If you are the shy type you know that in many ways you're a misfit. Sometimes people look upon you with derision because you don't fit … [Read more...]
Prebiotics can have an influence on social anxiety
For the past 10 years or so scientists have become more interested in how the gut acts an an influence on the brain. Recent research … [Read more...]
To live well is to live in doubt
I watched the film Up recently. I could not help but cry. The dreams he had of adventure, the love for his wife. Both gone. It's … [Read more...]
An open letter to everyone from the introverted, and sensitive.
To the bullies.... You have judged us, hurt us, ostracised us. You convinced us there is something wrong with us by your word and … [Read more...]
Away from social anxiety: A path less travelled
What really is a good way to address the problem of Social Anxiety (SA)? Drugs, therapy? If this is so then my journey has not been a … [Read more...]
Trying to fit in? Don’t forget, you are not divisible
You want to say something. You want to connect to these people. But there it is again. That doubt and fear that is trying to stop … [Read more...]
The fear of connecting, even online
One of my failings that has kept me prisoner for along time is not reaching out and connecting to others. I don't ask or speak up first, … [Read more...]
I hate being Nice. Fitting in does not become me.
Someone makes fun of me in school because I am shy. Another pupil hits me, I don't know why. A work colleague does not return a tool … [Read more...]
