“My dragon doesn't want me to have friends. He tells me shy is good because shy is safe. But being all by myself at recess isn't fun.” LonelinessFriendsGoodnessAnxietySafetyDeceptionShyDragonSocial PhobiaAll By Myself Book:Help! There's a Dragon in My Head Source: Help! There's a Dragon in My Head
“There is a dragon in my head and he is mean. He says he is my best friend. He says he wants to take care of me and keep me safe. But I don't believe him.” CareLiesSafetyBest FriendDragonMeanness Book:Help! There's a Dragon in My Head Source: Help! There's a Dragon in My Head
“My dragon makes sure I never have fun. He says the world is an accident waiting to happen. […] I kept feeling like something bad was going to happen. […] So I safely watched from the sideline with my dragon.” WorldFunAnxietySafetyFeelingDragonBadnessSocial PhobiaSidelineAn Accident Waiting To Happen Book:Help! There's a Dragon in My Head Source: Help! There's a Dragon in My Head
“My parents are worried about me, so they take me to a lady, so I can talk about my dragon. She says she knows about dragons like mine. I am hoping for a magic spell or a dragon slayer, with sword in hand. No such luck; just a tiny woman dressed in a short skirt with a lot of pleats and a fancy top with tons of sparkles. […] She looks me in the eye and for some reason I don't feel like I have to look away.” AnxietyWomanTherapyDragonEye ContactTherapistSocial PhobiaMagic SpellDragon SlayerFor Some Reason Book:Help! There's a Dragon in My Head Source: Help! There's a Dragon in My Head