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Just curious what some of the administrators/moderators/members thought of this. I notice we have a "Personal Stories" which I think is great, and really helps members relate with others going through similar issues/concerns. I was just wondering if we could add for success, that is, people...

Albert Ellis (famous psychologist) once had a huge fear of being rejected by women, so for 30 days he went out in public and forced himself to ask 100 women out. He claimed after he did this he was desensitized to the fear of rejection. So just curious, anyone ever try it for social anxiety...

I mean, it's weird. If it's answering a question in class or speaking in public or even being put on the spot, I can handle it. But if I'm in a bar with friends, for instance, I just feel so out of my comfort zone it sucks. Anyone else like this? :(