The Hardest Part

Y’know, nobody ever tells you that when you start feeling better, or treatment starts working, it feels like you woke up naked in the middle of the woods. I’m serious, like I have no idea how to even function as a “normal” person (read my article on normal: What is normal?) I spent the last…

Being Not Okay

This is something that I have always had trouble with. Probably because of the way I was raised, “men are supposed to be tough” or so my father taught me. I think we all know I feel about my father…none of it pleasant. What I am talking about is being not okay. What does this…

Combatting Social Anxiety

So the following is how I combat my severe social anxiety. I’m not saying this will work for you, but it works for me, so I figured I’d share. Step 1- Get a Retail Job Now I can hear you already…”but Alan…” remember, this is how I combat my SA, not saying you have to…