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Posted by Budgie on August 19, 2003, at 1:06:03
I've wondered this for the longest time:
How do other males comfort their egos when they face a "feminine" problem like SA or any anxiety disorder? I still haven't resolved this in myself, and basically have reacted by withdrawing from any kind traditional masculine pursuit- anything involving competition and fighting. It's been kind of ironic, though, how I've realized at the same time that life is better this way.
Of course, this question is open to females, too, as it seems like society expects you all to be just as tough as us sometimes.
Posted by JonW on August 19, 2003, at 10:39:40
In reply to Males and SA?, posted by Budgie on August 19, 2003, at 1:06:03
> I've wondered this for the longest time:
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> How do other males comfort their egos when they face a "feminine" problem like SA or any anxiety disorder? I still haven't resolved this in myself, and basically have reacted by withdrawing from any kind traditional masculine pursuit- anything involving competition and fighting. It's been kind of ironic, though, how I've realized at the same time that life is better this way.Lift weights! Then you're the big tough sensitive guy! Extreme sports! Play guitar! For some reason society says its okay to be a sensitive guitar player... Actually, fixing the root of the problem is best! But, these other things are all great pursuits in of themselves!
Good luck,
Jon
Posted by Ame Sans Vie on August 19, 2003, at 18:33:42
In reply to Re: Males and SA? » Budgie, posted by JonW on August 19, 2003, at 10:39:40
Just a quick note: more men than women have social anxiety disorder.
But yeah, lifting weights, playing guitar -- two of my favorite things.
Posted by Budgie on August 19, 2003, at 22:25:53
In reply to Re: Males and SA?, posted by Ame Sans Vie on August 19, 2003, at 18:33:42
I can believe it, although I thought I've heard statistics say it's something like 3:1 women. Guess you learn something every day.
Strange, 'cause guitar and extreme city biking are two of my biggest passions. :)
> Just a quick note: more men than women have social anxiety disorder.
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> But yeah, lifting weights, playing guitar -- two of my favorite things.
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