I always wonder if I am normal , because I have extreme difficulty looking at people and chatting with them .
1)I lack that gentle humour humas are known to posess !
I feel everyone else is normal , but not me . I always think I will never be like others - chatting and enjoying life ...
Also I find it difficult to laugh when u talk with someone . My concentratio slips to the way someone looks ( I stare anyone to death !) and it puts me off when I think odd things about people like his nose is skewed or he looks bad etc ...
2)Am I hyperactive ? - I cant control my laugh when soomeone says something funny , and I kinda giggle blush etc ... weird in social situation ... ! Also I wont be able to l
3)I feel I am paranoid as well . Not easily taking people into confidence ...
Overall feels like a loner and dont know how to go about in Life ?
Has any one had a real life experience of the same sorts and if yes hwo did you tackle this difficulty ?
I will be obliged if you can help me ...
2007-02-24 00:33:00 · 7 answers · asked by WaterGuy 3 in Health ➔ Mental Health
Hello WaterGuy,
The symptoms you are describing fit with some type of Social Anxiety, though, you cannot get a true diagnosis over the internet.
Relax and learn to Enjoy Life!
There is help available for people who are experiencing the symptoms you list. Most people can be helped with medication and or talk therapy, a combination of both seems to have best results.
If your symptoms are disrupting your life and causing you distress and affecting your activities, you could benefit from medical or psychological treatment/support. Best to talk this over with your doctor or mental health care professional. If needed, your family doctor can give you a referral to a mental health care professional.
There is no need to go through life feeling like a loner. With help, you will learn coping skills and recognize that you fit right in after all :)
Good luck and Best wishes
S
2007-02-24 00:55:12 · answer #1 · answered by Sharlene R 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The feelings you're having are perfectly normal. When I was much younger I felt the same way you're feeling now. I felt like I could not talk to anyone without them being critical of me. I felt they would not like me if I opened my mouth. I am still very hyperactive at the age of 43. And now I still cannot control my laugh if someone says something funny or tells me a joke. If you're feeling paranoid of people picture them all in their underwear. This always makes me more comfortable to be around them. Especially the fat ones and the ones that think they know it all.
2007-02-24 01:19:38 · answer #2 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could be you are shy, or could be Asperger's syndrome (a very mild form of autism). I was so shy that the teachers thought I was mentally retarded. What I did was learn social skills through theater, debate, speech, etc. As an adult, you could try taking a communications class at a local community college, or go for some counseling to learn better skills. Or get a book at the library. Talking and listening to others is a SKILL that must be LEARNED. some people learn this skill better than others, but hey, some people learn math better than others. When you practice, you will gain confidence.
Good luck!! You will not get over this without taking it on as a project, in my opinion.
2007-02-24 00:47:19 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm the same, but I have met people who are more nervous than me, so I don't let it bother me too much.
I think being more reserved makes you a better person, as you tend to actually listen to the people around you.
2007-02-24 00:40:51 · answer #4 · answered by Mighty C 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it took me style of each week to get used to it. eating could be a concern. try sticking to puddings, apple sauce, soup, and in case you are able to take it in line with hazard a pb & j sandwich on comfortable bread. speaking you do no longer might desire to fret approximately. as quickly as your cheeks stretch and get used to it then you certainly can communicate, your voice could be slightly (yet no longer majorly) diverse. you will possibly be able to additionally get cuts on your cheeks from the brackets. this might take place for a protracted time. i've got had mine for around a year and that i nevertheless get the occasional cuts.
2016-10-16 09:26:46 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
take it one step at a time. and recovery is taking action so you are doing that right now,but you need to do that face to face.there is a quote i love. FEAR ROBS US FROM LIVING...GO LIVE FACE YOUR FEARS
2007-02-24 00:58:20 · answer #6 · answered by Dove4ever 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
youre just shy , you will overcome it. best way is to start talking about anything and everything.
2007-02-24 00:37:58 · answer #7 · answered by duc602 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋