Is this illness really treatable.

Egmanns · Posted: Sun Apr 17, 2005 1:29 pm Post subject: Is this illness really treatable.

Ive been trying for like 2 years to beat this and face social situations daily but i still find it hard to talk. I use CBT. What are your views on what treatment is best and is it treatable?

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ppaul · Posted: Sun Apr 17, 2005 1:34 pm Post subject:

i think your own qoute/signature answers your question.

ive already resigned myself to the fact its gonna take a long time, but its do-able im sure.

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IcanDoIt · Posted: Sun Apr 17, 2005 3:02 pm Post subject:

yes its treatable, but i thought this illness is supposed to be chronic..means long term..

u just need that motivation to get u moving..move u all the way towards success..

and usually that motivation comes in 1% percent chance..

i got that 1%..

i donnoe whether it lucky or what..

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sabbath92001 · Posted: Wed Apr 20, 2005 2:50 am Post subject: cbt may be harmful

I just found a new therapy for social anxiety disorder. It's called Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). There's a book on amazon.com and a website, www.acceptanceandcommitmenttherapy.com I believe this may "cure" our problem.

Hellraising · Intermediate User Joined: Apr 07, 2005 Posts: 260

No, once you have it, you have it for the rest of your life.

UnbreakableShell · Posted: Thu Apr 21, 2005 1:23 am Post subject:

Is SA hereditary ? My dad was quiet guy, or maybe just shy. I'm damn shy as hell, so shy that it's starting to affect important aspects in my life. It's like I forgot how to make friends. The funny thing is I actually know some people, but I am afraid to hang out with them because I know they will end up hanging out with different people.

It could also be some self-esteem and confidence problem. It's this feeling I get, I keep telling myself; "I don't think I can become a 'normal' person, since I'm already stuck in this little barrier, theres no coming back."

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Crimefish · Posted: Thu Apr 21, 2005 4:05 pm Post subject:

I think it is treatable for most people, but by treatable I mean you can improve (however slightly). I don't think it's curable.

scarecrow · Posted: Thu Apr 21, 2005 6:15 pm Post subject:

I hope that it is controllable, because I'm in the same predicament as yourself. I think that you have to understand the many different facets of the disorder and know each recovery procedure in-side-out (CBT, etc). I hope this small bit of advice is some help!

ballohate · Posted: Tue Apr 26, 2005 2:52 am Post subject:

I'm sure it depends on the individual, and circumstances. I tried everything. Jack Daniels works best. This sucks.