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Question

I'm pretty sure I have social anxiety disorder. For some reason lately in the morning during first class I'm especially shy, to the point where it is pathetic, everybody thinks I'm so pathetic because of it, even the teahcer, but by second class I'm at least able to function, not great, but I'm able to associate with people without it being completely awkward, but first class early in the morning I'm just pathetic, just terrified of it. It's only recently too. I've had SAD for quite a while but it really started affecting me at this time of day,

Answer 1

Would it be possible to get to school a little before first period? Maybe if you're more comfortable once the day really starts it will be a little easier to interact.

Answer 2

I thought I had SAD but I pretty much diagnosed myself by looking at the syptoms. The symptoms seemed kind of extreme and this was not how I was all of the time, so I figured it's just me being shy. Can you explain why the people in your class think your pathetic, or your teacher thinks you're pathetic? Or is it just you being paranoid? Maybe you're just not a morning person. I know when someone tells me good-morning I feel like saying "shut-up!"--just because I'm that grouchy and tired. I could look at a bunch of things like Social Anxiety Disorder and think I have it, but I really don't.

Answer 3

You may either just be palin shy, or you have social anxiety disorder. Only a therapist will be able to accurately access which it is. However below is some information about social anxiety and it's symptons. If you have any of the symptons below you should consult with a therapist, just to be on the safe side.

Definition: Social anxiety is the fear of social situations that involve interaction with other people. Put another way, social anxiety is the fear and anxiety of being judged and evaluated by other people. If a person usually becomes anxious in social situations, but seems fine when they are alone, then "social anxiety" may be the problem.

Perceptions: People with social anxiety are many times seen by others as being shy, quiet, backward, withdrawn, inhibited, unfriendly, nervous, aloof, and disinterested. People with social anxiety want to be "normal" socially, they want to make friends and they want to be involved and engaged in social interactions.

Having social anxiety prevents people from being able to do the things they want, however.

Triggering Symptoms: People with social anxiety usually experience significant distress in the following situations:

Being introduced to other people

Being teased or criticized

Being the center of attention

Social situations where the person exhibits excessive self-consciousness

Being watched or observed while doing something

Having to say something in a formal, public situation

Meeting people in authority ("important people/authority figures")

Feeling insecure and out of place in social situations ("I don’t know what to say.")

Embarrassing easily (e.g., blushing)

Meeting other peoples’ eyes

Swallowing, writing, talking, making phone calls if in public

This list is not a complete list of symptoms -- other symptoms may be associated with social anxiety as well.

Emotional Symptoms: The feelings that accompany social anxiety include anxiety, intense fear, nervousness, automatic negative thinking cycles, racing heart, blushing, excessive sweating, dry throat and mouth, trembling, and muscle twitches.

Constant, intense anxiety is the most common feature.

Insight: People with social anxiety know that their anxiety is irrational and does not make logical sense. Nevertheless, thoughts and feelings of anxiety persist and show no signs of going away, without appropriate treatment.

Answer 4

As a retired mental health practitioner with 20+ years experience, I'm not impressed with your "understanding" of the diagnosis of "Social Anxiety Disorder". Where did you read about it, and just how specific are you on the Diagnostic Criteria established by the diagnosing body, if you know who that is. If you just picked up that "diagnosis" from some popular magazine or friends or tv show, then I'd suggest you find out where the specificities of that diagnosis are, and read it and find out whether you really have the diagnostic criteria, or whether you're just assuming the "title" from some popular, albeit ignorant, source. If you don't do that, I'd suggest you wake up earlier in the morning so you're more awake when you go to school and more "sociable". I know I can be a real SOB in the morning before I have my coffee, but I certainly don't have "SAD". I just have "BAD DAY BEFORE COFFEE" (BDBC). God Bless you.

Answer 5

I've been obsessed with the same problem for too long.. I now believe it's related to a problem during sleep, since every morning I seem to 'forget' my progress I've made buy the end of any given day.

One thing I have learned though, is that focusing on the problem only exacerbates it. What you need to do is concentrate on the solution.. Try acting exactly how you would like to be. Fool everyone around, even yourself. Pay attention to those around you who "seem" outgoing and model yourself after them. Try to imagine you are them, adopt their thinking. This exercises will help by expanding your way of thinking.

Answer 6

this is going to sound weird cause your shy. but get into drama class. i was going throw the same thing as you. it really help me open up. and it made it easy to be myself. try it! it sounds like you don't have much to loss. it might be hard at first. but i meet some of the coolest down to earth people i ever met there. and acting itself helps you find out who you are. social anxiety disorder is all in you head. just think about. it helped me come out of my shell.

Answer 7

I know how you feel. In the morning I just don't have any energy or patience to try and communicate with anybody, even friends.

Answer 8

Sounds like a self esteem issue. Try making a list of all the good things about yourself.

Answer 9

hey, well, i know how it feels, I am on the same way :( have a look at shynessexpress.com it deals with different techniques.

Answer 10

there's a great book called "the anxiety and phobia workbook"...