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I thought it was alright, prefer their older stuff... I'll support them when I can though - I'd like to see more albums.
Maybe a little bit, but I'm inclined to agree with you...
Indeed, but it's not a something to simply jump into head first into. Focusing on the external isn't easy for introverts... it goes against our natural tendencies to live "in the moment", but studying people is an easy way to start...
Nothing too crazy, mostly exercises which force me to focus on the external world rather than my internal one... studying/talking to people in various environments/social settings. It allows me focus on them rather than me for short periods, it's rather helpful.
Oh cool. Wichita’s alright. I’ve only been here a few years. I’ve noticed there are a few people on here from KS. There is a map on here somewhere. How do you like Goddard?
Oh nothing... I suppose I got lost in thought for a moment. Just thinking about the practice/techniques my therapist assigned me...
Yes, I do things like that quite often... I'm an "observer" - something I just tend/like to do. It's particularly easy for me to do in classroom settings, the library, or the gym; though I'm not very involved in the socializing portion of it... in other words if I'm approached or flirted with I can become a bit of an idiot (one that looks angry/on guard at that). I'm working on it though, which reminds me...
A valid problem? Yes - that's a problem... one I have myself, but I've been working on it/getting better. I have perfectionistic tendencies as well, and they screw me over more than any good they do... it's appropriate to recognize that those thoughts/tendencies are illogical and even if you do something wrong or are judged by another person it's not something you should be worried about. The therapy I received/ and am still going to, helped get me started in the right direction... basically following a process by which you recondition your responses (mostly emotional/mental) in social situations. If you make a mistake it's not something to worry about, if you don't look perfect it's not something to worry about, we come to judge ourselves much more harshly than is actually warranted... and we become more judgemental of others in the process. Being comfortable/confident in my own skin took a lot of work/ exposure therapy... and it's something I still continue to work on.
Yeah, I suppose I have a generalized anxiety disorder as well (so I'm told), primarily a social thing now. Heh, yeah I hear you, it's not a lot of fun... I've been working on it for at least a couple years now, one of which I've had professional help. I've been all over the place, I even had a period where I became a hardcore hypochondriac - I thought I was dying everyday, lots of panic attacks... not fun stuff. Right now I'm doing better, I've been trying differernt things for the time being (psychologists, med/vs no meds, cognitive behavioral therapy, etc) - constantly working towards balance/ self improvement. I'm sure you know it's no easy thing to overcome, but things are looking pretty good for me right now - just the experience/exposure to different things/people has aided me greatly... the more I get out and do the better I feel.
I remember you were having some trouble with social anxiety type stuff (I can relate), so how's everything been working out?Most definitely. I think you will love it as much as I do, both on a practical/relational level and as a romance-themed subject matter.The book is for intimacy in general, though I would say it applies to NFs most of all. Highly recommended by my therapist.
thanks and no problem!
Hi! Peace be with you. Just started a lenten discussion thread in our group for the next 40 days. God bless.
Thanks! Glad to join!
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