Tom’s story: It was the best of times, it was the worst of times…
In a sense, this is a ‘Tale of Two Cities’ or, more accurately, two countries; actually three if […]
Category: Personal stories
How allowing myself to try helped me with anxiety
My mantra through school and university life was ‘avoid all eye contact with the teacher and they likely […]
How volunteering and creativity helped me get over exam disappointment
Challenging exams As part of my Sustainability and Environmental Management course at university, I took a module for those […]
A day with a socially anxious mind
Two weeks ago I had an appointment with my doctor to discuss the medication I was taking for […]
How I felt misunderstood as a child
I started Primary School fairly oblivious to insecurities and worries, but I felt very misunderstood as a child; […]
Watch comedian Rhod Gilbert Stand Up to Shyness [documentary]
Take a look at the other side of confident comedian, Rhod Gilbert, in his documentary “Stand Up to […]
Annika’s story: I’m no longer settling for a small, ‘safe’ life
I always liked my safe comfort zone. It was small, safe and it left little room for me […]
Michelle’s story: I’m stretching my comfort zone with Quiet Connections
I was bullied at school It started in May 2004, when I was 13. I was verbally bullied […]
How I felt judged and bullied from infant school
Thinking back to infant school, I don’t remember having many problems. I didn’t feel unconfident, but there were […]
How I am learning to celebrate positive change
Change is something that I find incredibly daunting, and is often the root of anxiety for me. I […]
Why I embrace my social anxiety
People often have a perception of what anxiety is and how someone who is experiencing social anxiety may […]
How I am overcoming social anxiety to shave my head in aid of the ME Association
Why would anyone who feels socially anxious want to shave their head? Clearly, it could draw unwanted attention […]