Social Anxiety Blogs

Welcome Brett!

Hello there!

Hi everyone. Finally decided to take the plunge and join the community here. My name is Brett. I'm a social worker and currently living in West Los Angeles. I've battled with Social Anxiety for as far back as I can recall, all the way back to fear in preschool and kindergarten. I've had some success overcoming it as I've grown older and done a ton of work on myself - years of individual and group therapy, classes, workshops, reading, etc. I'm far better off than I used to be, but I still feel I have so much more to do to be the fully expressed being I so long to be. Ironically enough (though perhaps not very surprisingly) I'm now in the psychotherapy field specializing in the treatment of social anxiety. What better way to serve my fellow SAD sufferers and continue to work on my own efforts to further overcome SAD in my own life. I'm thrilled to find this lively, supportive community online! Such a great and comfortable way to meet others who share and can understand the burden of SAD. I'm looking forward to meeting and getting to know each of you. My very best to all of you for a fantastic, fulfilling New Year. Happy 2012!

For a phpbb forum this is pretty sweet. Nice chat room mind you I've never seen anyone in though. Nice emoticons, posting options, icons etc.

Hello. Cool avatar! Thanks!

Hello. Cool avatar!

Having anxiety can be pretty terrible, but I'm glad things are getter better for you.

Hello Ben, welcome!

I'm 20 years old. Highschool has been difficult but I'm in my final year. I know I shouldn't be in highschool at this age but because of anxiety I took a couple years off. I regret doing so because it just made things worse for me. I've been through a lot of medications and therapy over the past few years. is terrible. I used to not be able to even go outside but things are a lot better for me now.

Hello my name is Ben. I have to say I like the emoticons. This is kind of a nice forum. It's quiet so I don't really have to worry about hundreds of users posting like the other social anxiety forums. I look forward to chatting on here.

Lack of control over your thoughts, strengthens your anxiety. As negative thoughts get stronger, your anxiety gets stronger too. You need to learn to control your thoughts.Here are some tips for cure Anxiety, 1. Maintain a proper diet especially fruits and vegetables that contain the vitamins B6, B1, and B12. 2. Make sure you don't have any unknown food allergies because studies show that this can be linked to panic attack symptoms. 3.Get plenty of rest. Sleep deprivation also contributes to panic attacks. Now this may be a problem for some because I myself suffered from insomnia for quite a while. Exercising and keeping the body busy helped me start sleeping more.

I realize now that I definitely had it as a kid, and still do actually, though not to as great of an extent.

Those are great!

I'm also looking for treatment for sweating.This is so embarrassing me.

Brushing your teeth too much can actually be detrimental to your oral health. Ideally, you should brush twice per day and floss once per day. Having yellow teeth means that there is a large buildup of plaque on your teeth. This is usually because of your diet, but some people are just genetically inclined to plaque buildup. However, this doesn't mean that your teeth have to be discolored. If you brush your teeth regularly and properly and have regular dental checkups and cleanings, you can have white teeth. Brush gently and move the toothbrush in slow circles over your teeth. Brushing roughly or side-to-side can cause enamel stripping or cause your gums to recede (which in turn can contribute to other dental issues). So if you brushed your teeth six times a day for a week, they might turn white, but you'd have to be prepared for a whole other host of dental problems. The best solution would be to schedule a checkup and cleaning with your dentist. S/He will likely give you a plan more customized to your health and habits than I can give you online. Good luck with those pearly whites!

The solution of equal parts Listerine, baby oil and water for dogs' hot spots is the most fantastic remedy I've read about in a long time! The minute my dogs start "worrying" a spot, I get out my spray bottle, spray the area thoroughly, and massage the solution into their skin and the problem stops immediately. No more hot spots that involve trips to the vet. Several years ago, we heard from a radio listener that his veterinarian had suggested Listerine and baby oil for his Dobermans and his horses. It worked for them, so he tried it on his own scalp and found it banished dandruff. We're glad you found this combo helpful. One possible explanation is that Listerine contains herbal oils (thymol, eucalyptol, menthol, methyl salicylate) that may have anti-fungal activity. I've had extreme chronic pain in my lower back, pelvis, hips and legs for nearly four years. Lying flat was agony, so I had to sleep propped up on a love seat. I went to many doctors who said there was nothing wrong with me. Then I found a rheumatologist who checked my vitamin D and found it was extremely low. I've been taking 1,600 IUs of vitamin D a day and have been feeling much better and happier. At this rate, I think I'll be about back to normal in six months. It's terrible that anyone should suffer for so long from this. If in doubt, get your vitamin D checked! Vitamin D deficiency is common and is often underestimated as a cause of chronic pain. Low levels of this vitamin can contribute to arthritis, cancer, diabetes, osteoporosis and high blood pressure. In a high-tech society where most people work indoors and wear sunscreen whenever they are outside, vitamin D insufficiency may be far more common than most doctors suspect. We discussed this topic in depth on our radio show with two leading vitamin D experts, James Dowd, M.D., and Michael Holick, Ph.D., M.D. They provide a detailed discussion of testing and treating vitamin D deficiency.

The best way to find out and to make you feel secure is to go see a doctor; she will probably let you undergo ultrasound to determine if the lump is just brought about by your period or if it’s really a tumor or a cyst. Btw it may be considered as a cyst if the lump is constantly present I mean it has always been there and doesn’t show up only during periods. Take note if there is pain and if it’s movable, this is the more dangerous one. It could be cysts, could be hormonal, could be serious. Go to the Dr. When they appear. You need a medical explanation.

I wouldn't drop out. It is like there are a lot of things out there that are trying to distract us - get us away from what we need to do. Don't let it stop you!