Does anyone suffer from social phobia? I do. I can only feel right if I'm on a one to one?

Answer 1

yes i did and i know why you do, your probably have a huge fear of being embarrassed in front of a lot of people or worried about what people think if you say or do something silly or make a mistake when your talking or something along them lines.When you with one person its OK but when you have a lot of eyes staring at you when you make a mistake its a horrible feeling! i used to be afraid to talk in class when i thought people would laugh at my voice,comment or answer 2 something . But thank God i don't have that problem now, you just have 2 tell yourself whats the worst that can happen speaking in a group? your not going to get hurt or die maybe you might be laughed at but It will all be forgotten in a few days time. So my advise to you is just try to be more strong minded and don't care what anyone thinks of you, life is to short to let other people dictate it or ruin it.:-) hope this helps.peace.

Answer 2

Yes, I have social phobia. I have been able to learn to function very well in a group of people, though I still have problems with authority figures.

You can, if you feel the problem is beyond your capability to work on, seek help from a doctor or therapist.

You can begin to work on this on your own as well. When you have the opportunity to work with a group, set aside a few minutes to begin with, then when you feel comfortable with those few minutes, increase the amount of time. It will help if you learn ways that you can help yourself to relax, such as progressive muscle relaxation and relaxation breathing.

I plan ahead to have "something to say" and I also do "let's make a deal". This is an easy method of extending your time. You tell youself, when you begin feeling uncomfortable that you will stay just five more minutes and if you are still feeling bad, you will go outside (or to the restroom) for a few minutes and settle down, then come back. At the end of the five minutes, you make another deal with yourself, for five more minutes.

Two things to remember, success builds on successs...once you are able to stay longer times, you will feel so good about it that you will have the courage to try again and again.

The second thing is, just because you feel uncomfortable is not a good reason to give up. Those feelings, while unpleasant, will NOT HURT YOU.

Good luck!!!

Answer 3

Hi dear,
I am almost 100% social phobic . I cant imagine being more s-phobic than me . I am terribly self conscious all the time .
Hope that brings some cheer to ur face , there are ppl out there ...who are in same situation as you ...

I behave absolutely weirdly in front of people , sometimes giggle because I am so aware of myself . And I find it hard to make others feel that I am not being aware but concentrating on what they are talking ... etc..
I think its not a good thing ,but some people are like that .
one way to avoid all this is respect people and u find urself at ease with people .
Remeber social phobia is a learned response u can easily unlearn it , meet a good doc . I am considering meeting one as well ...

Cheeers and good luck
Water

Answer 4

This answer is for many of you above. Go and see a qualified hypnotherapist (or get one to come to you if necessary), look at http://www.hypnosisdatabase.co.uk:8080/hd/fmpro?-db=bsch.fp5&-lay=Table&-format=search.htm&-view to find a highly qualified on near you.

Look at www.phobics-society.org.uk to see if you can get low cost help

If you have 4 years to spare get psychotherapy, if you've 2 - 4 hours to spare spread over a few days/weeks see a hypnotherapist. I have removed/reduced phobias that have stopped people doing many things, painlessly and in a short time. get out there and live the life you've got.

Answer 5

I'm exactly the same way as well as having panic attacks and Agarophobia I recomend a site that has helped me alot lately called http://www.nomorepanic.co.uk It is a useful site on how to cope with all sorts of phobias using relaxation techniques and how to learn to cope with every day life.

And one more thing REMEMBER YOU ARE NOT ALONE!!!

Answer 6

i suffer a lot lot lot , too too much, i cannot socialise with anybody not even my in laws and cousins, suffer from a bad complex, and that let me to depression,pls be a positive thinker thats the best solution for everyone or else u end up going in depression, i too only good when i m one to one, a group of people can faint me, and i become totally dumb-bo luck, feel free for any other advice thanxs ali

Answer 7

When I was younger I did but I grew out of it after having worked in a pub for a couple of years. Everyone wanting your attention on Friday and Saturdays nights is a bit sexy.

Answer 8

Yes, I find one on one easier too, but I make a special effort to get along in a group too.

Answer 9

i have become in the last few months. infact, what bothers me when i am around a person or people is that they treat me bad and different, like i am not good enough to be respected.

Answer 10

You could have social anxiety disorder. If you see a doctor, they can prescribe medication that will help.