What (psychologically) is wrong with me? Is it anxiety disorder, OCD, etc?

Question

symptoms:

I. I freak out doing public speaking
1.my heart races like crazy, my voice staggers, my hands shake, everything in me becomes cold and shivery, I can't concentrate

II. I don't like public areas/events
1.i dont like going to public things where there are plenty of people staring and walking; i always feel like im the center of attention to them.
2.i dont like asking employees or any stranger for help or anything like that at a public place. i prefer to do shopping and things on the net where i dont have to talk to anyone. even talking on the phone with strangers doesn't suit me.

III. i freak out before taking MAJOR exams (like APs)
1.I always believe that i dont have enough information in my head and my heart beats pretty fast when i come upon something that i didnt study--even if i know the majority of the rest of the questions.

IV. im VERY sensitive to even the most unharmful insults/mean comments, questions/critiques

what is this and how do i treat this?

Answer 1

Prozack would change all that

Answer 2

I have had some similar feelings before. It sounds like it may be panic attacks or performance anxiety. A good anti-anxiety pill from your doctor may help. Also, if you notice your heart racing on a regular basis, you may have an elevated heart rate, which your doctor could determine. You may also hate the feeling of "being trapped" in an exam, a mall, etc. Try to pinpoint the source of your feelings, whether they be from a traumatic experience or childhood. Hope this helps.

Answer 3

It sounds like very severe anxiety to me, or maybe social anxiety disorder. The public speaking them isn't rare, so I don't know if thats part of a disorder--many people have terrible problems with public speaking. Sounds like social anxiety disorder, though: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Social_Anxiety_Disorder
See a therapist and discuss options. Medication is one.

Answer 4

The Huggy' says...........life is like a butterfly.......just let go and see what happens........stay classy