Social anxiety-have you experienced it?

Answer 1

yes

but just this month i came to understand it as a fear of being objectified

now i feel i understand it, i can take steps to combat it, and feel less anxious. or at least know when to expect, and what causes it

objectification is judging someone as a whole based on a smaller part of them, like their financial status

Answer 2

I think I have social anxiety and it's been brewing for years. I hate going out now, I hate experiences where there are large groups of people. I feel I don't look good enough, that everyone is looking at me and talking about me. I would rather go out with one or two friends and to places that feel safe to me. I have gotten worse since I had my child six years ago, probably because I have been stuck indoors and in my small family unit more. I think my social anxiety has gotten more intense because my self esteem has become lower and I have been treated badly by my partners family which has made me very insecure and nervous. I don't feel worthwhile as a person and I feel awkward socially. I feel wierd.

Answer 3

Oh, yeah, it can really be a pain. I’m dealing with it right now, I lost my job due to an accident were I burned 8% of my body and lets just say there was a mix up, now I have to try to find a new job and I'm feeling all those old feelings that I thought I had gotten over. Some people think that its just normal fear, but I don’t think you can call it that when it last for more then a month and keeps you inside feeling depressed because you can’t get yourself to confront them. I have faith though, that I will over come it some how with the help of my family, friends and God, because I have before. It helps to have someone to talk to, don’t do as I have and cut yourself of from the world, it just makes it harder to get back to normal. My family has used a psychologist and I have been on meds, but with meds be sure that you do your research and you pick the right one, they can help get you over the hump. There’s a group on yahoo that has helped me if you would like to talk to someone, I will post it below. Sorry if I've gone way off in the other direction from what you wanted as an answer, it’s just that I know how much this can affect a person’s life. Peace is with you and God bless. :)

Answer 4

"However, throughout the past I have placed a lot of emphasis on my ability to deal with people and communications skills." Well, I think that's the reason why you are all of a sudden experiencing fluctuating levels of confidence. I think you feel as if sometimes you are expressing yourself throughly with people, and sometimes you feel you are not doing your hundred percent when talking to a girl or communicating to the class, during a class project. I think since you tend to care about the way you are socially looked upon, which is not bad, but can be, you are experiencing some form of social problem, which would be bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and social anxiety. And yes, it sounds like you have those diseases, which are definitely cureable. You sound like a smart man, but I think you are worrying too much about what people are saying or not saying. You are probably hallucinating, and maybe no one really grades you, like you think. I, myself, suffer from bipolar, schizophrenia, and social anxiety. I have my reasons why I do suffer from these diseases: my childhood was not as fundamental, a safe learning process, etc., rather I was put down, made fun of, became shy, and was even beaten up, at times. Today, I am getting help and I am taking my first antipsychotic medication: Seroquel, which helps the brain balance its chemicals throughly: which would be dopamine, serotonin, and glutamate. You see, we, as sufferers, have a chemical imbalance in our brains, and so we need medication to help fix this imbance which is out of proportion. We don't always, and should probably not turn to drugs, but I chose to. Friends, theraphy, exercise, can cure many things and can truly make miracles happen, but I chose to finally use this drug Seroquel. I take half a tablet at night. It completely knocks me out; I sleep fine, and in the morning, I wake up relaxed, calm, not tense, and I feel as if I can continue on with my day. I know, it can be very frustrating not being able to talk with a sibling, like you said. I think you should see a therapist and think about getting some medications for these symptoms. Maybe this is seasonal, but who knows.

Answer 5

Yes I have: Growing up I was always shy. Now I am more outgoing, but I still am shy/quiet when I am put into a group where everyone knows one another but not me. I find if I speak with each person one-on-one then I can handle them collectively as a group a lot sooner. Good luck!

Answer 6

Yes
New social situations always make me so nervous, but my daughter has it bad
She can't go to K Mart without throwing up 3 times

Answer 7

i had the problem for a while but i m getting better!!! all u need is some self esteem and some good friends. i look like a happy, friendly and social person (everyone tells me that) but in fact i sometimes fear going out and i feel that no one likes me, that i m a weirdo or something... :((( but as u see, i tend to overcome it!!!

Answer 8

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Answer 9

It is a common phenomenon and normal. As long as we are part of this society, it will be very difficult to not to experience it.

Answer 10

a common phenomenon and quite normal. i've felt it at times. but i bounce back pretty fast. so not a major problem in my life!!