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I’m the kind of person who tends to avoid people and crowds. And I’ve always felt a little guilty about this. I strategically plan my errands during off-peak hours, so the odds of me running into someone are low; if an elevator is even slightly crowded, I will opt to take the stairs; and when … Continue reading I’m Not Anti-Social – I Just Interact With the World in My Own Way
I’ve been an anxious person for as long as I can remember. And I mean this literally – some of my earliest memories, dating back to kindergarten, are of me panicking over things that you wouldn’t want a child to obsess about (excessively worried that I could make a mistake, get in trouble at school, … Continue reading High-functioning anxiety: what I’ve learned
A few months ago I had to have minor surgery. I wasn't particularly stressed about the surgery itself, as I knew what to expect, and was actually quite proud of myself for being able to put some of the coping skills I had learned into practice. Unfortunately, a few weeks before the big day I … Continue reading The right way to respond to someone’s anxiety
For the majority of my life, conversations would typically go like this… Friend: Let’s go out for dinner tonight! Me: I’ve actually had a headache all day, and think I need to go home and relax. Friend: Awww, come on! Maybe if you eat you’ll feel better! Me (mumbling, avoiding eye contact): No, I don’t … Continue reading Why Being More Assertive Should be on Your Top Priority List
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