I avoid parties, clubs any and all social getherings. I get nervous talking to people who have authority over me. I also get nervous in the stupidiest of situations like cashiers, calling the doctor, etc. My heart races, I shake really bad, and can barely speak. Is this social anxiety. My biological dad DOES have social phobias and was placed in a hospital they got so bad.
2006-07-16 15:37:17 · 10 answers · asked by Rachel J 3 in Health ➔ Mental Health
Anxiety.
2006-07-16 15:49:58 · answer #1 · answered by JAMES 4 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Yes, I would say that it is a sign of social anxiety. If it was just avoiding parties, clubs and some social gatherings that you might not know that many people that is one thing. If you have trouble going to parties where you know most of the people and have trouble talking to people that yes that could be a sever social anxiety problem.
2006-07-16 22:42:59 · answer #2 · answered by andy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
By avoiding social situations, it makes the next one harder.
Take baby steps, but inch your way into having more human contact. Dealing with others is a skill, you have to practice in order to be good at it. The more you retreat, the harder it will be later.
I had a problem with authority figures, but got over it by doing volunteer work; they treat volunteers differently. After you are around them a bit, they're not that scary.
2006-07-17 02:52:22 · answer #3 · answered by raysny 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's better to see a doctor before it gets to the point of needing to be hospitalized. Call a psychiatrist and make an appointment. Meds and therapy help tremendously.
2006-07-16 22:55:47 · answer #4 · answered by mightymite1957 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Social phobia sounds reasonable. Talk to your MD. He can refer you to a specialist or can probably prescribe you something. It will be soooo much easier to deal with if you address the problem now instead of waiting and having a really bad episode.
2006-07-16 22:46:25 · answer #5 · answered by misty p 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For God's sake, get off of the computer and get to a doctor. Sounds like generalized anxiety or panic attacks.
2006-07-16 22:52:52 · answer #6 · answered by Joshua 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
From what you describe I have to say yes. The good news is that this is totally treatable and if treated soon, you can gain control over it and possibly even control it forever. Talk to your dr about what you need to do. Best of luck to you.
2006-07-16 22:52:46 · answer #7 · answered by thewildeman2 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It definitely sounds like it.
Check with your doctor to be sure.
2006-07-17 00:56:24 · answer #8 · answered by ♥ ☆ StarLiteGrl~98☼1 ☆ ♥ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-07-16 23:17:57 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
try googling your symptoms, see what it comes up with
2006-07-16 23:46:58 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋