The moment my silence spoke louder
Silence power. Often underestimated, often avoided, silence can be a potent communication tool. Especially for the socially anxious, silence can […]
How I stopped caring about “cool”
“Cool” chasing anxiety. The social pressure to be trendy, popular, “cool,” and accepted by the “in” crowd. For years, I
Why my “weird walk” got compliments
“Weird walk” insecurity. The body image anxiety that extends to your gait. Feeling self-conscious about how you walk, convinced your
he line that shut down my social panic
Social panic shutdown line. A verbal emergency brake for runaway social anxiety. Panic attacks in social situations, overwhelming waves of
How I faced a room of critics and won
Room of critics fear. The ultimate social anxiety pressure cooker. Presenting to a hostile audience, facing negative feedback, being judged
Why my “overthinking” saved the convo
Overthinking conversations. The social anxiety mental marathon. Analyzing every word, replaying every interaction, obsessing over potential missteps – overthinking conversations
The day I didn’t run from conflict
Conflict avoidance. The social anxiety default setting. Confrontation, disagreement, even minor social friction – conflict felt like a threat to
How I stopped dreading “tell me about yourself”
“Tell me about yourself” dread. The interview question nightmare. Networking event icebreaker horror. For years, this simple question triggered instant
The trick that made me love group photos
Group photo dread. The social anxiety snapshot of self-consciousness. Posing awkwardly, worrying about your expression, feeling scrutinized by the camera
Why my fidgeting became my charm
Fidgeting. Nervous energy in motion. Tapping feet, twirling hair, clicking pens, restless hands – for years, my fidgeting felt like