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    Red Sheep replied to the forum topic Can this be related to anxiety? in the group Group logoSocial Anxiety 5 years, 11 months ago

    Thank you all for your replies, I appreciated a lot, especially thanks @skimrish for your insight and your kind words, and @Raven for your suggestion. I admit that right now I’m still afraid to contact a […]

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    rinseandrep replied to the forum topic Can this be related to anxiety? in the group Group logoSocial Anxiety 6 years ago

    @jeles good thinking on channeling that energy in something non threathening, breaking stuff when frustrated can be scary for the people around you, they don’t know that they won’t be hit next.

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    Otter_Space replied to the forum topic Can this be related to anxiety? in the group Group logoSocial Anxiety 6 years ago

    Another sort of unrelated thing which I feel like mentioning is the fact that breaking things when you are angry may feel like it will help relieve your stress but I came across a counter intuitive research […]

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    Otter_Space replied to the forum topic Can this be related to anxiety? in the group Group logoSocial Anxiety 6 years ago

    Very interesting! It seems to me that this friend of yours hold a special place in your life and you are more open to him than others. When you’re stressed out you don’t feel like taking it out on others for […]

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    Red Sheep started the forum topic Can this be related to anxiety? in the group Group logoSocial Anxiety 6 years ago

    Let’s say that since a few years I’ve became a nervous person when I feel stressed up. Like, a lot stressed up. This happens when I’m having exams for university, or it’s been more than a week that there are […]

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    mariko replied to the forum topic When anxiety affects creativity… help? in the group Group logoSocial Anxiety 6 years, 6 months ago

    @jeles thank you so much for the lovely message.
    I’m so sorry you’re also compared to your brother, comparing siblings is honestly the worst!!

    Also don’t worry for the late reply! Better late than ever, how […]

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    Red Sheep replied to the forum topic When anxiety affects creativity… help? in the group Group logoSocial Anxiety 6 years, 6 months ago

    @marikofujimoto I might be late, but I wanted to leave a message for you. I want to say that I completely understand your position, and I feel for you.
    My parents are just the same, they keep comparing my and my […]

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    Rednose posted an update in the group Group logoSocial Anxiety 6 years, 11 months ago

    I like to pretend that i don’t have social anxiety, i really do. I mean when you just pretend everything is fine no one judges you or looks at you weirdly and funny enough sometimes its the SA switch is just off and suddenly i don’t feel anything, but that’s sometimes. Today i went somewhere and it just hurt me seeing my friends socialise and…[Read more]

    • Try to work on building up your confidence and self-esteem @shadow99, take one step at a time and I’m sure you will be able to confidently open up, express yourself and let your bright personality shine through, hold your head up high, keep smiling and never give up, you can do it, inbox me anytime if you want to chat or vent, stay strong, you…[Read more]

    • @shadow99 It’s okay to not feel comfortable with things that you think should be fun. One of the trademarks of problems like anxiety is it makes it difficult to enjoy yourself, and you can’t always help it. It’s something to work through so while it may be a challenge at random times and make it feel like you’re not getting anywhere, putting…[Read more]

    • @shadow99 you don’t need to be like someone else. Everyone has their own demons. Yours is social anxiety. However try to fight that. Social anxiety many times can lead us to isolate ourselves (I know this by experience). Never allow your anxiety to do that. Even if you struggle keep going out, try your best to do breathing exercises and learn how…[Read more]

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    mariko replied to the forum topic When anxiety affects creativity… help? in the group Group logoSocial Anxiety 6 years, 11 months ago

    @silent-radiance I’ve tried over the years telling them… but sadly me and my sister have this “image” to my parents. To them I’m the smart one, since my grades are all A or A+ and I’m a polyglot. So they […]

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    mariko started the forum topic When anxiety affects creativity… help? in the group Group logoSocial Anxiety 6 years, 11 months ago

    So.. I have genuinly the most dismotivating family you could ever meet…
    I’ve been writing poetry since I was 9, many teachers kept saying how talented I was along the years.
    Now at 22 I can’t write or even […]

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    laylab95 replied to the forum topic Fear to suffer of anxiety in the group Group logoSocial Anxiety 7 years ago

    I am very much glad I could help. Always feel free to be open to things no matter how terrifying it seems to be. You may lose some but overall, you will gain a lot more. If you don’t mind, update on how things go […]

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    Red Sheep replied to the forum topic Fear to suffer of anxiety in the group Group logoSocial Anxiety 7 years ago

    You don’t know how much happy you made me with your words, thank you, I appreciate a lot. I’m always scared to talk to others about this, but perhaps I should do a small effort to reach them.
    .. Might as well […]

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    laylab95 replied to the forum topic Fear to suffer of anxiety in the group Group logoSocial Anxiety 7 years ago

    I honestly know where you are coming from since i was diagnosed with ptsd a few years a go. I want to tell you firstly that you are very lucky to have friends that are there for you. I highly doubt that you are a […]

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    Red Sheep started the forum topic Fear to suffer of anxiety in the group Group logoSocial Anxiety 7 years ago

    And depression, to be precise. I actually realised that it is always when summer arrives that I feel more in pain, but things are just getting worse and I don’t know what to do.
    I had a bad meeting with a […]

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    justkeepswimming posted an update in the group Group logoSocial Anxiety 7 years, 6 months ago

    I’ve basically kept myself in the house for two years because I don’t want to go out with people. I always feel the need to have to pretend to be someone else, especially in front of new people I meet. It’s exhausting to the point where socializing becomes a chore/performance rather than a way to let loose. I get so afraid to speak about how I…[Read more]

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    • I know how you feel @rolivia128, I mostly in my bedroom a lot of the time too, I’m shy so meeting people is hard for me, try to find ways to build up your self confidence and positivity, maybe going out for small walks will help and surround yourself with things that bring you joy, remember to smile and truly embrace who you are, hold your head…[Read more]

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