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This is an article about why being true to yourself is more important that lying to "fit in" or changing to become what you think someone else wants. While I did not agree with every word (you can be true to yourself and still end up being lonely), I thought the article was interesting and I...

A couple of weeks ago I was studying in the student lounge on my lunch break. I was almost done though, and figured I'd finish when I got home. I decided to people watch, just to kill time until my next class. There weren't very many people there: It's a small branch campus, and there aren't...

I'd like to say something about one of the members here. Recently I was reminded of how great LadyForsaken is, and all that she does to help others. Anyone who knows her knows that she's gone through some hard times, but she is always willing to listen and help people. I was in a very dark...

This is an article about how to be there for people who are in a crisis without making them feel worse. Source: http://articles.latimes.com/2013/apr/07/opinion/la-oe-0407-silk-ring-theory-20130407 When Susan had breast cancer, we heard a lot of lame remarks, but our favorite came from one of...

A lot of people have smaller obsessions, like making sure their doors are locked, or their shoes are tied, little things like that. But have you ever run across someone who gets obsessed with other people? I have had this problem before, because I'm friendly and tend to be affectionate to those...

I started seeing someone recently. We've been out a few times, I like her and we get along really well. The problem is that I'm afraid to tell her some stuff about myself. I have social anxiety, and get really nervous in crowded places, and even have panic attacks sometimes. I've managed to keep...

I'm trying to pull myself out of depression, stop being so sad and lonely all the time. I don't know how though. A lot of bad things have happened in a short amount of time, and I keep dwelling on things from the past. I broke up with my girlfriend a few weeks ago. We weren't getting along at...

I've had some awful things happen in my life, and I blame myself for some of it. I am trying to let go of the pain and guilt that I constantly feel, but its interfering with my relationship and friendships. I'm having a difficult time opening up to people and talking about my past. I'm fine...

I don't know anything about computers. I'm a complete idiot when it comes to technology, and I feel like an idiot posting this thread. But I'm really lost here, so..... Lately when I turn my computer on, I get a 'Boot Failure' error. I googled it, and from what I read it could be the hard drive...

I'm supposed to hang out with a group of people next weekend - my girlfriend, her two brothers and their girlfriends. I've met her brothers before and they're nice enough, but they talk.....a lot. You know, like how people who aren't crippled by shyness and anxiety tend to do. I'm not...

When I was 20 and people asked what I wanted out of life, I could tell them, right down to the smallest detail. I used to always plan everything ahead of time. Since I gave everything a lot of thought, my plans usually worked out. I knew what I wanted out of life, and I knew how to work for it...

I've been reading a lot about forgiveness lately, and I wanted to share this short but interesting article. Here's a quote from it: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/kristen-houghton/happiness-forgiveness_b_853769.html

Just curious what everyone's first game was. Mine was a old NES game called Wrecking Crew. Its been a while since I've played it, but its basically a platformer where you destroyed stuff. It also had a pretty good level editor.

I always leave the house afraid I'll do something stupid, then....I do something stupid. Today for instance in a convenience store: I grabbed a can of soda, and on the way to pay for it, I somehow tripped over my own feet or the rug or something. The soda went flying, hit the side of a counter...

Even when I manage to get past my anxiety, poor social skills and mistrust of people long enough to talk to someone, I'm never able to make a real connection. People seem indifferent to me, or maybe they just don't like me at all. I'm not really sure, since most people won't flat out say, "I...

I just got an invite to the Final Fantasy XIV Online: A Realm Reborn beta. I was also thinking of checking out some other MMOs, like DCU Online. But I have no experience with the genre. Are people generally friendly and helpful in these types of games, or is it like in online FPS games where...

When someone hurts your feelings, ignores you or just treats you like crap, what do you do? Shrug it off and/or ignore it? Confront the person? Talk to a friend? Something else? I'm not talking about anything specific regarding myself. I know every situation might have a different reaction. I...

You know, shows that you know are stupid, but you watch them anyway? For me it would be Hell's Kitchen. Gordon Ramsay is kind of a jerk, and I don't like reality shows, but I still watch this one.

I think its one of the reasons why I have so much trouble relating to people, why its so hard for me to talk to them. I stopped caring about almost everything a long time ago: Politics, sports, hobbies...whatever. Nothing mattered. I'm trying to find both people to care about and things that...

An acquaintance recently told me that the girl at the shop down the street keeps asking about me. I found it kind of hard to believe - I hardly ever leave my house, and when I do I make it a point to avoid people. But the other day I had to leave. Curiosity, or maybe a need for human...