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social anxiety

  1. allan619

    Do I have Asperger Syndrome

    This is a simple blog about my life being an undiagnosed Asspie. I talk about my school life, my work life, my social life and some of the common traits I have. I think that I'm on the mild end of the spectrum and so writing this blog was really an attempt to self diagnose.
    • allan619
    • Blog
    • asd asperger syndrome autism diagnosed late in life social anxiety
    • Blog entries: 8
  2. Sara3

    Understanding body language/touching

    Hello! Recently, a man I know got upset with me. He was constantly trying to touch me, specially in the waist area and face. I honestly don't like that. I kept on moving away and he didn't seem to get it. He aproached again and I just yelled at him asking him why he was always trying to touch...
  3. 10PurpleHippopotamuses

    Getting a long-term job

    I was born and raised in the same house I currently live within, and I was home-schooled for my entire life. Unfortunately, I didn't officially graduate, because of my states laws on home-schooling. There was an option for me to go to public school for a year, which would allow me to graduate...
  4. A

    Why are people so quick to make assumptions about us

    *sorry for any typos* So I've only been diagnosed with aspergers for a short time now so I havent had a lot of treatment yet and my social skills still need a lot of improvement. I'm terribly socially awkward, and don't know how to behave in social settings. My heart beats out of my chest, I...
  5. Backpacking Brain

    About other people

    I have learned many lessons while travelling. I don’t want to turn this blog into a sanctimonious, holier-than-thou collection of lectures by someone who thinks they know better then you, because I don’t, so I won’t. But, I just wanted to make a little note of what I have learned about People. I...
    • Cloudy
    • Blog entry
    • 2 min read
    • anxiety asd aspergers aspie backpacking people social social anxiety travel travelling
    • Category: Aspergers & Autism
  6. Utini

    I feel angry when strangers approach me.

    For those that feel the same way but know a way to cope with it, I would like to know your secret. I try my best to avoid people but the harder I work on avoiding, the more angry I get when somebody comes around the corner and says "Good morning!" I never respond the way that they would like...
  7. P

    Aperger's and Envy

    Human beings are a social animal and aspies are disadvantaged at social interaction. As a result, this leaves a lot of room for envy for those better adjusted for social interaction. How envious are you? How do you cope with it?
  8. Cicadidae

    Self-Diagnosed Female Having Troubles Getting a Psychologist...

    I've always felt different from others. For me, it was like I was a sheep living in a world of wolves in sheep's clothing. They all act normal and carefree, whilst I'm horrified to interact with them because they all look like predators and I'm prey. Of course, I'm the only one who notices this...
  9. P

    Having "sound-bites" for conversations

    I've observed that someone will bring up a topical event which I have in fact thought quite a bit about, but I will say nothing or very little about the subject because I can't convert my thoughts into easily-digestible sound-bites. I suppose I could try to ramble on, but I feel my rambling just...
  10. Major Tom

    Best ways to deal with general and social anxiety.

    Hey all, I was just wondering about methods via coping mechanisms, pharmaceuticals, or alternate methods you use for coping with anxiety? I've tried various medicines, breathing techniques, and so on, all with minimum, to zero effect. I seem to live in a pretty constant state of mild to pretty...
  11. The Gentle and Brave Writer

    The introverted decided to talk to a stranger

    ‘I’m going to talk to him. Yes. I can do this, I can do this’. I swim everyday but I usually don’t talk to anybody when I go. Actually, that’s one of the blessings of swimming, no spontaneous chitchat that might bring me down from the clouds. The thing is: I like my clouds. They are nice and...
    • Sabrina
    • Blog entry
    • 4 min read
    • communication divorce flirting fun introverted men social anxiety stories talk women
    • Comments: 3
    • Category: General
  12. P

    Pushing Yourself vs Forcing Yourself

    Aspies have to try particularly hard to gain social skills and experience. It can be difficult to know the difference between pushing ourselves to gain valuable social experience and forcing ourselves into situations in which we just aren't a good fit. When we force ourselves into situations...
  13. Marcus

    Social Anxiety and non-existent self esteem.

    Social Anxiety has been something that has been with me for most of my life, I can't even go into the most basic of places like a grocery store without my mind setting ablaze and wondering what the people I pass by in the isles are thinking about me and whenever they try and say hello to me or...
    • Marcus
    • Blog entry
    • 3 min read
    • depression friends social anxiety
    • Comments: 5
    • Category: General
  14. maho*

    so i joined a dnd discord group on discord.......

    Soo... I joined this dnd group way back in September. asked one question and did not say or ask for anything ever since. I have been feeling awkward because I made the effort to join only to shy away from asking to join any campaigns. and I think it's been a year since. I don't know what to say...
    • maho*
    • Thread
    • advice anxiety d&d dnd social anxiety
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Off Topic
  15. Coupe

    Objects as conversation starters?

    I should start this out by saying that @sarah_r92 's thread about things people always carry with them got me thinking about those things leading to conversations with other people. :) For instance, I have a keychain of Cooper, a bright pink and blue giraffe/llama-like character from the movie...
  16. wight

    Invisible Strings 2017-09-16

    Since dealing with depression is a recurring topic, I thought I would share a link to M. Kelter's blog writing on the subject. He has a number of entries on Autism and Depression. He writes about other things as well. Autism Spectrum, Social Anxiety, and Sensory Issues. (Links across the top...
  17. As sweet as-pie

    Meeting (NT) partner's family

    Hi all, I've found myself in a bit of an awkward predicament, one that I've been in for many years now. I've been with my current (NT) boyfriend for 4 years and still haven't met his family. I went to his grandma's house once to meet her but that was very early in our relationship...
  18. WereBear

    Letting go of figuring it out

    I read something on Captain Awkward that really spoke to me this morning: My happiness in social situations increased a lot when I moved from asking ‘what is the cause of this poor behaviour/situaiton?’ to ‘do I want this behaviour/situation to be happening & what can I do about that?’...
  19. Finding the sweet spots in life.

    Finding the sweet spots in life.

    I enjoy writing about life and it's bizarre twists and turns. Strive to help others who deal with challenges and battles that many simply don't understand. Sharing my story to help educate others on the spectrum and off. Experiences in life, both good and bad, help shape us into who we are, or...
    • Mike Stouffer
    • Blog
    • asperger frustration meltdowns photographs social anxiety writing
    • Blog entries: 5
  20. Mike Stouffer

    The Lens

    I've been uncomfortable around others my entire life. Have used the camera as a barrier between others and myself. Earplugs that are blue putty like, and off camera I go. Because of something being uncomfortable doesn't mean one has to stop enjoying the life around us. It's when we deal with the...
    • Mike Stouffer
    • Thread
    • asd aspergers counselling labels meltdowns older photography social anxiety trigger
    • Replies: 22
    • Forum: Introduce Yourself
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