Hi everyone. This is my first post here. A friend of mine set me up with her friend last Friday. I had never met this girl before and I was told not to go...
Hey Charles, Meeting people for the first time can always become a bit tricky, you obviously don't know their likes and dislikes and vise versa - so a topic of...
Thanks for the advice. By the way, today I took the plunge and gave her a call. I didn't talk for that long, but I did ask her out and her reply was "I'll get...
hi im new here.... i was recomended to this group by someone from the INFP group.... anyone else in here a member of that group as well???? Anyways Hi Josh...
... Hi Josh, and everybody, I don't think I've posted an introduction yet, though I will once I can sit down and take a really deep breath. Meanwhile I was...
sure.... its http://groups.yahoo.com/group/INFP/ but for some reason there hasn't been a message posted since about 11 last night... usually they pour in and...
Hi, I've decided to take more seriously cognitive therapy and anxiety hierarchies. The idea is to list the things that cause anxiety, rate them 1-100, and...
Hi all, New here. Found my way here from Zimbardo's site, whom I respect very much. I'm a 20 year-old guy, currently attending college. Single. Anyway, I am...
Hi, this is my first post in this forum, but i would like to share with some of the people here that shyness might not be what you think it is, based on my...
Hi. What you said really moved me and I want to get the book. I am going though really bad social anxiety-shyness. Are you sure you are only 15? Wow. I am...
Don't feel suicidal, Annie. I have that book and want to send it to you, free. If you're interested, please drop me a line. Henry ... am going though really...
Hi. Yes I am interested, but I am weary about giving out my address. Annie ... From: stuff_plus_one To: SocialFitnessForum@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday,...
Your choice completely. If you change your mind in the short term, feel free to email me. Henry ... address. ... to ... I ... you ... the ... like to ... you ...
Hi, I just wanted to share information about something that has been a huge help with my Social Anxiety (has reduced it by 75% for over a year now.) It's a...
... The solution in how to be less shy around strangers is to get to know the strangers so you'll no longer be shy around them (because they'll no longer be...
Lots of suggestions in our archive. Also, a few sample books (you can preview on Amazon): Bernardo Carducci, Shyness: A Bold New Approach Bernardo Carducci,...
... I think of it as several steps. First, if you don't already have the other person's attention you need to get it with an "interrupter". All an interrupter...
... Good question, Tony. I don't think there's a magic bullet, but try using common sense and taking a risk. Common sense: You are near a person at a social ...
Here are some tips from Carducci's books to get you started. 1. Say "Hi, my name is ---." 2. Do one of the following: a. Ask a question b. Pay a compliment...
Thanks for the reply and the book suggestions. :) ... buffet table?") ... together, which is better than the weather. Then you can ask a question to get to...
Royalties to Carducci! I hope this will encourage people to read his books ;-) Annette ... From: Stuart Goldman To: SocialFitnessForum@yahoogroups.com Sent:...
Are you by any chance Carducci under another name? ;) I just see that you've recommended his books A LOT. Either you really like them or there's something in...
I've never met Carducci, just heard him on the radio about 4 years ago and got his books. No joke, they have really broken the log jam in my life and that's...
Hello all, just a quick email to tell you all that the free SHY United email newsletter is moving from monthly to bi-monthly. Expect to find us in inboxes on...
I have a difficult time with shyness, but I am making some strides I am very shy around people of the opposite sex,but I am enrolled at a area community...
hi im tim im 23 ive suffered from crippling shyness my whole life it holds me back in every aspect of my life what is social fittness...how does it work?...
My name is Thomas and I am new to this forum. I recently separated with my girlfriend of a year, last weekend. I know it is to early to go out and start dating...