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"It's me who is my enemy Me who beats me up Me who makes the monsters Me who strips my confidence. By Paula Cole ""Me This Fire
I've spent most of my life walking under that hovering cloud, jealousy, whose acid raindrops blurred my vision and burned holes in my heart. Once I learned to use the umbrella of confidence, the skies cleared up for me and the sunshine called joy became my faithful companion. By Astrid Alauda
Don't let anyone steal your dream. It's your dream, not theirs. By Dan Zadra
If you must love your neighbor as yourself, it is at least as fair to love yourself as your neighbor. By Nicholas de Chamfort
I am not afraid of storms for I am learning how to sail my ship. By Louisa May Alcott
When there is no enemy within, the enemies outside cannot hurt you. By African Proverb
The way you treat yourself sets the standard for others. By Sonya Friedman
Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It is not just in some of us; it is in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others. By Marianne Williamson, A Return to Love: Reflections on the Principles of A course in Miracles 1992 (commonly misattributed to Nelson Mandela, 1994 inauguration speech)
The neurotic longs to touch bottom, so at least he won't have that to worry about anymore. By Mignon McLaughlin, The Neurotic's Notebook, 1960
The neurotic is always half-drowning in anxiety, and always being half-rescued. By Mignon McLaughlin, The Neurotic's Notebook, 1960
Sadness is almost never anything but a form of fatigue. By Andre Gide
It is some relief to weep; grief is satisfied and carried off by tears. By Ovid
Tears are the safety valve of the heart when too much pressure is laid on it. By Albert Smith
People who do not understand themselves have a craving for understanding. By Wilhelm Stekel
The sun is nature's Prozac. By Astrid Alauda, 1990
I was seized by the stern hand of Compulsion, that dark, unseasonable Urge that impels women to clean house in the middle of the night. By James Thurber
If my devils are to leave me, I am afraid my angels will take flight as well. By Rainer Maria Rilke, on leaving psychotherapy
A neurotic is a man who builds a castle in the air. A psychotic is the man who lives in it. A psychiatrist is the man who collects the rent. By Jerome Lawrence
The two main hazards of psychoanalysis: that it might fail, and that if it succeeds, you'll never be able to forgive yourself for all those wasted years. By Mignon McLaughlin, The Second Neurotic's Notebook, 1966
Mental health problems do not affect three or four out of every five persons but one out of one. By William Menninger
A lot of what passes for depression these days is nothing more than a body saying that it needs work. By Geoffrey Norman
We are always getting ready to live but never living. By Ralph Waldo Emerson
We crucify ourselves between two thieves: regret for yesterday and fear of tomorrow. By Fulton Oursler
The ability to be in the present moment is a major component of mental wellness. By Abraham Maslow
I got the blues thinking of the future, so I left off and made some marmalade. It's amazing how it cheers one up to shred oranges and scrub the floor. By D.H. Lawrence
One of the most tragic things I know about human nature is that all of us tend to put off living. We are all dreaming of some magical rose garden over the horizon - instead of enjoying the roses that are blooming outside our windows today. By Dale Carnegie
Pile up too many tomorrows and you'll find that you've collected nothing but a bunch of empty yesterdays. By The Music Man
Every man has his own courage, and is betrayed because he seeks in himself the courage of other persons. By Ralph Waldo Emerson
Courage doesn't always roar. Sometimes courage is the little voice at the end of the day that says I'll try again tomorrow. By Mary Anne Radmacher
Courage is resistance to fear, mastery of fear - not absence of fear. By Mark Twain, Pudd'nhead Wilson's Calendar, 1894
Courage is being afraid but going on anyhow. By Dan Rather
Sometimes the biggest act of courage is a small one. By Lauren Raffo
Courage is the power to let go of the familiar. By Raymond Lindquist
When we are afraid we ought not to occupy ourselves with endeavoring to prove that there is no danger, but in strengthening ourselves to go on in spite of the danger. By Mark Rutherford
No one has yet computed how many imaginary triumphs are silently celebrated by people each year to keep up their courage. By Henry S. Haskins
Courage is fear holding on a minute longer. By George Smith Patton
Be careful not to drown in a mirage. By Terri Guillemets
Courage is to feel the daily daggers of relentless steel and keep on living. By Douglas Malloch
The future is called perhaps which is the only possible thing to call the future. And the only important thing is not to allow that to scare you. By Tennessee Williams, Orpheus Descending, 1957
What great thing would you attempt if you knew you could not fail? By Robert H. Schuller
If you surrender to the wind, you can ride it. By Toni Morrison
Face what you think you believe and you will be surprised. By William Hale White
The better I get to know men, the more I find myself loving dogs. By Charles de Gaulle
What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us. By Ralph Waldo Emerson
Finish each day and be done with it. You have done what you could; some blunders and absurdities have crept in; forget them as soon as you can. Tomorrow is a new day; you shall begin it serenely and with too high a spirit to be encumbered with your old nonsense. By Ralph Waldo Emerson
If I had my life to live over I would perhaps have more actual troubles but I'd have fewer imaginary ones. By Don Herold
Drag your thoughts away from your troubles... by the ears by the heels or any other way you can manage it. By Mark Twain
Today is the tomorrow we worried about yesterday. By Author Unknown
Let us be of good cheer remembering that the misfortunes hardest to bear are those which will never happen. By James Russel Lowell
If things go wrong don't go with them. By Roger Babson
Worry never robs tomorrow of its sorrow it only saps today of its joy. By Leo Buscaglia
Do not anticipate trouble or worry about what may never happen. Keep in the sunlight. By Benjamin Franklin
If you can't sleep then get up and do something instead of lying there worrying. It's the worry that gets you not the lack of sleep. By Dale Carnegie
I've developed a new philosophy... I only dread one day at a time. By Charlie Brown (Charles Schulz)
Troubles are a lot like people - they grow bigger if you nurse them. By Author Unknown
If you want to test your memory try to recall what you were worrying about one year ago today. By E. Joseph Cossman
Nerves and butterflies are fine - they're a physical sign that you're mentally ready and eager. You have to get the butterflies to fly in formation that's the trick. By Steve Bull
I keep the telephone of my mind open to peace harmony health love and abundance. Then whenever doubt anxiety or fear try to call me they keep getting a busy signal - and soon they'll forget my number. By Edith Armstrong
Nerves provide me with energy. They work for me. It's when I don't have them when I feel at ease that I get worried. By Mike Nichols
I come into the peace of wild things who do not tax their lives with forethought of grief.... For a time I rest in the grace of the world and am free. By Wendell Berry The Peace of Wild Things"" Find out about Social Anxiety Teenagers
How To Cope With Social Anxiety?
We all may not be aware of something: social anxiety is a form of anxiety that has to do with expecting to be judged and expecting that the outcome will not be too good.
This sort of fear and anxiety and worry may occur in any social situation, and may have started when the individual was still a child.
Take the example of Bobby. He was a nice looking man, in his early thirties, and when I spoke to him, he told me that he could trace his social anxiety related shyness back to his childhood years, and his actual anxiety of being with people and of being judged unfavorably by people he didn’t know, to his teenage years.
Bobby happened to meet a sociable girl, fell in love with her, and married her. He started to depend on his wife to use her social skills for both of them; even simple things like booking an appointment with a dentist were handled by his wife.
If there was a parent teacher meeting at school, Bobby’s wife attended. This way, Bobby was actually able to avoid most situations where his social anxiety would show up, but this was not the right approach at all, as Bobby discovered to his dismay when he was called up by his manager for a minor problem in the workplace.
His social anxiety disorder left him sweating and fumbling for words, and he did indeed gave off a wrong impression. Some of his other symptoms, when he was put in a social situation were:
• Sweating
• Muscle tension
• Rapid heartbeat
• Stomach upset
• Trembling
• Dry mouth
• Nausea
• Great difficulty in making eye contact
Social anxiety was an ongoing problem in Bobby’s life, and although he was aware of it, and he berated himself about it every time, he was not able to overcome it.
However, therapy, in which he was taught cognitive strategies helped Bobby a great deal, and today, he is a well adjusted young man, an active parent, and a sociable individual, who can handle any situation comfortably, without getting too anxious or frightened about it.
These are some of the symptoms that indicate social anxiety. Do you have a problem in any of these areas?
• Talking to people in authority
• Meeting and making friends with new people
• Developing close relationships
• Answering the telephone, or making a simple phone call
• Driving
• Eating and drinking in public, where there are several people around
• Using a public toilet
• Shopping
If you feel that you or someone you love suffers from any of these symptoms over a period of time, then consult a physician immediately; he will be able to help and guide you. Remember, this is a treatable disorder, and therefore, there is nothing to worry about.
Here are some strategies to help you or your loved one overcome your social anxiety:
• Examine your speaking skills. Do you really think you have a bad voice, or is your problem related to anxiety about how you will speak to a stranger, in public? If so, then try to convince yourself that everyone makes mistakes. You are not alone!
• I know you may think I am being silly, but try to make some gaffe in public, deliberately, the next time you are in a social situation. How many people did you observe looking at you? Did you become the center of attention? Or did everyone simply mind their own business? See, everyone makes mistakes, and there is no need for you to feel singled out, and anxious about your actions.
• Try to be aware of your anticipatory anxiety, which is a part of the social anxiety that we are talking about, and prepare for it by thinking of various situations where you would perform actions that would perhaps bring attention on you. Be prepared for the anxiety, and when you finally face the situation, you will be shocked at the simplicity involved. There is nothing to be anxious about, if you look at things in their right perspective.
• Learn relaxation techniques or meditation techniques. These will help you a great deal in overcoming your anxiety and nervousness.
• Take up some form of exercise; exercise is always good for you, and it will make you look at the positive side of life.
• Your physician may prescribe anti-depressants for you. Make use of these.
Your life is yours, to make what you can out of it. Develop a positive attitude, and remember, you are not alone, and there are many others like you.
It is all a matter of looking at things in their proper perspective. Never give up hope.
About the Author
Neelima Reddy, author of this article writes for SelfHelpZone.com. For more information on Self Help, Self Improvement, Happiness, Depression, Anxiety, Phobia etc… visit: Self Help Blog.
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Any other teenagers with social anxiety?
I hate it. I have anxiety about going out and doing things, and I only have like three close friends, that I feel comfortable with. Then two are moving. So I'm already feeling anxiety for next year. It's pathetic. But there's this small show in a town by me with this cool band, and I really wanna go and was gonna ask a not so close friend, but now I have anxiety and don't even really wanna go, because I've got anxiety about it and I'll just act all awkward. I've felt kind of gloomy lately, because it's summer and I don't want to spend it all alone, I want to get out there and do stuff. But I have a fear of acting awkward with people, not knowing what to say or do, because that's what always happens. I'm terrible with people.
So am I all alone? Or is there any other teenagers out there with social anxiety that are feeling like this to?
You are definitely not alone. I am the same in every way. I have tried to change it because deep down I know I want to be different. But as always, easier said than done.. People have told me the only way to get rid of this anxiety is to expose yourself to those types of situations. So thats what I try to do. Eventually things become easier, but it does take time, and yes, there are so many awkward moments! >.< But no matter how hard things get you just have to force yourself to keep trying! I think the only way to improve our communication skills is to practice.. otherwise we will just keep on having this fear.. Sigh... My anxiety has held me back in so many ways in my life.. I know deep down I would be so much happier without feeling so afraid.. Fewer oppertunities missed.. more friends... I guess thats my motivation to keep on trying. I think our anxiety has a lot to do with our confidence in ourselves. Once we get over our insecurities about having nagative interactions with others we won't act to awkwardly.. People will see us for who we are minus this annoying mask of fear.. Here's what I did: I wrote down all of my positive qualities, especially the ones others can clearly see in me. Then I wrote down some negatives and analysed them. How do I know people don't like this about me? If they are true, how can I change them or how should I be acting instead? I read over these lists every morning as a reminder of why I should have faith in myself around others (my good qualities) and which things I should try to do differently and work on. I also keep a journal to compare my progress from day to day.
Anyways.. I hope this helps! It hurts to take the plunge but in the long run it will be so worth it. You can be who you truly are and deserve to be without those feas that are holding you back.. I wish you all the best ^^
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