Hello! it’s been a long time since the last time something was posted on this blog. I hope you all have been well and staying healthy. How has the current pandemic affected your struggle with social anxiety? P.S. If someone is interested in helping me maintain this blog by posting social anxiety related posts and replying back to messages, please DM. thank you ..read more

theartofmentalillness: “Grow at your own pace.” — Unknown (via deeplifequotes ..read more

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Hi Anon, even if you aren’t sure or just suspect it may be SAD (none of us really know for certain until we receive a diagnosis by a health care professional) I do recommend consulting a therapist or your doctor for a proper diagnosis and tell them about all these feelings you’ve been experiencing. It can be very scary but I can assure you it is well worth seeking help. Let us know how it goes ..read more

wisdomenlightener: Don’t think about what can happen in a month. Don’t think about what can happen in a year. Just focus on the 24 hours in front of you, and do what you can to get closer to where you want to be ..read more

Yesterday I was at Barnes & Noble without the intention of finding this book it actually found me! I picked up a copy and so far have found it VERY helpful and can relate to mostly everything the author mentions in the book. I recommend this book to anyone who is looking for a book companion during your therapy process or if you are unsure of where to start or what social anxiety is.  Barnes & Noble link ..read more

gentle-reminder: that little stumble, mistake, or tiny slip up you made, wasn’t as big or as noticeable as your brain might be making it out to be – you’re okay, take a breath, try your best to not be so harsh on yourself; you didn’t make a fool of yourself, or anything like that ..read more

brxnd–nxw:me, finally getting a chance to say something I’ve thought about for twelve days straight: oh, hey, that reminds me, funny thing, this just came to mind but ..read more

Hi Anon, it’s very sweet and kind that you are taking the time to better understand the person you like. Do you know any specific things that trigger their social anxiety? For example, I get very anxious in loud crowded places. So if I’m on a date with someone at a place like this i’m going to be anxious and not able to focus on them and the conversation. So, I always try to meet them at a place I either already know and feel comfortable or just try to look up a quiet place. So try small things like figuring out what specific things trigger their social anxiety then you can hangout with them a ..read more