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Mental Health Support

libodem

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2. You aren't the only one

Reply to Locut0s (Original post)

Tue Jun 11, 2013, 09:27 AM

Jun 2013

My mom was shy and it came through the genes. I have compensated, too. One difference is I have made an excellent circle of friends. I have good support that way.

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Extroverted social anxiety and a world of animosity... [View all] Locut0s Jun 2013 OP

I felt that way to a much greater degree in the past. Tobin S. Jun 2013 #1

You aren't the only one libodem Jun 2013 #2

I feel that way and it is part of modern life. olddots Jun 2013 #3

That's a rather nihilistic view of things. Tobin S. Jun 2013 #5

oh forget it olddots Jun 2013 #6

You think a positive attitude is sickening? Tobin S. Jun 2013 #8

I don't think i doubt myself all the time... Locut0s Jun 2013 #7

Off my meds eye contact, touch, freaks me out. I'm a feral animal doing my best to be invisible. hunter Jun 2013 #4