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ThoughtfulEspaz
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Informal conversations
Anxiety Support / by ThoughtfulEspaz
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 June 27th, 2021
...See more I have a case of social anxiety since childhood. I have learnt to hide it better as I've grown more mature but it still is a big obstacle. Surprisingly, formal conversations don't bother me so much because there is a predetermined way of doing and saying things. I find I'm not so anxious if the outcome and the method is fixed. Similarly, I love spending time around my family and very small circle of friends. My social anxiety resurfaces when having informal conversations. Informal conversations with people who are not family or very close friends. These conversations can be anything from personal life to pop culture. I am scared I'll say something because of which people will judge me or reject me in these scenarios. This leads me to avoid social gatherings as much as I can. Sometimes, I don't have the option of doing that so I push myself through. I have a few friends who understand and don't leave my side in these cases. I love them for it. But I want to rise above my fear of judgement and rejection of people. Having had this disorder since childhood, I feel this would one of the greatest achievements in my life. Thanks for hearing me out!
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Social Anxiety
Anxiety Support / by ThoughtfulEspaz
Last post
 June 27th, 2021
...See more I didn't know which thread would be appropriate so I made a new one. I have an atleast moderate case of social anxiety disorder. I have trouble being emotionally available to friends or in a social situation where I will be judged negatively. While, I don't feel anxious holding first time conversations, continued conversation is difficult for me. Similarly I used to take rejections very personally but now I just pretend that I don't care. Yeah I know it's not a very healthy way of dealing with rejection and I am overreacting, but this is the only way I know how to.
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