tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7994608397400149752.post8590270278675979572..comments2024-02-13T00:36:29.122-08:00Comments on Progression Obsession: Social AnxietyProgression Obsessionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07731921488035095856noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7994608397400149752.post-46655056326496363422013-06-19T10:57:22.419-07:002013-06-19T10:57:22.419-07:00Kelsi,
I love the article. I'm very intereste...Kelsi,<br /><br />I love the article. I'm very interested in Social Anxiety. I've written an article here on 5 ways to overcome it and would be really interested to know your thoughts from some who has experienced this to such a level<br />http://www.positive-changes-hypnosis.com/5-ways-to-overcome-social-anxiety/<br />All the Best<br />MarkAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02442363910929338491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7994608397400149752.post-18351945340020971032013-06-19T10:56:39.124-07:002013-06-19T10:56:39.124-07:00Kelsi,
I love the article. I'm very intereste...Kelsi,<br /><br />I love the article. I'm very interested in Social Anxiety. I've written an article here on 5 ways to overcome it and would be really interested to know your thoughts from some who has experienced this to such a level<br />http://www.positive-changes-hypnosis.com/5-ways-to-overcome-social-anxiety/<br />All the Best<br />MarkAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02442363910929338491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7994608397400149752.post-45346345979211985892013-04-29T19:56:47.214-07:002013-04-29T19:56:47.214-07:00Just what I needed to hear tonight Miss Emily. Tha...Just what I needed to hear tonight Miss Emily. Thank you! :) Progression Obsessionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07731921488035095856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7994608397400149752.post-49707201150545055062013-04-29T18:40:34.570-07:002013-04-29T18:40:34.570-07:00You're amazing!!! You can fight through this g...You're amazing!!! You can fight through this girl. I know you can overcome this and live a life of freedom(:Emily Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08041883889622654493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7994608397400149752.post-14981349140372247182013-04-25T00:21:39.087-07:002013-04-25T00:21:39.087-07:00Thank you, Todd! :)Thank you, Todd! :)Progression Obsessionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07731921488035095856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7994608397400149752.post-88217040408567312672013-04-24T22:26:42.215-07:002013-04-24T22:26:42.215-07:00You are quite brave. Thanks for sharing your jour...You are quite brave. Thanks for sharing your journey with us.Todd Branstonhttp://www.askanaddictioncounselor.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7994608397400149752.post-20596349584513033222013-04-24T19:55:23.920-07:002013-04-24T19:55:23.920-07:00It's on repeat now... haha. It's going to ...It's on repeat now... haha. It's going to power me through this week! xoxoProgression Obsessionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07731921488035095856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7994608397400149752.post-35388095365028981812013-04-24T19:51:02.132-07:002013-04-24T19:51:02.132-07:00I'm glad I can help in a small way with the so...I'm glad I can help in a small way with the song. It's really just positive and made me think of you! <br />Anything is possible my dear, anything! You will overcome this, too! <br />Love ya! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06213551669596215905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7994608397400149752.post-51317023510180543762013-04-24T17:42:52.738-07:002013-04-24T17:42:52.738-07:00Kenzie, the amount of wisdom in your words is alwa...Kenzie, the amount of wisdom in your words is always ten million years beyond your age! Thank you SO much for this comment! I guess social anxiety does affect more people than I realize, thanks so much for pointing that out. I would have never guessed that you once struggled with it, so it gives me hope that you have overcome such a huge obstacle in a sort period of time. I'm listening to that song you sent me as I'm typing this.. Love you! Progression Obsessionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07731921488035095856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7994608397400149752.post-55106538407360893692013-04-24T17:38:36.059-07:002013-04-24T17:38:36.059-07:00Thanks Lindsay, for multiple things - Thanks for t...Thanks Lindsay, for multiple things - Thanks for the tips on how to overcome social anxiety. I totally agree that avoidance makes everything worse, but for some reason in the short term is always seems like the solution. I guess it's time for me to learn from past mistakes. Also, thank you sharing your struggles with it. It's always nice to know I am not alone. <br /><br />I definitely think social anxiety is heightened after the ED behaviors have stopped and I didn't really realize that until just now. Like you said, there is nothing else to comfort myself with anymore, so I just have to sit with those negative feelings. Blah. It can only get better with time though, right? Thanks again! <3 Progression Obsessionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07731921488035095856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7994608397400149752.post-62204310681138459052013-04-24T17:04:23.477-07:002013-04-24T17:04:23.477-07:00Never be ashamed of something like this. You have ...Never be ashamed of something like this. You have simply fallen under its spell, but the good news with that is, spells can be broken. <br />More people than you realize how social anxiety. In my immediate family alone 3 out of 6 of us have it, myself included. Yes it is bothersome, and it makes things hard, but it is "curable". <br />Take me for example: last year at this time I wouldn't even speak to people I isolated so badly. I posted pictures on Facebook and wrote statuses so people knew I was alive, but I never spoke to anyone but my good friend Alex. Now, this year, I'm having a birthday party with my friends! I'm even considering having two, just because frankly, I can! <br />A lot of people struggle with social anxiety; so don't be embarrassed about it, although that is easier said than done. I know.<br />On the bright side, my prayer for you has remained the same: To figure things out, step by step, no matter how small of a step you take. This too will be figured out with time, patience, and progress, no matter how small or how big. <br />I'm incredibly proud of you for opening up, letting yourself feel vulnerable and nervous, but sticking with it. You're already making progress! <br />Love ya darlin'! Things do get better with it, you just won't notice it until you're having two birthday parties simply because you can. XoxoAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06213551669596215905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7994608397400149752.post-40694550153835638432013-04-24T15:29:15.726-07:002013-04-24T15:29:15.726-07:00I have it too - I think it is very common in peopl...I have it too - I think it is very common in people with eating disorders. For me I think social anxiety (and a bit of general anxious tendencies too) was a huge driving force in my ED. Thinking about weight/food comforted was a channel for me - it soothed and dulled the anxious thoughts that have been present most of my life long before my ED. When I socially isolated, I had that to entertain myself with so I didn't have to think about how lonely I was. When I got rid of my ED behaviors and obsessive thinking, the social and general anxiety was still there and probably even heightened. It's gotten slightly better over time as I've had to overcome more and more situations...really the only thing that makes it better is not avoiding, but avoiding makes you want to avoid even more - totally get that. Usually I dread social situations but feel better and proud of myself for sticking through it afterward. Also it helps me if i have time to mentally prepare for an event (for example, I need people to let me know if we are doing something at least a few days ahead of time - if you ask me to do something tonight, I will probably become very panicked and just say no automatically) I think it's an important topic, and I'm glad you featured it on your blog. I hope you can accept that it is nothing to be ashamed about. <3Lindsaynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7994608397400149752.post-33292972853349596562013-04-23T14:12:05.151-07:002013-04-23T14:12:05.151-07:00What a great quote! Thanks for making me smile :) ...What a great quote! Thanks for making me smile :) Progression Obsessionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07731921488035095856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7994608397400149752.post-63035197409859013892013-04-23T14:02:53.303-07:002013-04-23T14:02:53.303-07:00"How glorious the splendor of a human heart t..."How glorious the splendor of a human heart that trusts that it is loved." -Brennan ManningAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7994608397400149752.post-17328822138858948852013-04-23T08:12:56.653-07:002013-04-23T08:12:56.653-07:00Yes, sometimes all we can do is try. More often th...Yes, sometimes all we can do is try. More often than not, we are making progress even when we don't realize it. Thanks for you words of encouragement once again. I always feel less alone with your comments. :)Progression Obsessionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07731921488035095856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7994608397400149752.post-81253445637841907302013-04-23T08:07:03.706-07:002013-04-23T08:07:03.706-07:00I have the anxiety too, A BIG TIME. What helps me...I have the anxiety too, A BIG TIME. What helps me is to be aware that I would not be comfortable with people, and accept it first. Then, see a little progress. For example, at least, I make myself to go. Even though I am not comfortable, I introduce myself. Even if it does not go well and I feel so shuttered, I say, "hey. I at least did that." Perfectionism goes along with this too. I might be awkward, but you know? People usually don't remember it... They move on to the next things in their lives. Progress, not perfection. And, give some credits to myself when I try. Then, sometimes, I don't go because my anxiety is away too high. That's ok too, as long as I keep trying. There is no right way or wrong way. It's not easy to do... but we try. xoxoartytechhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18023746097803453938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7994608397400149752.post-79528170692880865482013-04-23T07:32:37.679-07:002013-04-23T07:32:37.679-07:00Thank you, Tayla! And thanks for sharing with me t...Thank you, Tayla! And thanks for sharing with me that you also struggle with social anxiety. It helps to know I am not alone. :) I have also tried different breathing techniques, but never seem to give them enough time and practice. My thoughts start taking over, which makes me mad, and I give up. So next time this happens, I have a breathing plan and will be able to handle it much better.Progression Obsessionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07731921488035095856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7994608397400149752.post-35913036680222697832013-04-23T07:17:16.892-07:002013-04-23T07:17:16.892-07:00Kelsi, it takes guts to share this on your blog so...Kelsi, it takes guts to share this on your blog so congrats! I also suffer with social anxiety so I know how you are feeling. It easy to just cover it up and avoid all of the situations and feelings involved but where would that get us? I have been trying different breathing techniques to help me while I am in these social settings and they seem to work! You are brave girl! Keep up the awesome progress. Tayla Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16000747874216933368noreply@blogger.com