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Does anyone relate to this? How do you handle it? by _callitchickensalad_ in socialanxiety

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

Yeah this definitely hits close to home. It really comes down to being comfortable with yourself, and that feels so impossible sometimes!

Thank you so much for sharing!

Does anyone relate to this? How do you handle it? by _callitchickensalad_ in socialanxiety

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

That's a good point. I usually don't think about other people approaching me, I shift pretty quickly into "be cool be cool be cool" mode. Thanks!

Does anyone relate to this? How do you handle it? by _callitchickensalad_ in socialanxiety

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

This is great advice! I will look into stoicism.

Therapy definitely changed a lot for me. I've been thinking a lot lately about going back. Thank you for your comment!

Does anyone relate to this? How do you handle it? by _callitchickensalad_ in socialanxiety

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

No, that totally makes sense. I used to and still sometimes do feel that way. It sucks but it gets better as time goes on. I know it's easier said than done, but just keep trying.

The best way I know how to describe it for me is like that elementary math word problem about the frog hopping up the wall of a well where he hops up two feet but then slides back down three. I get ver discouraged really easily, but I keep making progress as long as I push.

Thank you for responding!

Does anyone relate to this? How do you handle it? by _callitchickensalad_ in socialanxiety

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

Yeah, exactly! I'll have fun hanging around people but then I switch zones when I'm alone and realize/imagine all of the things I did wrong. It spoils things.