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So I’m Back…From Outer Space…

Posted on November 24, 2016 by Freya

…Or more accurately, from Namibia (a country in south-west Africa), where I spent 5 weeks at a wildlife sanctuary, including one week at a research site. Overall, it was an absolutely amazing experience and one that I thoroughly enjoyed. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged career cluelessness, coping, friends, future, graduation, high school, loneliness, meetup.com, namibia, online dating, online friend, progress, seasonal affective disorder, small talk, social anxiety disorder, social skills, travelling, university, wildlife, work | 5 Comments

Nothing Works Part 2

Posted on August 21, 2015 by Freya

I’ve been feeling very suicidal over the last few days. I was actually feeling great just earlier this week, but I’m a complete wreck at the moment. I keep thinking about the all the propranolol and diazepam I have stored … Continue reading →

Posted in Depression, Social Anxiety | Tagged alone, anger, ANTS, befriender, bullying, CMHT, counting heads, david marusek, depression, derealisation, Dr Richards Overcoming Social Anxiety Step By Step, family, group CBT, hurt, INFJ door slam, loneliness, meet ups, metallica lyrics, online friend, physical symptoms of anxiety, social anxiety, Stephen Fry, suicidal thoughts, too quiet, work | 9 Comments

Nothing works…

Posted on July 26, 2015 by Freya

I’ve been feeling very depressed over the last couple of weeks. I’ve started crying myself to sleep again, and also crying randomly throughout the day. I can’t be bothered to do anything. I stay up later than I should, reading … Continue reading →

Posted in Depression, Social Anxiety | Tagged 3 doors down lyrics, anger, automatic negative thoughts, awkwardness, bitterness, CBT, colleagues, crying myself to sleep, depression, loneliness, lyrics, online dating, quiet, social anxiety disorder, suicide, university, work | 9 Comments

The Term From Hell

Posted on February 27, 2015 by Freya

While I imagine that every student feels that way about university at some point, the above is especially true if you suffer from the additional stresses that are part and parcel of anxiety and depression. Last term was by far … Continue reading →

Posted in Depression, Social Anxiety | Tagged anxiety, appearing rude, avoidance issues, awkward, conversations, depression, falling behind with coursework, future, group work, immaturity, inferiority complex, isolation, loneliness, mental health, mental illness at university, overwhelmed, rise against lyrics, Samaritans, self-loathing, shockingly bad pun, social anxiety disorder, struggling, student support, suicidal feelings, unattractive, unhealthy, university, university stress | 6 Comments

Spiralling

Posted on February 17, 2015 by Freya

I’m waiting for my moment to come I’m waiting for the movie to begin I’m waiting for a revelation I’m waiting for someone to count me in ‘Cause now I only see my dreams in everything I touch Feel their … Continue reading →

Posted in Depression, Social Anxiety | Tagged anger, anxiety, bitterness, depression, fixed vs growth mindset, friends, group work, hopelessness, isolation, loneliness, low self-esteem, networking, online friend, relationships, social anxiety disorder, therapy, university | 6 Comments

Passed My Driving Test!

Posted on February 10, 2015 by Freya

I (finally) passed my driving test today after months and months of lessons. I’m really glad that I passed because I made the mistake of telling everyone in my family that I was sitting my test today, which put the … Continue reading →

Posted in Social Anxiety | Tagged driving anxiety, driving test, friends, friendship, isolation, lack of confidence, loneliness, making friends when you have social anxiety, social anxiety disorder | 12 Comments

Update: volunteering, and getting a befriender

Posted on September 6, 2014 by Freya

I’ve been quite busy lately. I started volunteering with a conservation charity (one day a week) a couple of weeks ago. I was very nervous when I first went along (especially because I had trouble finding the volunteer base and … Continue reading →

Posted in Social Anxiety | Tagged befriender, conservation chairty, core beliefs, employability, loneliness, mental health, mental health charity, online friends, parents, part-time at university, social anxiety disorder, stable job, university, volunteering | 2 Comments

Ups, Downs, and Unbelievable Anixety

Posted on October 4, 2013 by Freya

An update on everything that has happened in the last 3 weeks. My mood has been all over the place since I started back at university. I’ve been happy, I’ve been miserable and suicidal, and everywhere in between. The first … Continue reading →

Posted in Social Anxiety | Tagged akwardness, anxiety, beta blockers, crying, fear of eating in front of others, GP, group work, ignorance, illogical, job interview, loneliness, mental health, mood, paranoia, presentation, propranolol, residential field trip, SA meet, seasonal affective disorder, shyness, social anxiety disorder, stigma, suicidal, tutorials, university, update | 4 Comments

Somewhere I Belong

Posted on September 15, 2013 by Freya

We (me, my mum, and my other sister) visited my sister – who’s living in student dorms in another city – again yesterday. I tend to get a bit jealous when I go there, wishing that I could move out … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged avoidance, bullying, family, friends, loneliness, poor social skills, sister, social anxiety, socialising, support network, university | 4 Comments

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