A socially anxious newbie puts exposure therapy to the test
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Re: A socially anxious newbie puts exposure therapy to the test
I am right there with you. And you will see that exposure therapy works well. I know it does for me.cluthrie wrote: ↑01 Aug 2020, 19:59 Topic for forum:
A socially anxious newbie puts exposure therapy to the test
Sometimes I have trouble managing my social anxiety, which is even a problem for me on anonymous online forums such as this. I get so nervous! So.... let's be practical! I'm scared but I'm posting in any case!
As a new member, I am nervous of putting myself out there on this site. I am SO GLAD this book was chosen as the book of the month. Topical, helpful for us ALL during this stressful and unprecedented time on earth during this global pandemic. This post serves as exposure therapy to me!
I invite all of my fellows who are anxious to participate in the forums to give it a go and POST! As the book of the month suggests, confrontong our fears can be rather freeing, no?
What do you guys think of the methods in this book? Are there any ways you plan to implement the advice in your own life?
And, do you have any advice for me as an anxious newbie in the forums?
I hope to hear from some of you in the comments! I'll leave you with my favorite quote from the book:
"Yоu are rеѕроnѕiblе fоr уоur lifе аѕ it iѕ nоw аnd, whеn уоu саn ассерt thаt rеѕроnѕibilitу, уоu саn ассерt thе rеѕроnѕibilitу оf соrrесting соurѕе аnd dirесting your life along the path that you dеѕirе."
Sometimes, it comes back, but when it does, it is not as severe as it used to be.
Just keep taking the steps and posting anyway, and remember that what you have to express, is important and worthy of being read/heard.
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Well said.Dominik_G wrote: ↑02 Aug 2020, 04:04 First of all, congratulations on facing your fear of social interaction, and posting anyway!
In my opinion, the book does offer lots of methods and techniques which are at least worth a try. I generally find meditation and exercising to be the most useful tools when fighting anxiety but I have to admit, I don't practice either of them as often as I feel like I should. Reading this book gave me a push in this regard.
As for the advice, I think you're already doing the best you can do: you're present and actively making yourself participate in social interactions. I do believe the more you do it, the easier it'll get. Starting it here, discussing exactly the topic of anxiety seems like an ideal, safe first step.
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