dawningday
Well-known member
Hello everyone,
I've been on this site for about a week now (or close to) and I decided to write a bit about myself, what I've been going through and what I would like to achieve.
I've always had a problem being very shy and being an introvert. I've seen doctors and such when I was younger, but never gave anything a chance with them. I always figured that I should just man-up, not be a wimp and deal with how life is. For the past several years, I became a hairstylist hoping that it would change me. To be able to deal with people and face life. It has helped a bit. I've learned a lot of professional skills, dealing with people etc. But I'm still just as nervous and shy.
Its to the point that I can hardly be around people, afraid to go to the grocery store, talk on the phone etc.
Anyways, I've come to a point....after losing my job (salon went bankrupt), that I've gone back to school to get my highschool diploma....find a different job. I've even finally talked to my doctor about this social problem, and he put me on a anti-anxiety medication. I've been on it for about 3 months now, and find it has made a lot of difference. He would have liked for me, to see a therapist but because I didn't have insurance or was working at the time, I was unable to.
This is what brought me to this site. I decided to research more, to see what help was available online.
So, that's a bit of my story....condensed version. Hopefully I didn't write too much....didn't want to bore anyone...lol
P.S. Everybody has been so nice and helpful on here, love the chat and I appreciate everyone's kindness. Thanks again.
I've been on this site for about a week now (or close to) and I decided to write a bit about myself, what I've been going through and what I would like to achieve.
I've always had a problem being very shy and being an introvert. I've seen doctors and such when I was younger, but never gave anything a chance with them. I always figured that I should just man-up, not be a wimp and deal with how life is. For the past several years, I became a hairstylist hoping that it would change me. To be able to deal with people and face life. It has helped a bit. I've learned a lot of professional skills, dealing with people etc. But I'm still just as nervous and shy.
Its to the point that I can hardly be around people, afraid to go to the grocery store, talk on the phone etc.
Anyways, I've come to a point....after losing my job (salon went bankrupt), that I've gone back to school to get my highschool diploma....find a different job. I've even finally talked to my doctor about this social problem, and he put me on a anti-anxiety medication. I've been on it for about 3 months now, and find it has made a lot of difference. He would have liked for me, to see a therapist but because I didn't have insurance or was working at the time, I was unable to.
This is what brought me to this site. I decided to research more, to see what help was available online.
So, that's a bit of my story....condensed version. Hopefully I didn't write too much....didn't want to bore anyone...lol
P.S. Everybody has been so nice and helpful on here, love the chat and I appreciate everyone's kindness. Thanks again.