Sometimes you just have to fake it and try to get though it.

working very well in fact has written a book called Insights toward Sanity The Art of Having Schizophrenia to help others.

Read tons of books, attended seminars, webinars you name it over the past 20+ years. Got some understanding but not enough. A huge help came in 2010/11 when I discovered the Artist's Way. It helped me to really tap into the self that I buried, and just accept me for me.

helped considerably all the books i read to help out my issues.

I have read several books now and have finally read one about abuse. For so long I thought the problem was with me so I bought books about fixing me and fixing me in relationships. I finally understand that the problem is not with me but with him. The idea is freeing.

I read self-help books about dealing with shyness, assertiveness, etc.

knowledge is power

I make myself go out and talk to people in the stores

I have not done enough self help to see if this works but I do have several books on this.

Ive learned to try and overcome my fears and insecurities.