What is Social anxiety disorder?

Question

My teacher told me I might have a Social anxiety disorder. What does it mean?

Answer 1

Fear of groups of people or talking to people. You don't feel like doing anything in public. My ex-husband has this he takes anti depressants for it. Its like anxiety attacks. Talk to a doctor about your symptoms it can be controlled quite easily. It is a very common problem. Good Luck!

Answer 2

Social Anxiety Disorder is an overwhelming worry that people will judge you negatively. This may lead to not wanting to meet new people, talk i crowds or do anything that others may see. Are you worried that others are judging you. (I.e. If I speak they'll laugh at my voice/think I'm dumb/ hate me). This worry also has to cause you to not do things. Forinstance, we all get nervous talking n front of a large crowd, but we do it anyway. Those with Social Anxiety Disorder, will have panic attacks, pass out, skip that day of school etc.

Answer 3

dude your on the same road as me :) Ive put up with it for all my life, i was pretty much born with it. Horrible feeling!! i can say social anxiety is the worse their is as social life is basically life isnt it lol ans its gotta be put to the max i got prescriptions, didnt really help me, helped me a bit but like.. .it was still their, the thing is it isnt really to do with mental health even your doctor may say otherwise, from my experience its just the way your life has been constucted or maybe you were just born with it. But i know the feeling, i can really understand. Sometimes, if the medicine doesnt work, then just say to yourself, "am i gonna let this stupid disorder control what and cannot do and experience" its just a deal with it thing :( :( sometimes it can be linked to the past! i have a friend who actually completely got rid of it. I would strongly recommend you get a prescription, and do as your doctor ses, as my social anxiety was very severe. Depending on yours, ask yourself "Is this affecting my life" "Am i coping" If you have a "no" then i would go and see the doctor, the pills can really settle it for a while. :) I learned to cope with it as i eventually found the pills didnt work and i completely just ignored it and concentrated on something else, its hard but you learn from experience, And yeh, if you want my opinion, the medicine just like helps you chill, it lasts quite a while and you can concentate on what people are saying, the medicine is a good start, and will help you as your talking to people and learning to cope while the disorder is knocked out. But its not a cure :( you have to learn, how did this start, why, and find out what is causing it and eventually you will naturally learn to tackle it. Life is short Dont let this stupid, pointless disorder bring your lifes potential down Best of luck ^_^

Answer 4

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Answer 5

This means crowds cause you to display behaviors that may be irrational, like sweating before talking in front of a group, or feeling dizzy in the grocery store or mall, this is treatable and easy to overcome if you want to do it, if your fears are so great and you avoid social events, then see a mental health professional

Answer 6

this is when you get nervous around people we call it panic attacks ,,,you get hot and your heart beat fast you can sweet and shake,,,it makes you feel ill when people are around you ,its an illness that attacks from the mind and very hard to get over as it states with a thought like i dont like this i feel uncomfortable ,,,and before you know it when ever you are around people this thought comes into your mind and you are feeling ill again ,,,its also known as the fight or flight you either stay and fight it or have to get out of this situaltion as you really cant control how you are feeling and have a vey strong erge to get the hell out ,,ive been like this for 5 years,and its very hard to make your self feel comfortable when your mind is telling you other wise ,it can make you need the loo and make it hard for you to breath ,your legs can become weak ,and your head light,you think you are either going to pass out or have a hear attack ,,,,its a terrible feeling ,and the more you think about what might happen the more chance because you are thinking about it that it do happen its a very nasty circle ,,,you have to try and change your thought patern which isnt very easy in fact its the hardest thing in the world to do ,,,it can make you have very limited consintration ,and you can become forgetfull ,as your mind is working over time checking out every where you go to see if its a place or area where you feel safe ,and if your minds says to you no i dont like this then you start to feel ill again ,its a bugger ,,,,,,,this is socail anxiety disorder ,,,you will need professional help to get over this ,,its hard on your own ,as the more you understand what is happening to you the less you will fear it ,,,,you will have a lot to learn if this is your problem ,,,,people have been known and still are as we speak stuck in their own homes because they are too affraid to go out ,,,seek help now if this is anything like you ,,,,dont deal with this alone,,you will need to take small steps a little at a time to help yourself recover ,,,now you can go and see your teacher and tell them all you have learnt today from a actuall sufferer,,,,i wish you luck ,,,,,all the best ,,kat

Answer 7

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Answer 8

Social anxiety is an experience of fear, apprehension or worry regarding social situations and being evaluated by others
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Answer 9

Social anxiety is where you have a fear of being around people you thinking there judging you on everthing you do. It also so make you scard of meeting new people. It shyness to.

Answer 10

It means you're scared of meeting new people and being in new or unusual situations you're not used to. Get over it by talking to new people. Randoms. Anyone. Just get talking to people you don't know. Little by little you'll realise people aren't really that scary. x