I possibly have asperger syndrome, and i am afraid of the future becouse i am not sure how i will suceed avoiding social situations. ( such as work, school and other social events) i am on my senoir year of high school and i am really having a complicated time focusing on assignments, i sit in class wanting to go home yet forcing myself to stay for the future benifits of graduating, i am sitting in class and i seem to not be able to concentrate becouse i am constently worried that i am going to be called on to respond to a question. i know the material but my mind goes blank when people are fucusing on me. And when i ask a question in class my mind goes blank and i feel as if i have a fever afterwards. councling seems to not help very much. i am not sure what i am going to do once i attempt to go to college and make something of myself, i have hopes and dreams of the future but i have this state of mind holding me back. if anyone has any suggestions for me i would love to read them.
2006-09-04 05:41:23 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Social Science ➔ Psychology
Wow! I am impressed by the articulate way in which you express yourself. If you have Asperger Syndrome I don't think it is affecting you as badly as you might fear. There are a few other possibilities here apart from Asperger. You might be suffering from Social Phobia, a very common phenomenon in teenage years.
I wonder if you would do well to join a public speaking sort of course or toastmasters or something like this. Have a talk with the school counsellor about this dilemma of yours. There may even be ways to get around lessons or having small group tutorials or something.
2006-09-04 05:50:21 · answer #1 · answered by Orinoco 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've had this for many years. The thought of being called upon to speak in front of a group can be terrifying I know. The only thing I can suggest is to practice, and have faith in yourself that you know the answers and understand the material. You might want to try joining a Toastmasters club in your area, which will be great practice in public speaking in a supportive environment. Or if there are deeper issues like self-esteem going on, then counselling might be helpful as well. Good luck and have faith.
2006-09-04 12:49:14 · answer #2 · answered by paddy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well you need to ask yourself what it is that you're so afraid of. Everyone makes mistakes, everyone plays the fool, so don't think that you're any less cool than the rest of your peers. Once you get to college you'll realize that none of that matters anymore anyway. For the people who really lived the best four years of their lives in high school (which it sounds like you're not) they really have a hard time adjusting to real life afterwards, so consider yourself fortunate for the rest of your life, because it gets way better. If you find it too difficult to overcome your social anxiety, try taking it in small steps. High School (I'm sorry if I'm assuming you're in the US and you're not) is more social than academic, and thats a tragedy for the US, but its not for everyone. Join a club or something, pick up a hobby that interests you and try to find other people that like it, sometimes we need something to do to bring us together with the people we'll spend the rest of our lives with. Good luck.
2006-09-04 12:53:49 · answer #3 · answered by Hans B 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
alls i have to say to remedy your situation my dear person is talk to a counselor or someone able to prescribe a anxiety/anti depressant say such as the one i am currently taking to help you put back the seritonin your body is missing in the part of the brain that sends the triggers of normalcy and uninterrupted thought processes....i am taking bupropion a generic of the commonly used Wellbutrin....its great no sexual side affects at all
2006-09-04 13:17:38 · answer #4 · answered by burbestest 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you might be having anxiety attics maybe even a little panic. This can be taken care of I no I've had it for 5 years. Talk to the nurse and tell her who you can talk to about this.
2006-09-05 10:03:59 · answer #5 · answered by robert d 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best help for this is support. You need supportive family and friends to help you when you feel over whelmed. Talk with your family and closes friends so they can give you emotional support.
Wishing you the best.
2006-09-04 12:50:46 · answer #6 · answered by Juniper 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had the same thing, usually when I feel uncomfortable, I ask my self why and right there and then try to overcome it every single time. Try it.
2006-09-04 12:45:51 · answer #7 · answered by I SLEEP TO DIE. 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋