I've always suspected that I've had social anxiety but never thought anything of it, I've just learned to deal with it and forced myself to act normally...but it's getting worse and I think it's a little out of control now, it's really affecting my career...as in I can't get started because of it...and it's really stressing me out. Anyone out there deal with this?
2006-09-18 05:52:29 · 13 answers · asked by Passionate 2 in Health ➔ Mental Health
I used to have panic attacks everyday when I would go out. It kept me from bonding with co-workers, I hated going to parties and I eventually just didn't leave my house. Medication does help, I was on Xanax for many years. Eventually, I found myself in therapy and it helped a lot. I still get p.a.'s but I can talk myself down now and actually be productive. I would go see your doctor and describe your symptoms to him, you may or may not have social anxiety disorder. They are the only ones who can diagnose you. Good luck.
2006-09-18 06:00:30 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Do I ever know about social anxiety...I went to a Psychiatrist. This Dr. never put me on a tranquilizer, which is a logical move in social anxiety treatment. I never wanted tranqs except for sleep. I felt like I would get addicted and be sleepy, etc. I had taken Ativan (Lorazepam) for sleep. So for 10 years, my problems were not well treated. Then a few years back, a female friend responded to my complaint about being nervous and anxious by giving me a Klonopin (clonazepam). It worked so well, so subtly without causing side-effects, that I went to my family Dr asap and told him all about it. I have used Klonopin now for 4 years and would recommend trying this very mild pill.
2006-09-18 06:37:32 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hi there, I just laugh about my past 3 years of panic now. I was not able to go anywhere without carrying xanax. Fear of having another attack was the most important subject of my days.When i first found joe barry's web site i started to cry because of my happiness.
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2016-05-17 01:29:44 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have social anxiety. Sometimes i cant deal with it. I'v never been diagnosed but i know that i have it. its horrible! i hope you can get the help you need. go to the doctors if you can!
2006-09-21 16:10:17 · answer #4 · answered by oh sugar! 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've been extremely shy all my life. I started to get migranes almost weekly and I went to a neurologist who told me Obsessive Compulsive Disorder is causing them. Social Anxiety can be part of OCD, but either way, go to your doctor and get checked out. They usually will treat you with depression medication that will help you.
2006-09-18 06:03:59 · answer #5 · answered by Sami y 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I myself have had it and it is not fun to live with. I am always afraid to go out in public for fear of a crowd of people. I do better now I am older, but there are a lot of people out there who do not care about anyone. I always worry what other people think of me. Especially what I look like. I know it doesn't matter, but I still worry. I guess it's fear of rejection and fear of the unknown.
2006-09-18 06:46:24 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Where are all these people with social anxiety when I have a panic attack? We should all get together sometimes and create our own society.
2006-09-18 08:05:32 · answer #7 · answered by chainsaw 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Check it out this site:
http://www.cureanxietydisorder.com/?utm_source=YahooAnswers&utm_medium=link%2Bpost
It has helped many people that got panic/anxiety attacks....and the methods used don't require the use of medication!
Hope this helps you...
2006-09-19 06:09:04 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have it but i dont deal with it very well i am on meds for anxiety i would consalt a doc about it but make sure if he gives you something its not going to make you tiered which a lot of them do
2006-09-18 06:43:59 · answer #9 · answered by phil 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
http://www.ask.com/web?q=social+anxiety&qsrc=0&o=10461&l=dir
2006-09-18 06:19:00 · answer #10 · answered by Kiss my Putt! 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋