well everytime i go anywere social like to grocery store or waiting in line at a restraunt my heart starts pounding so hard it feels like im going to pass out and im really paranoid this has been happening ever since i had to stay in my home for a whole YEAR and a half because of an incident that happened to me and i didnt see no friends during that time and NEVER went outside and socialized with people i mean its so bad that i wont even go anywere now i used to not be like this since i been cooped in the house is there any way to be back to normal? help im 17
2007-07-29 06:36:03 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
i used to be the same way, i was so afraid to say anything to anyone. i missed out on so many opportunites from being that way. the only thing that helped me was facing my fear i had to force myself to talk to people. now its so much easier for me, i take the attention off of me and ask them about themselves, it takes time just remember to breath
2007-07-29 06:44:36 · answer #1 · answered by roxie k 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would seek help. It sounds like you may have anxiety. I used to be like that, because of what happened growing up. Therapy helped me over come it, and comfortable in social situations. It can really take a toll on someone, being cooped up that long. I'm not a doctor though, but I think therapy can help if you have insurance. Otherwise it just gets worse if it goes untreated. Good luck!!
2007-07-29 06:44:02 · answer #2 · answered by That Girl 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You suffer from an extreme social phobia. The only way to overcome it is to get help with a good therapist. You'll have to force yourself to see someone, even getting to the therapist will be difficult but I don't see any other way. Once you undergo therapy to find out why you've become like this, you'll slowly make progress. She or he will start you out slowly and will go on social outings with you while helping you every step of the way. It shouldn't take that long before you'll be out comfortably on your own. Good luck.
2007-07-29 06:42:30 · answer #3 · answered by Gayle 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Take baby steps. Go outside and just walk around the block. You'll probably see other people but don't have to interact with them. Just put yourself in those types of situations... where you can be near other people but they are not right in your space like at a grocery store or a restaurant. Gradually you'll build up your confidence among other people again. It just takes time.
2007-07-29 06:43:20 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The only way to overcome your social fear is to face it. Go out there like you used to with the mindset knowing that you used to be able to do it, and nothing has really changed. The only way to resolve problems is to face them, not run from them.
2007-07-29 06:41:17 · answer #5 · answered by bjeezy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What your suffering from is a condition called agrophobia.
You may have to consult with a psychiatrist to recieve
medication to get over your problem. Check the source
for more information.
2007-07-29 06:48:00 · answer #6 · answered by Brian Sanders 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The only thing you can do is Face it......go out hang with friends....go see a movie or something! Hanging with your friends are always fun.....BUT don't be live me and get in to trouble LOL
2007-07-29 06:56:52 · answer #7 · answered by skatergirl3722 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
don't make yourself do the things you are afraid of.Take it easy,only do what you can for now.It will get better.
I was like you when I was young and I eventually got over it.
You will too.Just don't worry about it.
2007-07-29 06:41:56 · answer #8 · answered by freebird 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
OMG. You just woke me up. If I dont stop doing exactly wat your doing im going to be just like you. Or worse. I have the exact same problem. Thankyou.
2007-07-29 07:08:30 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-07-29 06:49:00 · answer #10 · answered by HJG 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋