Why am I nervous all the time?

Question

I get really nervous easily and I can't really handle situations why is that? Also my Dr. diagnoised me with social phobia.

Answer 1

Since you have stated that you have been diagnosed with Social phobia, I think it would be important for you to realize where that might fit within your nervous feelings and the way you handle situations. I've included a link on this diagnosis for you - hope it helps.

Generally speaking, if you get nervous easily and can't handle situations, I think that is okay. When this does become a problem is when it starts affecting your daily functioning. Also, it is important to know that we all get nervous from time to time and handle situations badly too.

I know it's going to sound weird, but sometimes when we get a diagnosis, it is so easy to try to chalk everything up to that diagnosis, and lose sight of the fact that maybe the things we are feeling and doing are normal. That's the question you have to ask yourself - and be sure to not be too hard on yourself.

If it is indeed the social phobia that is playing a role in what you describe, the "why" is long and complicated, but generally speaking it is suggested that many disorders now have a chemical basis to them. With anxiety, there are all sorts of neurotransmitters in your brain that end up out of whack - when this happens we get all the associated symptoms.

Not a very technical answer - sorry - the technical stuff loses me, but plain people-speak is something I can relate to. Hope it helps and good luck.

I have included a couple links for you... one from Wikipedia on social phobia and one from NIMH (people-speak) verson. :-)

Answer 2

This diagnosis is likely to have a rule out flag at this point, unless you have been treated for this pervasively for some time. Do not worry about a preliminay or differential diagnosis. If this is the case, try to work on positive coping skills that will allow you to function effectively within these situations. Like deep breathing.

Answer 3

i'm sociophobic too, so i can sympathise! there are a few cures and therapies available for sociophobes, however if you are prone to panic attacks (feeling like you're going to die from a heart attack), it's usually advisable to get your doctor to prescribe you some beta blockers (these make it easier for your heart to work without pumping like mad) and anti-depressants such as citalopram, paroxetine, seroxat etc.
once your nervousness has subsided a bit, the doctor can put you in touch with a therapist that specialises in this condition.
some therapies include - cognitive behavioral therapy, emotional freedom technique, counselling, psychotherapy, and alternative therapies such as meditation, yoga, reiki, psychic protection etc.

hope that filled you in a bit - if you need more info try a good ol' google search :-)

Answer 4

did sometihng happen to you in public, something may have been programmed into the subconciously makes you nervous around people. You wouldnt even know it really. I would recomend spending time with close friends, go to a party or something on a regualr basis with them. Some understnading may arise.

Answer 5

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Answer 6

what is a bff? you might have an anxiety disorder too

Answer 7

christy i no its u ! ! lol this is one of ur bff

Answer 8

please learn "Meditation" and
practise from basic steps.
Then gradually, you will be able to
handle things calmly .