Im trying to get help for my social anxiety, and it was going great then they all decided to make me do shitloads of stuff I'm not ready to do and I'm freaking out and I can't stop being anxious, and i can't get out of it becuase im afraid they're going to make me try to do stuff to quick?
wtf should i do?
2006-09-05 14:10:53 · 17 answers · asked by Adam G 4 in Health ➔ Mental Health
Rudecatt63 , you can go **** your asshole with a ******* eggbeater.
2006-09-05 14:17:33 · update #1
They're trying to scedual appointments with doctors and stuff for me, although I don't WANT to go because I'm not ready for it!!
2006-09-05 14:29:23 · update #2
don't pay attention to these stupid people on the net. try socialanxietysupport.com and anxietycure.org. there is a network called nolongerlonely.com and a-listening-ear.com. talk to the therapist and see what can be done.
2006-09-05 15:02:17 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No success comes without a bit of hard work, but rest assured it's not their intent to overwhelm you - that would not benefit anyone - neither you or them.
Let them know you're willing to try taking on one task at a time, and when that has been achieved, you'll be willing to try another.
But no one will know if you've been given too large a task unless you tell them so. Their job is to work with you, not against you. So relax for now, this isn't a program you can fail. Let them know how much you are comfortable with, and ask them to work at your speed. It's all about communication.
You are in control of you. Breathe. Peace to you.
2006-09-05 21:30:15 · answer #2 · answered by joyfulpaints 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, you need to talk to somebody.. Take a deep breath and relax..nothing has happened as yet...and you do have control over what you are and are not going to do. I don't know what your situation is ....but I think what's really getting to you is the fear..Fear can be a horrible thing..and closely related to depression...I know very little..but I do know that you can do this ...maybe one step at a time..you're already taking a step asking for help here...that's a good sign. But nobody here can do anything to ease your situation....people will listen to you if you feel like it's all happening too fast..they are only people as well and they will listen to you.
2006-09-05 21:56:51 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well I know what you're going through. I really want to tell you my story as well because it might help you get through this. But I'm not on here for sympathy because I don't need sympathy. I just want you to know so you don't go through the same thing I did. If you can contact me that'd be great. If not then I hope you do ok getting through this. All the best luck. And w/e you do don't let those stupidheads push you around.
2006-09-05 21:45:20 · answer #4 · answered by Mary Ann 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ya gotta tell them they're asking you to move faster than you can handle. It's one thing to push a little out of your comfort zone to grow, it's another to leap too far. Talk to your doctor and/or therapist. If you don't have one, then seek them out. There are meds and different types of therapy that can help. The only shameful thing is too much pride to ask for help when ya need it. Deep breath, relax. You'll get through this.
2006-09-05 21:35:42 · answer #5 · answered by Alex62 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just read your post in the lgbt section and responded to it.
I don't know who "they" are. Parents? Friends? Are you seeing a counselor one on one? I would suggest talking to the counselor and express your anxiety at moving too quickly with your progress. Can the stuff they want you to do be pared down, or broken down into sections? Take a look at the activities they want you to try and see if you can break them down into smaller, more manageable pieces. That should help a bit with the anxiety level, and help you feel more in control.
Best of luck to you!
2006-09-05 22:55:41 · answer #6 · answered by Autumn BrighTree 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have been in this situation.
Try to compromise with whoever is pushing you around try to go to 1 appointment a week.. It's up to you, only you know what you can and want to deal with. they truly believe that by pushing you you'll get over it.
It does get easier. and one day you will wonder why you ever felt that way.
Good Luck and believe in yourself.
2006-09-05 22:11:25 · answer #7 · answered by luckycat 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell the people who are doing this to back off because you are not ready. Are you on any meds? Are you seeing a legitimate psychologist? If you tell them to back off and they are still pressured, get a new psychologist.
Hang in there!
2006-09-05 21:21:00 · answer #8 · answered by mynickname 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Who is trying to make you do stuff? That doesn't sound right at all. People trying to push you into things is gonna create a bigger fear and they should be told that. You do need to try things but you need to do it at your own pace.
2006-09-05 21:14:59 · answer #9 · answered by Gypsy Cat 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you are anxious because you know this "stuff" they are trying to make you do is wrong. don't let them influence you, I have done that way to many times and nothing good comes from it. They are not your friends if they won't let you say no
2006-09-05 21:27:37 · answer #10 · answered by created4something 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋