How can I overcome my social anxiety without changing who I am?

March 22nd, 2013

I hate unnecessary small talk and indirect communication. This is not something I want to change. However, it still causes me anxiety as I am expected to appear friendly and sociable. Where can I just be me without suffering the consequences? Chosen Answer: just learn to make conversations with people and make eye contact. Be [...]

Is it normal for valium to cause depression?

December 16th, 2011

I often need to take valium for my nervous spasms in class, otherwise I cannot even keep eye contact with the instructor. Usually after I take it and when class ends, I get so depressed I can cry. I’m not usually like this, I feel like it is kind of serious sometimes… Can valium induce [...]