I spent the weekend at a dance camp for my young daughter. She was in classes most of the day, so I spent my time with many, many of the moms. I only know very few of them, so I was already in a situation that would cause my social anxiety to flair up. (I… Continue reading Alone in a Room Full of People
These are my own experiences. I am not a medical professional. We all experience criticism at some point. Sometimes it is meant to be mean, sometimes light-hearted, sometimes as a means to improvement from a well-meaning friend or colleague. Many people are able to take that criticism and use it as a healthy way… Continue reading Criticism and the Anxious Mind
Again, these are my own experiences. I am not a medical professional. Part of having any anxiety issues is the paranoia that comes with it. I don’t mean “the government is watching” or “someone is out to get me” paranoia. This is more of a worry-based paranoia. If I walk into a party and people… Continue reading Why is everyone staring at me? Anxiety and Paranoia
Before I get into this blog post, I want to make it clear that I am not writing this looking for validation or for others to boost my self-esteem. Social anxiety is a top mental illness, and I am sharing my experiences so that you might see yourself in them and realize you aren’t alone. … Continue reading The Illness of Lost Opportunities
