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Weekly challenge thread: say hi to one stranger this week!
Hey everyone! I thought we could try a gentle weekly challenge. This week's challenge: say hi, good morning, or just nod and smile at one stranger. That's it. Could be the postman, someone i...
I stopped apologising for existing at a restaurant
I know this sounds small but it's huge for me. I was at dinner with friends and my order came out wrong. Old me would have just eaten it silently and felt miserable. But this time I caught t...
The script that got me through a work presentation
So I had to present to about 15 people last week and I was absolutely dreading it. My therapist helped me prepare a script for the anxiety, not just the content. Here's what I did: Before:...
Ate lunch in the break room instead of my car
First time in months. Didn't talk to anyone. Just sat there and ate. But I was in the room. That counts, right?
What's a social situation you used to avoid but can now manage?
Which previously avoided situation have you made progress with?
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Made a phone call today instead of texting
It was just to book a dentist appointment. Took me twenty minutes of staring at my phone before I dialled. But I did it. My voice was shaky and I forgot to ask about parking. But I did it.
SocialAnxietyWins
Celebrating the small victories in social anxiety – from making a phone call to attending a party. Share scripts, challenges, accountability threads, and encouragement for the everyday battles most people never see.
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1. Every win counts
No win is too small to celebrate. Left the house? Spoke up in a meeting? That matters here.
2. No comparison
Your small win is not less valuable than someone else's big one. No ranking struggles.
3. Supportive accountability only
If someone shares a challenge they're attempting, cheer them on – don't pressure or shame if they can't follow through.
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