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OwlJulie
Female, 34, Metairie, LA
"Making plans for tonight."
2:11pm, October 8, 2008

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    OwlJulie

    Female, 34
    Metairie, LA, USA
    Member since June 12, 2008

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    • About Me

      Mood June 12, 2008 2:01am

      I've been shy since I was 3. I do not have many friends because I am afraid of being judged. I have just 2 friends (and one is my sister). Often …

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      From reader46 October 5, 2008

      I sent you a message this morning & asked for your friendship but now I don't see it on my computer. Been having a little trouble with it or the sight. Anyway you sound alot like me so I hope you got it. Hugs, Reader 46, Judy

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  • Goals

    Get back into shape!

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    Goal End Date is Nov 3, 08 371 days ago.
    Current Weight (Lbs)
    180

  • Support Groups

    • Close Shyness

      I've been shy since I was 3. I do not have many friends because I am afraid of being judged. I have just 2 friends (and one is my sister). Often in social situations I am asked "Why are you quiet?" Sometimes I get fearful in clubs even though I belong to them already and love the club. I drop out before others can judge me, out of fear. I often worry I am not good enough for others to love me.

      Treatments

      Pets Working / Worked
      My dog Buster helps me when I bring him for walks in the large park. At the walking track, young children and middle- aged alike stop and ask about my dog, a maltese. They sometimes pet him. Other times they send a smile to me, admiring my dog. This lifts my spirits, and I feel connected to others at the park. Buster loves me. This I know. He has the love of God in him. He is like a little child, or an angel. He is a very loving dog, greeting me morning evening, with happy smiles and love.
      Psychotherapy Somewhat Helpful
      Counselor encourages me to join groups, to make phone calls, to make eye contact. But I also struggle with moods that make me want to give up and just stay in bed for months. So this gets in the way of quick progress. I must be patient!
      Self-esteem Working / Worked
      I once read a self help book under self esteem/ inspirational. It helped me a lot because it described the critical voice and the nurturing voice we hear in our minds. This introduced me to the idea that I didn't have to listen to the critical voice if I didn't want to. That voice tells me I'm horrible and low person, worthy of no friendships. it compares me to other people and tells me I'm not good enough. The nurturer tells me I am worthy, but I have to go deep within to find that voice.
      Self-help Working / Worked
      I like to read spiritual books daily. Spiritual books are really self- help books. They teach you to 'look up' and to overcome your fears.
      Singing Working / Worked
      I love singing and playing the native american flute. Singing lifts my spirit and helps me feel connected to others spiritually. It works as good as looking up at the stars in a remote dark area. I feel the wonderment and beauty stirring within me. It is soothing because I don't feel so alone. I often sing just before I get in bed, to soothe and cheer myself up, because I often am lonely.
      Socializing Working / Worked
      Socializing works for me if I can get myself to do it. Especially small community type non credit classes, where you meet once a week for 7 weeks and do an activiy together. I recently took a canoeing class offered by my university. We went on a 2 night trip down a river in Mississippi. I struggled with anxiety the first 6 classes, but once we went on the trip, my social anxiety disappeared for a long while.
      Prayer Working / Worked
      Prayer teaches me to love myself. It teaches me that I am loveable and worthy and I have a lot to be joyful about. When I send my thoughts to God He heals them and gives me something enlightening to think that helps me greatly. Prayer is the most powerful treatment for shyness. Because God will tell you that you are worthy.

    • Close Insomnia

      I have struggled with sleep problems for 17 years. I currently take tylenol PM but I hate the drowsy, hard to wake up feeling in the morning. I get very very lonely at bedtime, something going back to my chidhood... I havn't found a solution yet, except for being with friends- but I have social anxiety also, so I don't have many friends...

      Treatments

      Ambien Somewhat Helpful
      Not really, I don't want to depend on a psychiatrist, I'm lookig for a real solution.
      Ativan Working / Worked
      Tried for a while, don't like hangovers.
      Lavender Working / Worked
      Use this every now and then, I have a bottle of oil. If I breathe it in very deeply it works as therapy. But you must breathe as deeply as possible, drawing it in down to your feet, almost.
      Meditation Working / Worked
      I just started Wayne Dyer's Meditation cd for morning and night. It is the Ohm prayer. I find this uplifts me and gives me a sense of courage and strength. Also it gives me a similar feeling as to having been swimming in a pool in the sunshine.
      Music Working / Worked
      Listening to music helps calm me and encourage me to ge past my fears of going to sleep. It also soothes me. I don't watch any T.V.
      Pamelor Working / Worked
      I tried this a long time ago, 12 years or so.I don't remember what it did.
      Reading Working / Worked
      I always read, sometimes 2 books a night. Reading both gets me to sleep and keeps me awake, because I read too much. Reading can help if it is inspirational; I stay away from fiction and novels.
      Rozerem Working / Worked
      I tried this years ago but I don't remember what it did. I'm sorry, I didn't keep records.
      Valerian Working / Worked
      I have tried valerian in tea only, the kind you can get at the supermarket. I didn't notice any effects or even calming on me.

    • Open Physical & Emotional Abuse

      Hi, I was physically abused in my marriage. I am now divorced. I kept this a secret for years, and I would like to be a part of this group so I can deal with it better.

      Treatments

      Leave Working / Worked
      Best way.
      Psychotherapy Working / Worked
      I have counseling for dealing with boundaries.
      Talking Working / Worked
      It is hard for me to talk about this, that is why i joined this group.

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