Living with Social Anxiety Disorder

"In my distress I prayed to the Lord and the Lord answered me and rescued me. The Lord is for me, so I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me? Yes, the Lord is for me; he will help me." - Psalm 118:5-7

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• social
• anxiety
• disorder
• shyness
• shy
• scared
• phobia

[2012XF3]

I feel the same man,i dont hav the balls like u to make my own video

[belindamcgery]

Anyone tried meds and therapy? Ive had some good success with this combination. Also, all you social anxiety sufferers should come and talk to us other on Mapofmates.

[Micromusecut]

For me it´s not difficult to talk to people I don´t know, u know just talking about everyday-stuff. But when it becomes personal like "do u have a boyfriend?" or "what do u do in ur sparetime/ at weekends" I HATE THAT! I do NOTHING, I´ve never had a boyfriend..I mean that feels embarrassing to admit.

It´s OK when I´m with a group of people, but its when I´m alone with just ONE person I panic just FREAK OUT!

I don´t wanna spend time with anyone, I´m only calm when I´m totally alone.

[IndigoBeagles]

OH I SO agree on the whole high school issues too... I'm in grade 11, and everything that you said stressed you out... im having those issues right now. I can't deal with presentations.

And i know what you mean about the whole thing with "making excuses ro get out of social situations with friends, etc.." I do it a lot. :/

I feel like dealing with it does help... but people who dont have this will never understand... But I keep pushing.. trying to get over this.

[IndigoBeagles]

I feel for you. I know EXACTLY how you feel too. It's hard to deal with. Especially when going out and attempting to face those fears of it all... :(

[izaak791]

dayum! I thought I was alone...this guy is me and I am him.

[TheZoelzer2]

u would be a great catch for some lucky lady dude.

[UmeRonaldo]

YOu'r me

[xX3DG4meXx]

You say that pills won't work.. Of course they will not solve all your problems and completely change you, there's no magic. But to say they don't work is stupid. Prescription drugs will improve your mood, they won't make you talkative, but they will make it easier for you to be outgoing because they help you worry less. They won't do all the work either.. If you take pills AND also do what you need to do (along with some therapy, that would help) Social Anxiety is actually very treatable.

[mizzfitroses]

i had to give a presentation today in class and i was shaking so badly that i had to keep my face turned towards the board so the rest of the class wouldnt see me. i could hear them whispering about me and it made it so much worse. having social anxiety is hell.