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The diagnosis is in: I don't have social anxiety...

I know I might be going back and forth on this a little bit, but I don't think just because I find certain social situations uncomfortable, I guess you can say, that means I have social anxiety. I think most people, probably everyone, is uncomfortable in certain social situations that they weren't expecting. I'm just more open and honest, more than most, about my discomfort. And the thing is, I successfully navigate each of those isolated incidents.

I guess where I am going with this is I don't have social anxiety, but I need to strengthen my social skills. I mean, maybe I don't have social skills when I am in certain social situations. But I know what to do to compensate for that lack of skills while I build up the skills I need.

So, I guess that's the conclusion and there is no point for people to continue to insinuate I have social anxiety or claim I am in denial about having social anxiety, or that I am confused about what social anxiety is. I know what social anxiety is and it's pretty clear from evidence that I don't have it.
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DeWayfarer · 61-69, M
It is often said: "The person that uses himself as a lawyer is a fool".

Ask yourself why this is true, as well apply the reason please to self diagnosis. 🤣
DeWayfarer · 61-69, M
@MarkPaul I do recall another famous saying... "Heal thyself physician". Ask why that was said as well.
MarkPaul · 26-30, M
@DeWayfarer I'm not a fan of clichés, slogans, and AI slop.
DeWayfarer · 61-69, M
@MarkPaul both were long before AI and so was my own existence. They actually taught from books once.
deadgerbil · 26-30, M
Let's just use your own words, you just have a trace of social anxiety
MarkPaul · 26-30, M
@deadgerbil Well, it's true I do... or did. Look, again for the millionth time, I'm not denying that I have some awkward moments in certain one-off social situations. Okay? I admit that, openly and without hesitation. All I'm saying is that isn't social anxiety. And yeah, maybe if it is, then at most it's just a trace of it. I'm just getting tired, truth be told, sick and tired of everyone insinuating something else as though they are convinced of something but think I am too delicate to be told the truth.

I don't have social anxiety. I don't need counseling. I'm not afraid of and don't run away from social situations. And I'm not in denial. Why am I the one constantly put on trial? I'm sick of it... like I already said.
deadgerbil · 26-30, M
@MarkPaul if that helps you sleep at night and helps you deal with absolutely mundane social situations that have you crying and shaking
MarkPaul · 26-30, M
@deadgerbil There you go again. I'm just trying to establish the truth. I'm hardly crying and shaking. I approach each outsize situation with courage, fortitude, and a sense of wonder. And I get through each situation on my wits alone. And I think that counts for a lot, if you ask me. I guess you just can't see that.

 
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