Anxiety Support Group
Anxiety is a physical condition marked by intense and persistent feelings of distress, fear, angst or dread. General anxiety caused by routine day-to-day stresses usually passes quickly and is experienced by almost everyone at one time or another. However, such feelings that linger over time and are very difficult to cope with, and which lack a clear cause, may indicate...
Does anyone else get extreme anxiety with awkward silences? Every time it happens no matter who it is I beat myself up and think it's my fault because I'm boring. I find myself obsessing over it for hours after and during I get nervous and try to keep the convo going even though it takes two to tango. Meh I dunno it sounds kind of petty I'm sure but it has a weird effect on me.
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It's National Doughnut Day!Which three would you like? (never mind the calories, fat, or sugar content; just go with what you would pick if none of that mattered and whatever health issues you might have that would keep you from eating one in real life can be cast aside for this exercise as well... have at it!)
What your experiencing is typically associated with social anxiety. We worry about how people will view us and worried about being judged.
The truth is, your anxious thoughts are more damaging than anything that the other person is thinking.
I used CBT and Exposure Therapy to create recovery for myself. Recovery is possible - the best ways that I have seen are ways that empower us and build confidence in ourselves. See what is available near you - speak to doctors and look for specific treatment centers to learn about the options.
Wishing you peace.