I stuggle with anxiety. I worry about stuff all the time that's really stupid to even think about. It's really bad when I have to meet new people or walk in front of a crowd. I have no reason to be insecure, but I am. How did you get past this? I hear xanax works, but I know benzos are addictive. Is there any way without medication. Self-help books don't work for me. This really holds me back from doing the stuff I want to accomplish. Personal experiences would be greatly appreciated! Thanks.
2007-04-13 08:35:38 · 9 answers · asked by bamafleck 2 in Health ➔ Mental Health
wow you sound just like me.. well its less now.. but i had the same problem i was soo scared of what people would say about me i watched my self all the time, i was soo insecure and what i do that helps is i make people make me go and do tasks that i would have anxiety about.. they pressure me soo much so example. go stand up in front of a bunch of people and say something.. no matter how much i hated it. i over came it just by doing it. by doing what u hate and what your scared of youll realize that in reality... nobody really cares.. they dont talk about u nor do they care if u go up and talk about them i realized how ridiculous it was so live my life with fear that was a waste of time. so try that. it worked for me.
2007-04-13 08:46:05 · answer #1 · answered by eX0tic 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2016-09-05 12:25:15 · answer #2 · answered by nembhard 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It takes time to overcome the emotional fear of social anxiety, I have found that facing that fear directly and making a strategic plan to introduce myself little by little has been successful. I used karaoke as my plan. I have written about this phobia in the early days of my blog, feel free to follow the link below.
Social anxiety can stem from being humiliated or embarrassed at the hand of others, we fear a repeat of that situation. We have to learn that we are acceptable in our own skins. Often times the person who is experiencing the torment of "everyone is looking at me" is really self reflecting. Small steps can be put in place to overcome your self set restrictions.
2007-04-13 09:26:42 · answer #3 · answered by suzangm 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I took Paxil. I've always been the social butterfly my whole life and then when I was about 23 I was utterly terrified to be in a social situation. I was scared to talk to people!
My doctor prescribed Paxil and about 4 weeks later I could feel the results. I stopped taking Paxil about 2 years later and I've been fine ever since.
2007-04-13 08:43:35 · answer #4 · answered by Pitchow! 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can do couple of things.
a. avoid the situation
b. walk in there with a broad smile and just wave at everyone.
you do not have to know any one of them.
c. go in there with a friend and try to give each other company
d. As you get older this won't bother yu at all.
e. be the first one there so you do not have to walk into a crowd.
I do not recommend the medication. Then you going to cling on to it and will never go with out it.
2007-04-13 08:44:39 · answer #5 · answered by "Vallamkali" 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I found exposing myself to what I was afraid of has helped. I am looking forward to overcoming my fear of flying soon. I also made sure during a scary social situation I had my hubby or a trusted friend with me...that and talk therapy
2007-04-13 08:44:19 · answer #6 · answered by GD-Fan 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Stay away from medication if possible...
I try to expose myself to 'uncomfortable situations' that I find manageable and I know I have an 'escape' from..
And the more often I do it, the less of an issue it becomes...
But I find it's something I have to do on regular basis, otherwise I 'slip back'...
2007-04-13 08:53:55 · answer #7 · answered by bustedsanta 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Ditch the medications and pray. That always helps me.
2007-04-13 08:39:05 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
I avoid public.
2007-04-13 08:40:32 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋