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sweetkitten · Newbie User Joined: Jul 30, 2008 Posts: 1 Location: France

Hello everybody,
I'm 50, live in France and have been even more suffering from social phobia as age comes in. Due to social phobia I've been unable to sustain a job for more than 18 months for 8 years now. I'm unable to have "normal" relations with a boss and colleagues: I'm either too shy and is quickly despised for it, until I turn into an agressive person making the everyday working life a nightmare for everyone and me, pointing roughly on what is wrong in the boss's relations to his employees ! it always ends up with a firing, of course !!
I've just found another job to start within a few months after being one year jobless, and I feel desperate about what is due to happen again after a "peaceful" period of ca. 6 months !
I have the same problems with my neighbours: they regard me as a shy and limited person but then, look horrified when I burst out after a period of frustrated silence.
I've lost two friends because of that behaviour but I just cant find a way to level up my behaviour. I do wish I were able to calm down my temper and soothe this endless storm inside my soul.

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filmnoir · Newbie User Joined: Aug 16, 2008 Posts: 4

I'm 16 and have social anxiety, bdd & agoraphobia. It all started at school. I already was shy and bullying made it even worse. I don't have any friends & rarely go out. whoohoo.

Nikka003 · Newbie User Joined: Aug 23, 2008 Posts: 5 Location: NYC

Im 27, living in NYC. Been agoraphobic for almost ten years now. Living with my mother, taking care of her, being as useful in the house as i can its my life oh and my internet too. Anti social. Spritual but not religious. Love nature, the Moon, animals, exotic cultures and passionate cultural music like Enigma, Enya, Lisa Gerrad, Lorenna Mckennitt. Read self help books about food remedies, herbal remedies. Love sushi and pomogranate juice! Smile

. I also have Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and am very shy but caring for others.

Eledee · Posted: Wed Aug 27, 2008 5:41 pm Post subject:

Hi everyone!

I am returning to the website after a period of about a year. I had received CBT and used lots of self help tapes and books, and attended a support group for social phobia. I seemed to be making real progress, but over the past few months I have felt myself going on a 'slippery slope' downhill. Felt it was about time I faced up to my problems and hopefully get some great advice from you all, and give tips of my own where needed.

xo

Rorschach · Posted: Wed Aug 27, 2008 10:08 pm Post subject:

Hi everybody! (dr. nick riviera haha Very Happy

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I found this site a couple days ago and I've been reading it a bit, and I just want to say that I'm amazed how everybody here is understanding and non-judgmental in any way (I read somewhere that if the world was run by people who have some sort of mental disorder like SP, it would be much much better place). I too suffer from SP and I think that it has actually ruined my life... I'm still very young (17), but I have already lost all will to live.. the only thing that keeps me going is the fact that I hate people and it amuses me to watch how they destroy themselves... I spend my days closed in my room, with my internet and tv... I joined this site just so I can have someone to talk to..... anyways, that's all.......
btw: english is not my native language, so excuse me if I make mistakes....

Peace...

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thank god i'm an atheist...

inner-scar · Newbie User Joined: Aug 29, 2008 Posts: 7

hello, im a 24 year old lady from australia. Im intense, passionate, sensitive, insane. its kind of fun.

although i suffer from revolting attacks of nervousness. :/

Dave_McFadden · Posted: Fri Aug 29, 2008 3:02 am Post subject:

inner-scar · Newbie User Joined: Aug 29, 2008 Posts: 7

thanks dave. your signature made me LOL

alwmt · Newbie User Joined: Aug 31, 2008 Posts: 29

SpartanEL · Posted: Wed Sep 17, 2008 8:59 am Post subject: Hi everyone!

Hi guys, stumbled on this site not too long ago. Looks like there is a lot of good info on here. To start off, I'm 30, and have had SA pretty much my whole life. I'm back in school right now and taking prereqs to get into an accelerated nursing program. Grade wise, I'm doing fantastic. However, I am seriously dreading an oral presentation that I have to do in early November. argh.. Anyway, I hope you are all doing well.