what is it like to NOT have social anxiety disorder?

Answer 1

A party all the time. I highly recommend it.

Answer 2

I've never had one, so I have no basis for comparison...but, something you can do is called visualization. It does work, of course..depending on the nature of your disorder.

Every night while you lay in bed before you fall asleep, picture someone you consider to be strong, and together and confident. Someone you admire. Now, picture that person in a social situation that would generally trigger an anxiety attack in you. Watch what they do, how they interact...how they stand, their body language etc... Ask yourself what it is about that person that you admire. All of those good qualities are actually inside of you. When you think you're ready...imagine yourself standing next to that person in that social situation. You picture yourself WITH those qualities. Copy the person you admire. BECOME that person. Watch how YOU stand, YOUR body language etc...See yourself being confident and not feeling any social anxiety. Your friend is with you so you're there together as a team.

Then for a while, just try it in small doses. If you're in the mall and you want to buy a shirt...don't buy it as yourself. Buy it as the 'new' you.

Even if the cashier has no idea you're doing anything different than you usually would...INSIDE, you are using the confidence you've built. If you have to, you can even pretend you're acting in a movie and you're someone else, and if you start to feel strange, envision your confident friend right behind you, telling you "Cut the crap! You can do this! I believe in you!" You'll see that no one freaked out or looked at you strangely when you handed them the money with your new confident attitude. No one freaked out when you told the salesperson you DIDN'T like the shirt she showed you.

After a while, you won't be acting anymore. You WILL be able to go into social situations that used to bother you, and see that there's no one in the room who is ANY better than you are. There's no reason to feel anxious...nothing to get upset over.

Answer 3

I think we all have a little social anxiety in certain areas, but not as difficult to adjust to as a diagnosed social anxiety disorder. I am comfortable going to social situations where I participate in sports. I'm comfortable with my athletic ability, so I have no problems socializing in those situations. I tend to get extremely nervous at weddings and parties. I avoid them at all costs. An individual who is confident in his or her social skills would be excited to attend those events.

Answer 4

having NO social anxiety disorder? not anxious if in public whether it be eating, dancing, sleeping...shameless kinda? lol also dont overworry about doing something embarassing coz its normal people make mistakes..and if they have a problem shrug it off and raise your finger =) thats how to deal with it

Answer 5

You can adjust to any type of person.

You can associate yourself with ease with any group.

You are sociable. Not scared or insecure of other people.

You have strong sense of self esteem.

YOU ARE NORMAL.