How do I know when I'm being self-assertive vs. being a jerk? [more inside]
posted on Mar 11, 2008 - 11 answers

For the past few months my girlfriend has felt very anxious when I have discussed going to out any social event with my friends, so I have been staying at home which makes her feel guilty but has been the only way she could cope. She wants to get better but doesn't know any skills or techniques for reducing anxiety that would help her, and her feelings of guilt only make things harder. Of course there's deep background inside. [more inside]
posted on Feb 18, 2008 - 12 answers

How can I help my teenage sister deal with her horrible social anxiety? [more inside]
posted on Sep 27, 2007 - 19 answers

Can one fix social anxiety disorders or other socially-related disorders by becoming better at being well-liked? [more inside]
posted on Aug 29, 2006 - 25 answers

I could use some insight/support from those who suffer from generalized or social anxiety disorder and their loved ones. Despite being medicated to the hilt - which works only to the extent that it deflects and masks total public meltdowns - I am increasingly unable to tolerate social functions or recover from "weird" encounters or awkward conversations. The problem is that I am feeling tremendous amounts of guilt for essentially ditching my awesome, beautiful, incredibly supportive wife by leaving her to fend for herself at parties or any kind of large gatherings. [more inside]
posted on May 27, 2006 - 18 answers

Last minute nerves and etiquette filter. I am soon to be heading overseas to stay with a friend I have not seen in many years. Whilst I am excited there is also a growing sense of nervousness. I will be staying for two weeks and I am aware this is a long period of time. I am quite a quiet and shy person and this sometime is mistaken for arrogance. How do I go about letting go of the anxiety, make a good impression, and, thus, remember this trip for all the right reasons?
posted on May 1, 2006 - 11 answers

How do I become LESS empathetic? [more inside]
posted on Apr 11, 2006 - 36 answers

Help me help myself. I have had social anxiety for almost as long as I can remember and for the last few had also been depressed as a result. [Gory details inside] [more inside]
posted on Nov 6, 2005 - 10 answers