does anyone have social anxiety if so what did you do to treat it, did it work?

Question

does any of the medication have downsides, i told my mom that i wanted to take medication but she said she doesnt want me to get addicted and that i dont have a problem

Answer 1

I do/used to, to the point where I went through a period where I couldn't leave my house. I went to a therapist and was prescribed medication and am much better now. I would definitely suggest going to see a therapist of psychiatrist. Good luck!

Answer 2

I have a lot of trouble with Agorophobia. It's the opposite of clostrophobia-Fear of open spaces and crouds. It's gotten alot better, I saw a counselor for a few months and took 50 mg of Zoloft for about a year. That worked fine. When I got off I went through alot of trauma....it all came back. Now, for the past year, I've done a lot of praying, and opening up inside, I think mine stemmed from the secrets I had about things that had happened to me and I didn't want to be judged by others. I thought they could read right through me. Now that I have opened up to the truth about myself, talked to people I trusted about the issues, prayed ALOT, and figured out the real root of the issue to change my behavior- I can enjoy life again. Not all people are bad, if you think that, talk to a professional-they'll open a door you never knew was there....it's called hope.

Answer 3

I used to get good and liquored up. It worked like a charm. I would have been better off to use Xanax type drugs. I also tried meditating prior to going to a social event which was quite helpful, but it didn't always work. If you are an introvert which I am, stay away from large social gathering. You're just going to be miserable trying to be what you're not.

Answer 4

i have it badly ...i had a panic attack from smoking weed when i was 19 it freaked me out and i was scared to go anywhere for fear it would happen in public which developed into the social anxiety part..then i got pregnant and it all went away because i was focused on something other than myself...but as my son got older and he was less dependant on me (he is 4 now) it has started to come back in the last year gradually my safety bubble has gotten smaller to where i can no longer go anywhere by myself and only to necessary places (grocery store, bank , gas station) with my mother...low and behold i am pregnant again and the doctor decided to put me on zoloft i was feeling a little better but i was constantly worryying about what i could be doing to my child so i stopped taking it after 3 weeks and decided there was more in life to worry about then myself and my 4 year and unborn child needed me so i am now gradually on my way back up.. you have to force yourself to do things you wouldnt usually do with people you are comfortable with...take baby steps and it will get better..if you cant do it on your own try zoloft or paxil or one of those ssri's.. if i cant do it completely on my own i will try the zoloft again after i have my baby but i am only 4 months along now and definately making some progress....good luck and i feel for you its a crappy way to live and we will never have a fulfilled life if we dont tackle the problem now the longer it takes you to try the longer it will take you to get better...hope this helps

Answer 5

I feel like I do but I've never bothered to get it diagnosed. I just tried to confront my fears and do something the complete opposite of what someone who has social anxiety would do. Like act in a play... I can't say I don't get shy or nervous but I'm better than I use to be.

Answer 6

i guess we r in the same boat. except im a guy. I have been looking for a cure for years. I tried everything but nohting worked.
I think we keep recalling sum kind of childhood trauma. I was embarassed as a kid once and i think i keep recallin that event to thsi day. I wouldnt advise meds. One thing that WILL work
is to sleep less and exercise like running. Sleeping less acts like a natural sedative and im gona try that too. Runnign everyday will release endorphins. Also the problem is spiritual. so rebuke fear in Jesus name and read bible. I really think this sleep four -6 hours a night will help me, but whatever is GOOD for u. I keep askin God to heal my mind. One day i will help millions like me and u, who go through hell because of this.

Answer 7

Find a mental health practitioner who specializes in Behavior Modification. If the problem is very troublesome, there are meds your doctor could prescribe.

Answer 8

i sure do have it. my doctor prescribed lexapro and it works great. i took it for about 6 mos, but now i'm pregnant so obviously i can't. i have been off of it for 7 mos and i am anxiety free.

Answer 9

Before taking meds, please read Depression free for life by Cousens MD. It's a natual way to deal with mental health issues.

Answer 10

When I was a teenager I did, then I just told myself " who cares what these people think. You just gotta keep telling yourself it.