Social anxiety..?

[SonEric84]

Does anyone have this? If so could you list the symptoms and tell me what you have done to get help with it. Thanks.

[shes soo lovely]

my brother has it...dont try to diagnose yourself, i forgot the name of the drug with the little egg things bouncing around on the commercial...but id say go check their website or look it up on web md

[weezer182]

go see a doctor

[whiteboypain]

my brother has it...dont try to diagnose yourself, i forgot the name of the drug with the little egg things bouncing around on the commercial...but id say go check their website or look it up on web md
Yes, you're thinking of Zoloft.

[whiteboypain]

I have Social Anxiety. Zoloft helps a little. Um, it has gotten worse for me. There doesn't seem to be much to help me unfortunately. It sucks pretty bad.

[whiteboypain]

But yes, go see a doctor about this. They will help...

[DroppedUrPocket]

http://www.webmd.com/hw/mental_health/hw177325.asp

[IAPAI]

Does anyone have this? If so could you list the symptoms and tell me what you have done to get help with it. Thanks.

alcohol in large doses. works for me.
edit: or amphetamines.

[Shatter590]

i have social anxiety disorder

I control it by sheer force of will.

[ClapClapSnap]

i have social anxiety disorder

I control it by sheer force of will.

same here...i tried meds for a month and got off of them because i couldn't stand how numb i felt.

[Shatter590]

same here...i tried meds for a month and got off of them because i couldn't stand how numb i felt.

i never allowed them to put me on meds. only problem is i can be frayed most of the time, and once a week or so i get really depressed because I have no willpower to stave off those emotions, all of it is keeping me sane.

[whiteboypain]

alcohol in large doses. works for me.
edit: or amphetamines.
No, do not do this. It will make your problem much worse.

[Lueda Alia]

Medication does absolutely nothing. At least for me it didn't. I really think that the person having the problem is the only one who can fix it - on their own. That's how it worked for me anyway. I always asked myself, "What's the worst that could happen?" whenever I would start to feel really anxious, and after a while, I'd realize that nothing bad could actually happen at all - in whatever situation.

There's honestly no "cure" I could tell you about, but these little things I did, helped me overcome my anxiety and depression. It's all about having control of your own brain/system.

[Shatter590]

mind over matter

[pinkjinx87]

mind over matterHello. Um yeah I agree..Mind over matter. I think I have a mild case of social anxiety.

[Shatter590]

hello again, danielle.

why do you think so?

[mouood]

I was on meds for about 4-5 years, and I got off them about 2 years ago. Feel better now than I ever did while on them. That's just me though. I know some people who take meds and they help them.

[pinkjinx87]

hello again, danielle.

why do you think so?I dunno..sometimes I get really nervous when I'm around people. Not often. I'd much rather have a conversation with one or two people than with a bunch, ofcourse thats prolly the introvert in me.

[Shatter590]

yeah, sounds more like beigna bit introverted.

with me, I used to avoid people like the plague, and it physically hurt when I was forced to go into a room.

you just probably like smaller groups

[pinkjinx87]

yeah, sounds more like beigna bit introverted.

with me, I used to avoid people like the plague, and it physically hurt when I was forced to go into a room.

you just probably like smaller groupsYeah. I just took the Myers Briggs test..ever heard of it? It selects what type of person you are and what kind of jobs you would be best in. O yeah..introvert here. So what do you do, just push your self to be around people?

[Shatter590]

Yeah. I just took the Myers Briggs test..ever heard of it? It selects what type of person you are and what kind of jobs you would be best in. O yeah..introvert here. So what do you do, just push your self to be around people?

i need to try that test then.

sort of. I willingly entered myself into social situations until i stopped feeling the anxiety. now I can go into rooms, but if i'm alone in a group of people i dont know, I can be just as introverted as ever. like when I go to shows, It can be horrible. well, part of it is also because I always end up with all the couples and it tugs at me, but you get the picture lol

[pinkjinx87]

i need to try that test then.

sort of. I willingly entered myself into social situations until i stopped feeling the anxiety. now I can go into rooms, but if i'm alone in a group of people i dont know, I can be just as introverted as ever. like when I go to shows, It can be horrible. well, part of it is also because I always end up with all the couples and it tugs at me, but you get the picture lolYeah. Well if that helped you be more social and stop being afraid, then thats good. I hate speaking in front of a group of people or a class. I can do it but I'm shaking the whole time, lol.

[Shatter590]

Yeah. Well if that helped you be more social and stop being afraid, then thats good. I hate speaking in front of a group of people or a class. I can do it but I'm shaking the whole time, lol.
thats just something you need to gradually get over. i used to be that way, but i did it so often I eventually got over it.

if you wanna chat via, AIM, BTW, I am on right now. might be easier.

[VinnyVegas]

I've recently come to the conclusion that I probably have serious social anxiety disorder. The past two years have gotten absolutely out of control with regards to my anxiety.

I stopped going to class because of my anxiety; I've been denied promotions; and I'm at a standstill with my degree because I can't get through my speech class (I hyperventilate). I also lost my scholarship because of my social anxiety.

My advice would be to go to a doctor, psychiatrist, or whatever and get some help. I'm making an appointment this week, and I'm hopeful that things will get better. Good luck with everything...

[pinkjinx87]

I've recently come to the conclusion that I probably have serious social anxiety disorder. The past two years have gotten absolutely out of control with regards to my anxiety.

I stopped going to class because of my anxiety; I've been denied promotions; and I'm at a standstill with my degree because I can't get through my speech class (I hyperventilate). I also lost my scholarship because of my social anxiety.

My advice would be to go to a doctor, psychiatrist, or whatever and get some help. I'm making an appointment this week, and I'm hopeful that things will get better. Good luck with everything...I will. Thanks for the advice. :)

[ClapClapSnap]

I've recently come to the conclusion that I probably have serious social anxiety disorder. The past two years have gotten absolutely out of control with regards to my anxiety.

I stopped going to class because of my anxiety; I've been denied promotions; and I'm at a standstill with my degree because I can't get through my speech class (I hyperventilate). I also lost my scholarship because of my social anxiety.

My advice would be to go to a doctor, psychiatrist, or whatever and get some help. I'm making an appointment this week, and I'm hopeful that things will get better. Good luck with everything...

wow same here...that's part of the reason i'm not in school right now...because i couldn't deal with going classes and i failed out...

and i won't change jobs because i know how difficult it'll be for me to deal with...but i'm working on getting better

i know it might suck going to talk to someone about this [i know it did for me] and someone suggested this book (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/157224223X/qid=1140556241/sr=2-2/ref=pd_bbs_b_2_2/102-2116156-5696953?s=books&v=glance&n=283155) to me...i know it sounds lame but it has a lot of good stuff in there that could help you out a lot...

i still suggest going to a doctor too...but the book might help you get some knowledge on the subject

[MLLMillenium]

nope

[pinkjinx87]

Anyone else ever taken the Myers Briggs type selection test? Just curious.

[Shatter590]

can i take this online somewhere?

[pinkjinx87]

can i take this online somewhere?no..actually my teacher told me that it costs money to take this test. I took it in this class i'm taking.

[Shatter590]

lol

then screw that, pardon my french.

god i hate it when they make you pay for things like that.

[roxy]

Anyone else ever taken the Myers Briggs type selection test? Just curious.
i am pretty sure we took it in high school

[DroppedUrPocket]

Ashley gives me social angst.

[VinnyVegas]

wow same here...that's part of the reason i'm not in school right now...because i couldn't deal with going classes and i failed out...

and i won't change jobs because i know how difficult it'll be for me to deal with...but i'm working on getting better

i know it might suck going to talk to someone about this [i know it did for me] and someone suggested this book (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/157224223X/qid=1140556241/sr=2-2/ref=pd_bbs_b_2_2/102-2116156-5696953?s=books&v=glance&n=283155) to me...i know it sounds lame but it has a lot of good stuff in there that could help you out a lot...

i still suggest going to a doctor too...but the book might help you get some knowledge on the subject

Thanks, I'll definately check this book out.

[roxy]

Ashley gives me social angst.
stop using excuses to why you cant perform....;)

[DroppedUrPocket]

stop using excuses to why you cant perform....;)
I've been found out!

[Lueda Alia]

I've recently come to the conclusion that I probably have serious social anxiety disorder. The past two years have gotten absolutely out of control with regards to my anxiety.

I stopped going to class because of my anxiety; I've been denied promotions; and I'm at a standstill with my degree because I can't get through my speech class (I hyperventilate). I also lost my scholarship because of my social anxiety.

My advice would be to go to a doctor, psychiatrist, or whatever and get some help. I'm making an appointment this week, and I'm hopeful that things will get better. Good luck with everything...
that's why I'm still in HS. I just couldn't make it to classes because I'd end up bawling as soon as I'd get to my locker. depression pretty much messed up my life in the worst possible way.

[pinkjinx87]

i am pretty sure we took it in high schoolWe took this small test in hs called the holland something or another. This Myers-Briggs test is long and detailed. It gives you a page on your type and everything from graphs to your weaknesses.

[SonEric84]

Thanks to everyone who replied with sincere suggestions. I just feel like my feelings hold me down and stop me from doing things in life, I get really nervous over stupid things...I'm actually pretty ashamed about it and most of the time I guess I just pretend it doesn't exist but it's getting harder to do that.

[roxy]

We took this small test in hs called the holland something or another. This Myers-Briggs test is long and detailed. It gives you a page on your type and everything from graphs to your weaknesses.
yep. the test took forever. supposedly gave you every aspect of your personality. it was in 9th grade though.

[richter915]

I don't have a social problem...I'm just playing hard to get

ya

that's it

[sleepygrlgreen]

I don't have a social problem...I'm just playing hard to get

ya

that's itYou just hate everyone in general. You're a very bitter person. Haha. "See that girl? I fucking hate her!" "Ugh, that guy's a ***." ...That's all I hear out of your mouth!

[patriciapaulsen]

:swing: look it up on google.............i don't know.

[pinkjinx87]

yep. the test took forever. supposedly gave you every aspect of your personality. it was in 9th grade though.Yeah..like 126 questions. Just to find out what I already know. My teacher said that some companys require their employees to take this test.

[Just Decent]

my brother has it...dont try to diagnose yourself, i forgot the name of the drug with the little egg things bouncing around on the commercial...but id say go check their website or look it up on web md


haha, you mean, see a professional, and noot a money hungry often incorrect advertisement? lol

[pinkjinx87]

Zoloft...the bouncy little egg dude. What? I know I watch too much TV.

[Shatter590]

lol. the concept of a sad egg amazes me.

[pinkjinx87]

That egg was pretty sad..actually I think my mom was taking Zoloft for a little while.

[Shatter590]

everyone i know has taken it. it helps for a little while, but afterwards you just get worse.

[pinkjinx87]

Well I've never taken any kind of medication for that type of problem. By the way, hello. lol.

[Shatter590]

i've refused meds. I will not allow them to mess with my brain like that

Hello =).

[pinkjinx87]

Yeah, whatever you think is right. I don't even think that i'm allergic to anything.

[Shatter590]

i'm just anti medication. i feel that it doesnt cure anything, just covers up the problem.

[pinkjinx87]

Yeah, I think that we depend on medication too much these days.

[Shatter590]

theres a line for that:

I couldn't believe my eyes/when I woke up this morning/I looked at the sidewalk that there were a million people dressed the same/and answered their cell phones at the same time/and all popped a pill for the same disorder/cant have that, no we cant have that.

[pinkjinx87]

Yup..and that's how it is.

[Shatter590]

at least some of us recognize it.
just want to say that you rock, danielle

[pinkjinx87]

You too.

[SonEric84]

You just hate everyone in general. You're a very bitter person. Haha. "See that girl? I fucking hate her!" "Ugh, that guy's a ***." ...That's all I hear out of your mouth!

I hate people in general too....but that's a different story.

[whiteboypain]

Thanks to everyone who replied with sincere suggestions. I just feel like my feelings hold me down and stop me from doing things in life, I get really nervous over stupid things...I'm actually pretty ashamed about it and most of the time I guess I just pretend it doesn't exist but it's getting harder to do that.
That's exactly how i feel. I take Medication. Personally, i don't think it is helping or going to help. Talking to a Psychiatrist helps some. But mostly, you have to just do what you have to do. I know it sounds easier said then done. I know what my problem is, i'm just scared to face it and that's why i have Depression. Anxiety came with it after a few years of being depressed. Supposedly they go hand and hang sometimes. Well, that's what the doc said. Just don't give up.

[Greg]

signs of social anxiety?

listen to Say Anything's.... Is A Real Boy

[Jentheoptimist]

signs of social anxiety?

listen to Say Anything's.... Is A Real Boy
haha. Max just has selective social anxiety because when me and my boyfriend talked to him, we talked for like soo long. Then when it was just me and two female friends he was all nervous. I seen him talking to dudes all cool one minute, and then some fat chick walked up and then he doesn't know one word of english. lol I love him.

[SonEric84]

That's exactly how i feel. I take Medication. Personally, i don't think it is helping or going to help. Talking to a Psychiatrist helps some. But mostly, you have to just do what you have to do. I know it sounds easier said then done. I know what my problem is, i'm just scared to face it and that's why i have Depression. Anxiety came with it after a few years of being depressed. Supposedly they go hand and hang sometimes. Well, that's what the doc said. Just don't give up.


Yeah, I've been thinking about talking to someone...but I don't have any insurance so that makes it harder. I'm actually kind of weirded about the thought of taking medication because I don't want it to change me like completely or something. Thanks though this helps some.

[brandnewlmc]

http://www.webmd.com/hw/mental_health/hw177325.asp

thanks for that link, i kept havign anxiety attacks, i had one today in englsih lesson, and i dident know why. but youve made it all alot clearer. and know i think i know what it is. thanks alot.

[Vincewithouthee]

There's a difference between school and social anxiety. I've had school problems in the past and I still kind of do. I simply say I don't like school at all and it's true. I could've been labeled as someone that did have social or school anxiety problems, but I really don't. I love being social, it's the only thing i really have fun with anymore. With school, I simply hate it. When I'm there I don't mind it at all, but there's just something about it I don't like.

The things that have helped me more than anything was to talk to someone that understands me. Listening to music is always a huggggeeee plus. Doctors and medicine rarely ever work, I wouldn't exactly trust them. They can help, but most of the time they never do.

There's also a few alternative/private schools you can go to. I know a few people that do that and I also know a few that take "mall school" and home school. They all say it still sucks but they're better than public schools.

Good luck with everything by the way.

[xStareAtThesunx]

From what I hear from friends and people, medication doesn't seem to work that well for this particular issue.

I don't know if it's social anxiety or not but I cannot talk in front of groups of people. My friends I'm fine with but if I have to do a presentation for something, I need to go to my teacher and ask to write a paper or do some alternate assignment instead because I have panic attacks in front of the class if I have to do any kind of presentation which is an awful experience.

It got really bad last year and I wound up doing more work to avoid the situations but I've been trying to be strong and work on the problem although I still can't talk in front of a class to this day. I think it's something you have to try and overcome on your own and be strong about it and have control over your mind. Good luck with everything.

[Briman]

ooh I think I might be socially anxious sometimes, It's weird though for me because like I talk to everyone normally and can make jokes to anyone but standing up in front of the class I turn all red and stutter. But people find me a really good conversationalist and stuff so I'm not sure where it's coming from :S

[BrokenWindow]

Everyone is saying to go see a doctor, but what kind of doctor do I see. I am trying the mind over matter thing but its too hard. It sux feeling like I have no life.

[idowhatiamtold]

1. An extreme fear of a situation in which you have to meet new people or you may be scrutinized by others.
2. The feared social situations are experienced with intense anxiety or avoided entirely.
3. The anxiety-provoking social situation causes physical symptoms like blushing, sweating, shaking, trembling, tense muscles, shaky voice, dry mouth or a pounding heart.

[SonEric84]

1. An extreme fear of a situation in which you have to meet new people or you may be scrutinized by others.
2. The feared social situations are experienced with intense anxiety or avoided entirely.
3. The anxiety-provoking social situation causes physical symptoms like blushing, sweating, shaking, trembling, tense muscles, shaky voice, dry mouth or a pounding heart.



Heh....I definitely have ALL of those problems.

[OveriseFan]

Do not go on meds.

[OveriseFan]

1. An extreme fear of a situation in which you have to meet new people or you may be scrutinized by others.
2. The feared social situations are experienced with intense anxiety or avoided entirely.
3. The anxiety-provoking social situation causes physical symptoms like blushing, sweating, shaking, trembling, tense muscles, shaky voice, dry mouth or a pounding heart.

I have the 3rd one, but no others...

I don't think I have the others anyway.

For example: Today I was going for an interview for a school hoping to get a full scholarship, I didn't feel nervous, but when I sat down I couldn't stop shaking, and it happens other times I've been nervous.

Regardless, I don't think I have anything wrong, and if I do, I don't care because I don't feel there's anything doctors can do to fix it. (It's all yourself)

[SonEric84]

I have the 3rd one, but no others...

I don't think I have the others anyway.

For example: Today I was going for an interview for a school hoping to get a full scholarship, I didn't feel nervous, but when I sat down I couldn't stop shaking, and it happens other times I've been nervous.

Regardless, I don't think I have anything wrong, and if I do, I don't care because I don't feel there's anything doctors can do to fix it. (It's all yourself)


I don't feel like a doctor could do anything to fix it either, but I've pretty much gotten to the point where I'll avoid any situation where I'll get like that...which is definitely not working for me anymore and I just don't know what to do to "get over it."

[monkeyboy14]

Medication does absolutely nothing. At least for me it didn't. I really think that the person having the problem is the only one who can fix it - on their own. That's how it worked for me anyway. I always asked myself, "What's the worst that could happen?" whenever I would start to feel really anxious, and after a while, I'd realize that nothing bad could actually happen at all - in whatever situation.

There's honestly no "cure" I could tell you about, but these little things I did, helped me overcome my anxiety and depression. It's all about having control of your own brain/system.

Smart girl. Listen to her

[ClapClapSnap]

Everyone is saying to go see a doctor, but what kind of doctor do I see. I am trying the mind over matter thing but its too hard. It sux feeling like I have no life.


well, if you want to talk to someone about it, go to your regular doctor and tell him what's up. he'll probably give you a number to call someone else, like a counselor or something.


i went that route and didn't like it at all...i think trying to deal with it yourself is tough, but it's the only way you really can get better. doctors are just quick to throw meds at you and get on to their next patient.

look up that book i posted earlier in this thread...it has a lot of information and ways to help yourself out. and instead of relying on doctors, it has you rely on yourself [and friends and family] to help you get better.


i hope this helped a bit...you can pm me or something it want.