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Originally Posted by sidsavara  Unfortunately I think that's one of the tougher situations to overcome. It sounds like you've got the right idea though and pushing forward in the right direction. While not directly applicable to your situation, when I've had habits that I want to break or habits I am trying to change, one thing I have found really effective is to have a mental "debrief" at the end of the day. Just sit somewhere and write down what worked for me, what didn't, what I am struggling with, etc.
Over time, looking back on what I wrote always helped me learn about myself and how to push past my own obstacles. |
That is a very good idea. I think I can apply that to what I am trying to do. Again, I am not trying to "Defeat" social anxiety, I am trying to work through it, live with it, and overcome it by having fun in social settings (and basically change my paradigm). The way I think I am going to try to apply your idea is not by writing down what eased anxiety and what caused anxiety... but more on the lines, what social events were fun, what were the fun aspects, which ones were relaxing, what could have been better, what could have been added, what events were not enjoyable.... and I am sure I can figure out many more.
I appreciate the suggestion and will begin creating a journal for debriefing. I'll let you know how it goes. Thank you.