Can someone have social anxiety with someone they already know?
Friday, December 25th, 2009 at
5:59 pm
I understand that social anxiety or social phobia is when someone fears being in a normal social situation typically when meeting new people. I would like to know is it possible to also have social anxiety, but only with people you already know. So the person actually has no worries when meeting new people, but have huge challenges when trying to have a plain ol’ conversation with co-workers or even their own family members.
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Yes! All my life! I have AvPD Walking into a room of strangers is great–no personal commitments yet. Like walking thru a forest But a group of persons I know (even friends)? Can’t do it! All the questions asked and I go blank. And if I do not trust them–I’m gone. The absolute fear of rejection is overwhelming. Sometimes it is not what you can do, it is what you can bear! There are persons you can tolerate for only so long. Then move on. That’s normal. That’s life.