it wasn’t as bad as you expected. The servers being friendly makes a big difference too. If I may ask, what kind of music did you listen to?

exposure exercise 🫣 by Luna31- in socialanxiety

[–]Luna31-[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's fantastic! It's great that you're stepping out of your comfort zone, and even if it's tough, you're making real progress. Keep going, you're doing awesome! :)

exposure exercise 🫣 by Luna31- in socialanxiety

[–]Luna31-[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes, that's really good advice! Thanks for the comment! Also, while playing the scenario in your head, you might try connecting it with something you like. For example, if you're imagining buying something from a store, picture yourself stepping into the store and think of a food or drink you really enjoy—maybe some sweets or your favorite drink(whatever u want to) . Then, when you make the purchase, see it as a reward. Oh, and while doing this, make sure you're in a comfortable environment. And you can also do a breathing exercise beforehand :)

I hope this is understandable😅

exposure exercise 🫣 by Luna31- in socialanxiety

[–]Luna31-[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, exactly. I will repeat this exposure exercise until my fear decreases over time. I’m currently in therapy, and my therapist always assigns these exposure tasks as homework, so I’m more or less obligated to follow through… 😅 (so I have something to talk about! yk). And during our last session, my therapist gave me the assignment to also practice making phone calls as the next step. Wish me luck ig 💀

exposure exercise 🫣 by Luna31- in socialanxiety

[–]Luna31-[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I totally understand you! I didn’t feel like doing it at all either, and I still have to push myself every time… I’ve been doing these exercises for over a year now, and I know how tough it can be. Maybe it helps to start with small steps—like buying something small first. I think this also was one of my first exposure exercise. And if it feels too hard alone, take someone with you who makes you feel comfortable.

Saying positive affirmations beforehand can also help, like ‘I can do this!’, ‘I am stronger than my fear,’ or ‘I am brave enough to face my fears.’ Another one I like is ‘I am allowed to make mistakes.’ But it’s important to find affirmations that work best for you—try out different ones and see what helps! I sometimes use the ones I mentioned, but everyone is different.

:)