For the majority of my life, picking my skin has been a major issue. Whilst the sensation of picking is, for the most part, therapeutic, the aftermath is quite different. …
social anxiety
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It is time to accept that I am not a very extroverted person. Mathematically speaking, I am probably 20% of the time in a social, “ready for anything” state, and …
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“Can you talk?” the little girl asks peering at me from above. I blink rapidly and feel my face flush “Of course, I can,” I squeak out grasping my books …
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The door is open; he’s waiting for me to walk through it. I walk through it quickly, avoiding eye contact and mutter a barely audible “thanks”. Through his eyes, I …
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Why Me? Dealing With Self Loathing Thoughts and the Consequences of Low Self Esteem
by Ayla Johnsonby Ayla JohnsonToday has been a real low for me, the day started off good. Up early, went to work… the usual! But I have the evening off tonight. Most people would …
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Social anxiety is the bane of my life; without a doubt the worst part of my anxiety (minus the over thinking.. but that’s like daily life now). So this post finally …
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Asperger’s Sydrome, Mental Illness and The Shocking Reality of Being Convicted For It
by Emma Thomsonby Emma ThomsonAll I ever wanted was a friend. I am diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome, with the possibility of suffering brain injury caused by being pushed over by a bully. I later developed …
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According to a survey curated by Help Musicians UK, almost 60% of professional musicians have dealt with psychological issues and nearly half said they experienced problems with alcohol. So, behind …

