I Have Social Anxiety

I Know What You Mean

By: queenpin

Written on October 19th, 2006

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 dont like going places b/c i dont like people looking at me . so what should we do ? what is there to do ?????? its really a phobia

i have the name of it its agoraphobia

By: queenpin

Age: 31-35 , Female

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4 responses

lafsnack

Maybe you could look at going on an outward bounds course as they are for building confidence and teamwork experience.

Nov 7, 2011
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xtacylove07

I had agoraphobia about being on the phones at work. It was dead silent in there all day every day, and people could hear your converstations.... I had a panick attack once, and cried my eyes out to my boss b/c he made me make a call. hahaha. sorry I have to laugh at myself.

I did something about it i quit that job lol. Not b/c of that reason tho, but defitnly a huge contribution to my decision.

I believe congnitive behavior is the answer! It has to do with all the negative thoughts you don't even realize you are putting in your head.

Aug 6, 2011
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Pam8

Take little steps and reward yourself when you achieve them. I have had social anxiety and find it gets better with practice. Try not to worry about how you sound or act. Nobody is perfect.

May 10, 2010
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prettyinpink

i almost had agoraphobia so i know what you mean truly!! i have panic disorder and i take meds. talking with people i don't know is extremely hard, i would way rather talk on the phone than in person . my face usually goes red or something stupid. social anxiety is the pits. a good phsychiatrist, maybe meds and alot of hard work and determination.

Mar 25, 2007
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