Guest guest Posted August 21, 2005 Report Share Posted August 21, 2005 Hi ...I struggle with social anxiety as well. It is really difficult, and know I understand. Love... Tess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 21, 2005 Report Share Posted August 21, 2005 Tess: Thanks for the reply. I never had this problem prior to becoming ill with RA. I really think it was triggered by months of isolation at home in bed. I am trying to make myself go places as often as I feel up to it. The more I get out, the less anxiety I have. I'm sure this is true for most who suffer with it. Take care, > Hi ...I struggle with social anxiety as well. It is really difficult, and know I understand. > > Love... > > Tess > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 22, 2005 Report Share Posted August 22, 2005 HI, may I pass on a little information about social anxiety from the cousellor ? She told me when I am out in the public and I become anxious, to focus on what I am thinking. She said usually it is our own thoughts that we are thinking about that causes the anxiety. I tried that and I realize it really is. She also said, sometimes you may not know exactly what is causing it, it may of been a previous experience, and now you have locked on to a " sound " , " smell " or something in your memory that triggers the fight or flight response in you and you feel like you need to get away from that situation. It is true, I do that a lot. Just thought I would pass this on, thanks for reading, Better days ahead, in MO ____________________________________________________ Start your day with - make it your home page http://www./r/hs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 22, 2005 Report Share Posted August 22, 2005 HI, may I pass on a little information about social anxiety from the cousellor ? She told me when I am out in the public and I become anxious, to focus on what I am thinking. She said usually it is our own thoughts that we are thinking about that causes the anxiety. I tried that and I realize it really is. She also said, sometimes you may not know exactly what is causing it, it may of been a previous experience, and now you have locked on to a " sound " , " smell " or something in your memory that triggers the fight or flight response in you and you feel like you need to get away from that situation. It is true, I do that a lot. Just thought I would pass this on, thanks for reading, Better days ahead, in MO ____________________________________________________ Start your day with - make it your home page http://www./r/hs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 22, 2005 Report Share Posted August 22, 2005 : Thanks for the info. Usually it's the negative self-talk that brings on the anxiety. I know this and I need to work on it. I will keep what you mentioned in mind. Thanks so much, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 22, 2005 Report Share Posted August 22, 2005 : Thanks for the info. Usually it's the negative self-talk that brings on the anxiety. I know this and I need to work on it. I will keep what you mentioned in mind. Thanks so much, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 22, 2005 Report Share Posted August 22, 2005 and Tess, I am way behind on posts, and don't think I will catch up. I also have problems with social anxiety, I have had it all my life. Tawny > > Hi ...I struggle with social anxiety as well. It is really difficult, > and know I understand. > > > > Love... > > > > Tess > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 22, 2005 Report Share Posted August 22, 2005 and Tess, I am way behind on posts, and don't think I will catch up. I also have problems with social anxiety, I have had it all my life. Tawny > > Hi ...I struggle with social anxiety as well. It is really difficult, > and know I understand. > > > > Love... > > > > Tess > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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