I Have Social Anxiety It's just one of those things that if you don't have it, you can't really...

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It's just one of those things that if you don't have it, you can't really understand it. What could be a simple trip down the street for someone who doesn't have social Anxiety is like the ultimate test for someone who does have social anxiety....

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Phantomhive · 56-60, M

I am right there with ya. Not quite that severe. I do work 3rd shift so I do not have to deal with so many people at work. I also do all of my shopping on my way home. Hardly anyone in the stores, or I do it online. ((((HUGS)))) for you.

NegativeCreep · 26-30, M

It sure sucks! But it's good that you're not that severe!

Phantomhive · 56-60, M

Sorry that you are. I had a friend a few years ago that was a total shut in because of his anxiety. He was always a wreck of emotions. I hope your's never becomes like that.

NegativeCreep · 26-30, M

@Phantomhive: wow that's terrible! I've been trying to be more social lately, but it's very veeery hard

SW-User

Dang. I have social anxiety too, though not that severe. But enough to drain me of all energy if I have to talk to even one person. Leaves me with a bad headache...I'd rather make excuses to not interact. And it's gonna cause me a lot of trouble as my job requires a LOT of communication. (starting in a couple months). I'm already so worried about it that it makes me sick to the stomach and very very very sad and already home sick. You know when you just want to be safe.

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SW-User

You needed it.

NegativeCreep · 26-30, M

@naankebab: thank you (:

SagePoet · 70-79, M

I used to be like you, stress and worry about things that were coming, that was looming, but the serenity prayer helped me out a lot and it goes something like this:

God grant me the serenity to accept his the things I cannot change, the cir age to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference

And if you look at it, doesn't pay to stress what you cannot control, and if you can effect change, then do it, but to worry about something that right now you have no control over well why do it.

Just saying it helped me and it was my entrance into my journey into spirituality....good luck with it

whatever1990 · 31-35, M

yeah same here

NegativeCreep · 26-30, M

That sucks! I'm sorry /:

SagePoet · 70-79, M

I understand as I was once where you are now.

NegativeCreep · 26-30, M

I'm glad you don't have to deal with it that much anymore!

SailorMarz · F

Whoa thats severe

NegativeCreep · 26-30, M

Yep unfortunately

SailorMarz · F

@NegativeCreep43: are you taking anything?

NegativeCreep · 26-30, M

@SailorMarz: I was on depression and anxiety medicine, but it didn't help. I've also been to therapy, which didn't really help either

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NegativeCreep · 26-30, M

It sure does! I'm sorry you have to deal with it /:

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