Posted by heaven help me on June 2, 2006, at 10:25:42 [reposted on June 3, 2006, at 1:56:39 | original URL]
In reply to You guys i need some advice on social skills, posted by rjlockhart on June 1, 2006, at 20:24:38
Dear Matt,
Wish there was a guranteed answer. I do agree, though, that some of it is likely your age. You probably don't want to hear that (as MY teenagers hate it when I tell them that). But, It can get so much better with time. Actually, I remember well when I was a teen and having similar feelings as you. At the time I had 1 friend and she was VERY outgoing. I just watched her and tried out some of her methods. Worked for a while, got me through a season. Then, as an adult phobia was back and I struggled for years "being" outgoing while inside I worried about every comment I made. Meds have helped a lot in this area but it has taken a while to get on the right combo. And, as I have told you before, God has brought me the rest of the way in any situation that meds, or friends, or me have only gotten me part of the way. Babble mail me if you want to talk more. Hang in there. I really believe things will get better for you!!!!!
blessings
mary
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