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I've had my own struggles with social anxiety for most of my life.  I always knew that there were some people out there who genuinely liked me and were attracted to me, but I never knew why.  Also I thought that I...

When i was young i was a happy child who talked a lot and was sociable, But that all changed when i started my first year of primary school.
I was bullied constantly and abused both mentally and physically, The bullies turned everyone...

I tend to isolate. I stay inside. I avoid people in 3D. Feel no one wants me. I am sooo akward. Why would someone want to socialize with me? No one does. Have family who comes when they need something and thats it. Have online friends...

So I know for fact, the biggest thing holding me back from myself and my goals and my LIFE is my anxiety. I will be honest, I have never been to a doctor or psychiatrist about it. Never been properly diagnosed or put on...

I have it too. I'm extremely shy around people I don't know very well. I'll get these... voices I guess you can call them... these thoughts that sound like the people I'm around and they all say bad things about me... "Oh look at...

I've never been popular. Never looked very girly. Was a tomboy when I was little. Been made fun of in every grade of school. Even though school was a hassle, it was a reason to get me out of the house and to deal with being around...

I'm overcoming my anxiety, and it's surprising. It's been happening in small steps that lead to big change... For example, I now can go to the grocery store on a busy Sunday afternoon without much trouble. This is huge for me!! How did...

Im a young woman, 24 years of age and am so lonely.  I shouldn't be. There are many people out there who would love to be friends with me, but I have this fear of being too close to people, or something.  I'm always...

I was diagnosed with social anxiety when I was in 4th grade.  I've always been quiet, and cared a little too much about what people thought of me.  But lately I've noticed that I've got all of the symptoms for Avoidant...

I'm 22 years old, my name is Ztraceny and I have chronic anxiety and agoraphobia.
I wasn't always like this though. Before i became ill with this disorder I used to have a full life, (but back then it didn't seem full enough...

believe me when i say i know  what your talking about .. i have  it so bad ..... its getting worse i dont like to talk to people  face to face  and now i am getting where i dont even want to talk on the phone , i...

My biggest problem with social anxiety is that I sweat a lot. I am somehow nervous when I'm around people - it doesn't matter if they're people I see quite often like my classmates or if they're new people to me. I honestly sweat all...

I knew I would never be a teacher. I’ve struggled all my life with social anxiety. I was very shy in groups and hated giving reports in front of the class in school. In college I avoided classes where the teacher called on people. I...

my fifth time going to the psychiatrist and I've been taking xanapam alprazolam 0.5mg since then.
I wonder how far the meds worked.. I'm still self-conscious in public.
All I have with me so far is a little book of calm and a...

I could think of things all day to talk about, but when I'm in a social situation... all of it just disappears from my mind. It's a vicious cycle. My anxiety causes my mind to go blank, thereby causing yet another disaster of a...

when i was starting school i was a bit shy i remember the first day i was really scared to meet every one but thats probly pretty normal. but what isnt normal is quiting ur job and not trying to get a job because you cant talk to anyone...

Groups of unknown people scare me to death I hate approaching them for what ever reason, But i always cover it with bravado so nobody knows is that wierd?

For as long as I can remember, I've had a social anxiety. I never truly came out of my shell until I was sixteen years old. Don't get me wrong, I've tried having friends, I have a big family but I still feel alone. When I had...

I'm a 20-something college graduate, actually back in school now for a 2nd degree. I've had social anxiety issues for the last five years, I guess since I moved away to college for the first time. My parents noticed I spoke in a lower...

I can't remember living without social anxiety. I have always had it and I always will. Unfortunately, you can't say "I don't like this problem. Can I have a different one?" If...