SG Homework: Confess Something

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Hey guys! I'm bored so it's time for another SG homework blog! This time I'm going to confess something :0

So, my confession that I have a social anxiety disorder! I have suffered from this issue since my mid-teen years. For a long time I had difficulty leaving my home to go out in public, and oftentimes, doing so for extended periods would cause me to feel physically ill and go into a panic.

I started seeing therapists in my late teens, was diagnosed as agoraphobic, and was put on meds. The medications helped me cope and cut back the frequency of my anxiety attacks, and I was eventually able to wean myself off medications and form my own coping skills.

I still struggle at times in social situations but I have grown a lot and I'm greatful for all of the amazing opportunities I've been given!

@rambo @missy

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skells:
I think in time you just grow out of it, obviously it will still be there sure otherwise you'd be a robot unable to feel anything. I also moved out of my comfort zone and ended up on the otherside of the world which I think helped a lot. Out here you're kinda shakingly forced out of any kinda shell you might have had in the first place - so that helped.
skells:
I still feel like shit and want to vomit before I have to give presentations where there's over a hundred people - and if goes well - Jesus its like a drug, almost can't sleep for days afterwards. Kinda weird now that I think about - I would be awake for days before it worrying sick and then if it goes well I would be awake for days bouncing around from the adrenaline.

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