Recent content by LucidPanda

Just felt like sharing this - just how I'm feeling at the moment. What happened so far: Reading about fear of rejection, fear of failure and perfectionism. Decided to destroy the image that I had created for others. Forcing myself to make a mistake and accept the idea emotionally that I...

Right... For the last few days I've been thinking of throwing alot of my own thoughts and personal life into the open. (Haha~ Facebook in reality.) A large part of my social phobia is induced by my desire to be perfect. To not burden others with my own problems, or the fear that I'll run out of...

You can hope for something, but if it doesn't turn out that way. Simply move on. Easy enough to understand. Now how does one accept that in their hearts?

I try my best to identify my behaviour so I can see where I'm acting irrational etc. Having a little difficulty figuring out whether I have SA/AvPD or just general shyness. Hopefully people can help me out? I have this odd pattern of behaviour which occurs quite often, because of this I don't...

I've found this to be a really accurate description of my personality. It's what I'd be like if I wasn't held back by fear as much. http://www.cognitiveprocesses.com/assessment/surveyOriginal.html - 48 questions. My results: extraverted Sensing (Se) ****************** (18.4) limited use...

Despite the current problems with interacting with other people, what are some of your dreams for the future? They don't have to be realistic :) Mine is to create a new school in a different country where there isn't as much redtape. Then to find teachers who are willing to teach students in a...

Just curious... do people with SA treat life very seriously? Perhaps too much?

It's clear that most people here suffer from some form of anxiety currently. Does anyone believe despite the problems, they'll get through life or through these problems somehow? That life will ultimately be OK.

Hopefully I can learn something from the people here. Whether I'm exaggerating my problem. Talking in bullet points is easier for me since I have a tendancy of making my posts too wordy/confusing. I'm a teenager that will be turning 20. When it comes to meeting people. I don't usually initate...