I have felt some social anxiety at describing myself to others. You know how it is, you meet a stranger, online or face to face. The first … [Read more...]
Self esteem is the foundation for all happiness
I've suffered from low self-esteem all my life. Yet it's only recently that I've really come to realise it’s important when it comes to … [Read more...]
Loneliness, and the problem of finding meaning in life
There’s an emptiness I often feel that makes it hard to find meaning in my life. A feeling of desolation. It's not lack of energy, it can't … [Read more...]
Modern society, adoption fantasies and finding your tribe
When I watch TV programmes like Tribes on the BBC or read books such as Don’t Sleep There Are Snakes by linguist Daniel Everett about the … [Read more...]
There’s nothing wrong with you (probably) – Self worth and why it matters
One of the biggest causes of my social anxiety and depressed feelings is the thought that I'm somehow flawed in a fundamental way. This … [Read more...]
Demons in the room. Suffering in isolation
I spend so much time on my own either at work or at home. So that when my mind becomes beset with troubles they take on a life of their own. … [Read more...]
I’ll be there for you… What does it take to have a friend and be one?
I'll be there for you... That's the opening for the tv series Friends. I've noticed that they argue and fight, but they are there for … [Read more...]
Is your social anxiety compartmentalized or systemic? (and why)
I have my own social anxiety group on Meetup.com. I started it because there was nothing else in my locale that seemed to cater for anxious … [Read more...]
Why social anxiety isn’t just about talking to people
I have a group on Meetup.com about Social anxiety and Personal growth. It's called this not just because I wanted to meet other SA … [Read more...]
