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

Living (Happily) With Social Anxiety

Posted by Drew | Changing my SA ways, Currently speaking | Thursday 31 July 2008 3:31 pm

Living with social anxiety is tough, but it could be worse. That’s the realization that I’ve come to at this point in my life. Yes, I sometimes feel cheated and I can’t help but feel a sorry for myself on occasion, but I really think I need to start putting things in perspective. I still have my health (knock on wood), I’m doing okay financially (of course everything is relative), I’m starting to meet more people, I’m making a few friends, and I’m getting out more than I ever have. On top of all that, my anxiety in public places and around strange people is subsiding with each passing month.

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Dealing With Social Anxiety Around Outgoing People

Posted by Drew | Changing my SA ways, Going live | Sunday 13 July 2008 10:00 am

If you suffer from social anxiety, you probably don’t think much of outgoing, confident people - I know I don’t. It depresses me to be around extroverts like this. I always end up making comparisons and beating myself up because I can’t be more like them. I mean, they just seem to be having so much fun!

To be honest, I am probably more jealous than anything. Well, that, and the fact that they make me feel so inadequate.

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