How to Conquer Social Anxiety

"If you are going to buy only one book on social anxiety, this is it. This book that not only compassionately presents various perspectives on social anxiety, but it also offers a vast array of solutions. It turned out to be more of a "self help" book than I expected in more areas than just shyness. The author had experience in social anxiety, so he really hit home with things he expressed. I was able to finally overcome my social anxiety thanks to this book!"

-Drew

A social outcast - what else is new?

Posted by Drew | Likeability, The working world | Wednesday 25 April 2007 9:59 pm

In my last post I wrote about how awful it can feel to be intentionally isolated from a group for no apparent reason. I dont know why this bothers me so much; I suppose being rejected by others is the final proof needed to backup my own paranoid suspicions. Its one thing to suspect that Im a social misfit, but quite another to have it proved in such a manner. Though I was 99% sure that no one wanted me around, there was always that 1% chance that it was all in my head. (more…)

Exclusion - being shut out by others

Posted by Drew | Changing my SA ways, Likeability | Tuesday 17 April 2007 11:09 am

In 1999/2000, I had a good paying job and actually owned a home for a few years. It seems like a lifetime ago, but I can still remember incidents from that period in my life like they happened yesterday. Back then, even though I was doing pretty well financially, I was still a full-blown basket-case when it came to dealing with society. (more…)

Social anxiety is a real disorder

Posted by Drew | Rants, raves, and ramblings, Treatment | Wednesday 11 April 2007 7:50 pm

Social anxiety disorder is one of the least understood anxiety disorders. In fact, some psychiatrists and psychologists are still suggesting that it is not a true mental condition. They dismiss the problem as simple shyness or the result of deeper underlying issues.

I spend a lot of time reviewing books, video, audio, and reading tons of information on various websites - anything to do with social anxiety disorder. I feel compelled to do this because I want to eventually beat this thing; and having lots of information with different viewpoints is invaluable. The conclusion that I have come to is that most of the top people really have no idea what it is like to live with this condition; that is painfully obvious in the way they talk about it. (more…)

Hiding behind a false image

Posted by Drew | Changing my SA ways, Going live | Tuesday 3 April 2007 9:49 pm

Understanding likeability and the law of attraction is important; however, simply getting the concept is only a fraction of what it takes to make real change. Implementing strategies will be easier said than done.

I have a good idea of how I would like to be perceived by society, but Im failing miserably when it comes to making changes in the real world. There is more going on here than meets the eye.
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