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If you find the answer to this question, let me know. Iam the exact same way. People seem to think i am stuck-up, or a b tch. My husband is the only one that gets me. One thing I have learned, when i do talk to people, i try to talk enough to bring up my shyness and it seems after that they know im not stuck-up and they reach out more. I dont take it anymore but when i was on lexapro, i was more confident with who i was and was able to talk more to people.
I am not a therapist and have no qualifications to diagnose you, but it sounds to me like you have social anxiety. I wish I knew how old you were as it would perhaps change some of my advice.
There ARE self-help books out there, but I don't really put much stock in them. I would rather urge you to see a therapist trained in anxiety issues to help you overcome this, which you definitely CAN.
Yes, I have similar anxiety associated with certain social interactions. I have diagnosed generalized anxiety, not social anxiety. The only difference I see is, unlike my husband who suffers from social anxiety, I can experience heightened anxiety for a wide range of causes, and be perfectly at ease in many social settings. But one recurring issue I have is that when I ‘let my guard down’ I stress out that I start talking too much.
Hi my name is charly and ive had anxiety problems since i was 7yrs old but i didnt know this until about 2 yrs ago when i got a full blown panic attack im on lexapro right now and it seems to be helping but would to get feedback from anyone regarding tips to help me get over my anxiety i have gad and i always think my hearts failing n checking my pulse but i think its cause of the paanic attacks,
ve done. After few experiments, finding some jobs, talking to friends, going to social gatherings. I came to a conclusion that everyone seems to notice something different about me, and the best I could do is to adjust to it (since there seems to be no way to go back to pre-patm).
Here are few tips that will help you get rid of the symptoms.
1. Try to relax and breathe deep.
2. Maintain your focus on what you are doing.
3.
So I've just recently become open with my social anxiety. I remember being in middle school and thinking that something was horribly wrong with me. I would get so nervouse around people. My body would tremble, my voice would shake and I couldn't think clearly. I've become more comfortable with being uncomfortable, and yes I do notice that there are plenty of people that are shy, but I really hate the fact that my real personality can't show when I'm around people.
Anyone else get social anxiety in big groups? I have always been an anxious person in general but i have always Been able to manage it and show up to group events. I have noticed now though the farther along i get the more anxious i get and the more i get the overwhelming urge to bolt from events. Its getting bad too. Any one else or any ideas?
Yes, it does sound like social anxiety. Have you thought about getting in to counseling to help with this?
I have a presentation coming up next week, so I decided to go and seek medical help today. I went to my doctor and he diagnosed me with social anxiety. He said that the best treatment is cognitive behavioral therapy, but he prescribed me some medication to get me through this semester. He prescribed 10 mg propranolol (inderal) 3 times a day and an extra 10 mg inderal 1 hour before the presentation + 0.25 mg Xanax 1 hour before the presentation.
I know, when you feel the anxiety, it leads to more anxiety because you are anxious they will notice your anxiety... Higher heart rate, blood pressure, chest pains, wish to immediately leave the place... And to me, it seems better to leave home at night or when it is colder or rainy, because there are less people out there, on the street... You are not alone!
I would also have to agree that counseling can really help with social anxiety. First of all, don't feel ashamed or embarrased about it because many people suffer from this in my opinion. In my experience, counseling can she some light on why you are feeling anxious, make it less confusing, and gvie you as step by step approach to confront it.
have a time limit. I know that if she had my social anxiety or whatever my problem is, I would leave with her once she reached her limit. But my wife won't do it. And it ticks me off. Then I get angrier inside, and I withdraw even more. Many times, I take 2 or 3 trips to the bathroom just to get 5 minutes to myself for some peace and quiet. By the end of the night, I'm exhausted, mentally and physically. She doesn't understand how emotionally draining it is to socialize.
Yes you do have social anxiety. I have had it for years and now it has turned into agoraphobia. I also have panic attacks. I am not saying all this could happen to you but just be aware of these things.
Have you seen a therapist? I stay secluded to my home but my therapist is trying to help me with these issues. I take xanax for the panic attacks and anxiety. But they do have different meds.
I suggest you go to a mental health facility in your area. They can be quite helpful.
So I have endured Social Anxiety all my life. Along with Depression, these two make a great pair!
My question is this. How does one go about getting a job, going back to school, buying a car, etc, when you don't have money, because you can't get a job because you can't be around people (social anxiety)? This *****. It's really a nasty circle.
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What you describe is pretty typical for someone with either panic disorder or social anxiety. Our homes are our "safe place...so even somewhere mundane like the grocery store can cause us anxiety (or panic attacks). It also could be more social related, where you become anxious around people (or certain people anyway) or social situations.
It would be helpful to be able to kind of narrow down what KIND of anxiety you are dealing with. While therapy is often very similar...
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