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; […]
How I’m learning to accept the passage of time
Three years ago, I had just finished secondary school, and one of my friends asked me to write […]
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 […]
How I am speaking up at work
Talking in front of large groups or individuals can be tough for anybody living with social anxiety. I […]
How gratitude makes you happier
Have you noticed how so many of us live with a mindset that tells us “I’ll be happy […]
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 growing my own self-compassion
I’ve not always been very compassionate towards myself. In fact, as an INFP personality type, self-hate, punishment and […]
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 […]