The Tunnel of Social Anxiety | Mental Health in Manchester, UK

Claire Eastham is a Manchester UK-based writer, public speaker, and bestselling author who writes about her journey with #socialanxietydisorder. Her frank and humorous storytelling style while sharing about #socialanxiety comes through in this short film.

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After living with near-paralyzing symptoms for most of her childhood and young adulthood (including blushing, sweating, stammering, shaking, heart palpitations), Claire had a #nervousbreakdown. She was 24 years old. She had been “white-knuckling” her condition for years, but at this breaking point, Claire finally sought help. Her doctor diagnosed her within minutes.

At the time, Claire’s doctor said “I don’t understand how you’ve been #coping.” Claire’s response? “I suppose I haven’t, you know?” All that was about to change. According to Claire, that interaction was the spark she needed to start a blog to document what was happening to her “in a no-nonsense kind of humorous way.’

Ever since, writing has been critical to Claire’s recovery. In addition to her latest book, "F**k, I Think I’m Dying: How I Learned to Live With #Panic" she is also the author of "We’re All Mad Here: The No-Nonsense Guide to Living with Social Anxiety".

In addition to writing, Claire has tried many methods along her recovery journey, including medication, therapies, and exercise. “Dogs and humour help too” she adds.

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I’m 24 currently and I half to say this video relieved me alittle I hate the center of attention my fave spasms I get scared

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