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4am and questioning my life again
Slowly coming to the realization that my social anxiety is the root of 3/4 of my problems. Even some of my completely unrelated issues would be 10x easier to deal with if I didn’t have social anxiety. I don’t even know why I’m like this
bad luck is my guess. I still have to figure out how to fix thisAug 23, 2024
Slowly coming to the realization that my social anxiety is the root of 3/4 of my problems. Even some of my completely unrelated issues would be 10x easier to deal with if I didn’t have social anxiety. I don’t even know why I’m like this
bad luck is my guess. I still have to figure out how to fix thisAug 23, 2024Comments
Not gonna lie based on some of your posts you seem a lot like me. I’d recommend looking into CPTSD and the subreddit raised by narcissists. Also I think you said you were autistic (?) i could be misremembering but if you are, finding a neurodivergent therapist is absolutely life changing. Oc take this with a grain of salt, I am an internet stranger haha.
But I relate a lot to social anxiety fucking up my life. I had an awful panic attack after my ethics teacher mentioning supporting trans people which should be affirming but was more so terrifying because I’m stealth and the idea of being perceived was horrifying. At the very least know you aren’t alone and social anxiety is not your fault, it’s your brains response to protect you even if it’s massively unhelpful
But I relate a lot to social anxiety fucking up my life. I had an awful panic attack after my ethics teacher mentioning supporting trans people which should be affirming but was more so terrifying because I’m stealth and the idea of being perceived was horrifying. At the very least know you aren’t alone and social anxiety is not your fault, it’s your brains response to protect you even if it’s massively unhelpful
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Hi, I just wanted to inform you about a resource to fix anxiety. "Rational-emotional behavioural therapy" (or a similar title) by Albert Ellis. It's a self-help book to fix anxiety and depression. If I remember correctly, it contains a few examples about social anxiety too. Of course therapy with an expert is even better. But if you can't have that, or it is not enough, you can give this book a try. I hope this helps! Good luck, I wish you the best!:)
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•I think I need to go back to therapy and find someone that actually specializes in anxiety disorders this time because last time I tried it failed miserably (the therapist my parents found specialized in marriage counselling ?????????? So idk if that’s even a factor. who the hell knows)
Idc anymore if it’s expensive I would willingly hand over all of my money to get rid of this stupid disorder. Or maybe I’ll just try fixing it on my own but I’ve had no luck with that thus far.
Bleh. sorry for the whole rant here I am just very very tired because I’m realizing this is the root cause of most of my other problems. I should probably talk to my parents about this but they hardly even believe me so idk
Idc anymore if it’s expensive I would willingly hand over all of my money to get rid of this stupid disorder. Or maybe I’ll just try fixing it on my own but I’ve had no luck with that thus far.
Bleh. sorry for the whole rant here I am just very very tired because I’m realizing this is the root cause of most of my other problems. I should probably talk to my parents about this but they hardly even believe me so idk
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•Sorry y’all school is starting soon and I’m scared so I’m turning into a complainer again
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