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Forum: Shyness & Social Anxiety

Coping with social situations including shyness, self-consciousness, and anxiety.

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  2. Sticky Thread Sticky: Social anxiety disorder (social phobia)

    Social anxiety disorder (social phobia) Mayo Clinic Aug. 28, 2009 It's normal to feel nervous in some social situations. Going on a date or...

    Started by David Baxter, August 29th, 2009 10:56 AM
    anxiety, bullying, children, diagnosis, family, fear, home, medication, men, mental illness, play, psychotherapy, risk, sexual abuse, ssris, temperament, treatment, women, work
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 558
    Thoraxe
    February 9th, 2010 10:24 AM Go to last post

  3. Post Sticky Thread Sticky: Social Phobia Brain Activity Study

    Social Phobia Patients Have Heightened Reactions to Negative Comments National Institutes of Mental Health October 22, 2008 In a study using...

    Started by TSOW, October 5th, 2009 03:17 PM
    anxiety, comments, treatment, work
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 291
    TSOW
    October 5th, 2009 03:17 PM Go to last post

  4. Sticky Thread Sticky: Overcoming the "spotlight effect"

    The Cure for Self-Consciousness By Martha Beck, PhD Oprah Magazine July 2007 It's one word—one little word—but it has revelatory power. You...

    Started by Daniel, March 18th, 2009 12:59 AM
    anxiety, baby, experience, family, fear, friends, home, play, shame, success, work
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 1,539
    Daniel
    July 5th, 2009 08:13 PM Go to last post

  5. Sticky Thread Sticky: Cognitive-Behavioural Group Treatment for Social Anxiety Disorder (Ottawa)

    We are pleased to announce the introduction of Cognitive-Behavioural Group Treatment for Social Anxiety Disorder at the Centre for Psychological...

    Started by David Baxter, August 8th, 2007 11:33 AM
    anxiety, diagnosis, experience, for, from, in, introduction, may, men, of, questions, research, social, the, to, treatment, with
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,220
    ThatLady
    August 8th, 2007 10:14 PM Go to last post

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  1. What do you think of me?

    People tell me I'm shy, quiet and boring. I'm a listener. I talk when I have something relevant to say. I only have conversations about...

    Started by No Name, December 9th, 2009 08:28 PM
    about, careers, do, don, of, other, questions, talk, to, try, what, with
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 173
    g-scared
    March 6th, 2010 03:59 PM Go to last post

  2. Fear of public speaking: How can I overcome it?

    Fear of public speaking: How can I overcome it? by Daniel K. Hall-Flavin, M.D., Mayo Clinic March 24, 2009 Fear of public speaking is a common...

    Started by David Baxter, March 25th, 2009 10:13 AM
    anxiety, counseling, depression, fear, introduction, medication, panic, treatment
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 523
    Murray
    February 23rd, 2010 11:39 PM Go to last post

  3. Hedgehog's Dilemma and Social Problems

    well i know i posted this on a different forum but i was redirected here by Daniel and i wanted to see if anyone has the same condition as me which...

    Started by Thoraxe, February 9th, 2010 11:56 AM
    fear
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 107
    Violet
    February 10th, 2010 01:48 PM Go to last post

  4. My life sucks. I need serious help.

    I've been hiding from everyone that goes to my high school. I've skipped a lot during grade 9 till now (grade 12) this is my last semester and i...

    Started by SoConfused, February 2nd, 2010 02:13 AM
    facebook, family, friends, home, photography, play
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 146
    Violet
    February 3rd, 2010 12:19 AM Go to last post

  5. Social phobia: Can it cause drinking issues?

    If you have social phobia and have to drink alcohol constantly while in a room with others, does that mean I have a drink problem too or do I do it...

    Started by Nicki, January 11th, 2010 08:07 AM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 168
    Violet
    January 11th, 2010 09:13 AM Go to last post

  6. Difficulty speaking to people

    Just recently, my long distance boyfriend and I got webcams so that we could talk face-to-face, as our communication had been text based (aside from...

    Started by gooblax, January 6th, 2010 07:00 AM
    comments, family
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 225
    gooblax
    January 8th, 2010 05:59 AM Go to last post

  7. Unhappy So screwed...

    So I haven't been here in awhile (well, ok, I've been lurking occasionally. There are some very interesting articles here. :P). I've been avoiding...

    Started by SyntheticSmile, December 17th, 2009 05:15 AM
    anxiety, children, family, friends, home, resume, suicide
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 178
    persona
    December 17th, 2009 12:23 PM Go to last post

  8. Social mess

    Hi, I am so uncomfortable in social situations, that parties and gatherings are just pure torture for me. Often I will just send my husband without...

    Started by Murray, December 9th, 2009 02:42 PM
    about, do, don, family, friends, home, how, if, in, mother, of, so, social, someone, talk, why, work
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 148
    David Baxter
    December 9th, 2009 07:20 PM Go to last post

  9. A Mindful Path Through Shyness

    Taking a Mindful Path Through Shyness by Elisha Goldstein, Ph.D. Nov 14th 2009 In our culture, shyness seems to be perceived as something of a...

    Started by David Baxter, December 5th, 2009 02:12 PM
    anxiety, fear, men, mindfulness, temperament
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 166
    Daniel
    December 5th, 2009 06:30 PM Go to last post

  10. Social anxiety video game cuts players' stress hormone levels

    Social anxiety video game cuts players' stress hormone levels October 24, 2007 A video game designed by McGill University researchers to help...

    Started by David Baxter, October 24th, 2007 10:10 AM
    about, anxiety, brain, employees, from, game, hormone, of, other, personality, self-esteem, social, support
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 701
    Miroku
    November 27th, 2009 09:22 PM Go to last post

  11. No conversation skills

    Like I said in my introduction post, I am slowly trying to improve my social anxiety. I have been able to leave the house without thinking everyone...

    Started by Miroku, November 26th, 2009 10:02 PM
    anxiety, introduction, sleep
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 317
    Into The Light
    November 27th, 2009 03:35 PM Go to last post

  12. Post To Be Alone or Not to Be Alone?

    To Be Alone or Not to Be Alone? By Martha Beck From the July 2005 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine You know yourself: Do you need a...

    Started by Daniel, November 16th, 2009 12:28 PM
    children, experience, failure, fear, personality, profile, risk
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 171
    Miroku
    November 25th, 2009 11:20 AM Go to last post

  13. How to Talk to Your Teen about Social Anxiety Disorder

    How to Talk to Your Teen About SAD About.com Social Anxiety Disorder Blog By Arlin Cuncic November 2, 2009 If you suspect that your...

    Started by Daniel, November 8th, 2009 11:03 AM
    anxiety, child, parent
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 192
    Daniel
    November 8th, 2009 11:03 AM Go to last post

  14. Being Assertive

    As some of you may or may not remember, I work in Human Resources and I have depression/anxiety/social anxiety and Body Dysmorphic issues I'm working...

    Started by wren, October 26th, 2009 02:39 PM
    anxiety, depression, men, work
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 195
    David Baxter
    October 26th, 2009 05:56 PM Go to last post

  15. Love-Shy Men Tell All

    Love-Shy Men Tell All in Sunday Times Article About.com Social Anxiety Disorder Blog By Arlin Cuncic August 11, 2009 In the Sunday Times...

    Started by Daniel, October 21st, 2009 07:47 PM
    about, cbt, for, in, may, medication, men, need, of, play, relationships, research, the, treatment, what, with, women
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 209
    Daniel
    October 21st, 2009 07:47 PM Go to last post

  16. Friends

    I don't know how to make or keep friends. I'm not good at instigating conversation, and people rarely instigate conversation with me. I don't...

    Started by Straitjacket, October 3rd, 2009 10:03 PM
    friends
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 168
    Straitjacket
    October 5th, 2009 01:02 AM Go to last post

  17. Social Anxiety Disorder/Social Phobia

    Social Phobia: Least Understood Anxiety Disorder by Thomas A. Richards, Ph.D., Psychologist 2008 Social anxiety is the fear of social situations...

    Started by Jazzey, August 27th, 2009 10:23 AM
    anxiety, awareness, depression, experience, fear, home, treatment
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 88
    Jazzey
    August 27th, 2009 10:23 AM Go to last post

  18. Intimidated

    I find it very hard talking with my daughter's psychiatrist. He is very tall and intimidating. I just feel very small and inferior. I have to talk...

    Started by Violet, March 31st, 2009 05:32 PM
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    fear
    • Replies: 24
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    stargazer
    July 25th, 2009 01:46 PM Go to last post

  19. Running Group Helps Battle Social Anxiety Disorder

    Running Group Helps Battle Social Anxiety Disorder Social Anxiety Disorder Blog, About.com By Arlin Cuncic June 26, 2009 Most of us know...

    Started by Daniel, June 30th, 2009 11:11 AM
    anxiety, medication, men, sleep
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 248
    stargazer
    July 3rd, 2009 12:58 AM Go to last post

  20. How to Win Friends and Influence People When You are a Depressed Introvert

    How to Win Friends and Influence People When You are a Depressed Introvert by Merely Me Monday, September 22, 2008 So Andrew Carnegie I'm...

    Started by David Baxter, September 23rd, 2008 10:43 AM
    anxiety, depression, don, for, friends, harder, medication, of, risk, social, support, work
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 881
    coatbridge
    June 15th, 2009 09:11 PM Go to last post
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