Tag Archives: memories

Is There Life Before Death?

Posted on July 17, 2015 by Raven

I’ve been feeling really down again over the past few days. My negative thoughts spiral out of control when I’m at work, and can be triggered by even a simple comment which was not meant to hurt me. For example, … Continue reading →

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Self-loathing session

Posted on July 3, 2015 by Raven

Nobody likes you Everyone left you They’re all out without you, Having fun – ‘Letterbomb’ by Green Day I had another awful day at work today (I’m not exactly having the best week), and did something really embarrassing/ mortifying, which … Continue reading →

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A Bad Night

Posted on June 23, 2013 by Raven

Friday night was my uncle’s surprise 50th birthday party, at which there were loads of long-lost relatives – some of whom I haven’t seen since I was four years old or younger. I don’t do well at parties and Friday … Continue reading →

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Down

Posted on May 5, 2013 by Raven

“All alone! Whether you like it or not, Alone is something you’ll be quite a lot.” – Dr Seuss. Over the last couple of weeks, I’ve been feeling very down again. For some reason, that’s always the pattern I seem … Continue reading →

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SA and my life – The Catalyst

Posted on September 5, 2012 by Raven

It was one Thursday afternoon in October 2008. I’d been trying to expose myself to situations I found frightening in an attempt to reduce my anxiety/ learn coping methods. I remember walking down one of the busiest halls in the … Continue reading →

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SA and my life – Part 2(1) (High school)

Posted on September 3, 2012 by Raven

I’d originally intended to write about my high school years (2005-2011) in one post, but I’ve written far too much about it for that, so I’ll do it in sections. I’m still feeling rather anxious about posting everything on here. *************************** … Continue reading →

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SA and my life – Part 1 (Childhood)

Posted on August 29, 2012 by Raven

As promised, in the next 2 or 3 posts, I’m going to write about how social anxiety disorder – and later depression – have affected me and my life, and factors which may have contributed to both problems. This post will … Continue reading →

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