Ok here it is. I think I suffered from social anxiety for a long time.I remember leaving choir,church or other social situatins right when its over so I dont have to talk to any one,as I was leaving those places I though everybody was watching my every single behavior,that was at age 14. At 16 it gone worse, in high school I had 3 last classes where I didnt know any one,so I was just sitting there being really tense and panicky,quiet ready to explode,so I started ditching those 3 classes every day cause I couldn't take it anymore,so I took home school. At 18 I went to college but I felt so tense and uncomfortable,inferior,worthless,hopeless that I dropped all my classes shortly. Now at age 21 it gone really bad. After being anxious and started having panic attacks about 2 years ago,I developed depression,because life is very limited to what I can do. I developed agorophobia. I can barely go to grocery store or drive in traffic.Where did it came from? How can I beat this terrible thing?
2006-10-27 22:14:17 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
i had similar issues. i went to a dr and then a therapist. i was prescribed medication to help with the anxiety and depression. I am now medication free and no longer suffer from debilitating depression and anxiety
2006-10-27 22:18:37 · answer #1 · answered by momoftrl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can't relate to social anxiety, but having self esteem issues, I can ask you to stop and think exactly what makes you nervous. Whenever you're out somewhere take a close look at who is around you at the time. If it's mostly friends or people you are used to being around and feel comfortable with, then why the need to be nervous or feel like you have to try so hard? Also, people will probably be off doing their own thing and not paying much attention to you anyway. Gladly accept compliments when you get them- that's what I have trouble doing sometimes. It's normal for everyone to get nervous (even the people who appear to be the most relaxed), especially when you're at formal events or crowded places where you feel like you're on display. Just act how you feel is appropriate and don't worry if you make mistakes. If you need to give yourself a pep talk then do it in your mind so that you don't end up talking to yourself- which wouldn't be a good idea. Keep believing that you're out to have a good time, not to be worrying constantly and if you make any mistakes it's ok.
2016-03-19 00:49:42 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are drugs now, which are quite effective at treating social phobias. Most are also antidepressants, so it sorts two problems for the price of one.
That's the medical approach, but it needs to be combined with a psychosocial approach.
Look into getting a psychiatry support worker. They are great for helping you to get out the house. Mine will go to college with me, if I'm worried about going alone. She would take me out shopping or to social events. Sometimes we go for a coffee - it helps having someone you trust there with you.
It can be overcome - but you have to work at it - no one else can do it for you, they can only support you along the way.
Good luck.
2006-10-27 22:34:19 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hello! I also have social anxitey and i really know what you are going through... I bought a book from London it's (Overcoming social anxitey and shyness) by Gillian Butler it really helped me alot try to get it !
2006-10-28 04:13:33 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i know what you are feeling i to have social anxiety my doctor put me on xanax which i think helps me alot. there are different meds out there you need to talk to a dr. and try them and see which one works for you. it's nothing to be ashamed about alot of people have this problem. but getting on medication or even talking to a psychologist will help. good luck!
2006-10-28 01:32:29 · answer #5 · answered by jdchick48 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i know how you feel. i stopped working cause of my anxiety. i hate going public cause people always stare at me. i am not sure the best way to overcome cause nothin' is helping me now.
i do hope you find something as i am also still looking.
2006-10-27 22:20:04 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No offence in any way, but I think you should see somebody qualified to deal with your situation, and not people in their PJ's that hasn't had their morning coffee yet. I suffered from depression many years through Highschool, it wasn't nice. You should worry about yourself and not the stigma associated with these condtions. I think you deserve that
2006-10-27 22:18:15 · answer #7 · answered by Tiaan 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Was there something that happened in the past that made you this way? Try to confront this and overcome it. You should start to get better. Trust in yourself and you'll come through.
2006-10-27 22:19:18 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Paxil 30mg. Works!
2006-10-27 22:16:25 · answer #9 · answered by starrynight1 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you needs some meds
Paxil and some klonopins would help alot in this. dont be afraid like I was to see a doctor.
2006-10-27 23:06:20 · answer #10 · answered by Red Sawx ® 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋