Social anxiety?
Friday, March 5th, 2010 at
10:47 am
My brother very obviously has social anxiety disorder but my mom refuses to take him to a psychologist, although I seriously insist on doing so. She’s quite adamant. He doesn’t have a school counselor that can help him, so is there anything we can do? He’s 13, I’m 16, and I can’t drive yet, but is there anything else I can do? Are there any books I can help him? His social anxiety seems to be ruining his life.
How can I speak to a doctor–I haven’t any money. I thought you had to pay for a doctor’s appointment. If I’m wrong, well excuse me. lol.
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I have social anxiety too. I told my mom, but she simply laughed.
You don’t need a psychologist. Send him to school dances, take him to the mall.. he will and can make it through
Whatever you do, since your his older sister its your job to take care of him. Please don’t let this keep up! it will ruin his whole life.. Send him to sports clubs.. or maybe tell him to join school sports..
I hope all goes well. I also have social anxiety and i’m trying to get over it. I get over it by myself since i have no one to help me. I am an only child. Your brother is very lucky to have you.
I guess I just take it day by day, and try to overcome my fear. Smile at everyone possible. I think it as if its my challenge.
I get nervous when i simply go to the grocery store. But you know what, who cares?
xox
firstly bravo for noticin the signs and wantin to help.
You can go speak with your doctor regardin his issues, a teacher u can both trust and they can refer him.
How close are you and your brother? can you have a chat and find out the cause of his underlyin fears? is he comfortable to confide in anyone, because until he is sadly you cant help him at all.
he needs to not aware but ready to accept the help. he wont need medication, he just needs the to know how to manage his anxieties, and this can be done very easy simply by talkin.
good luck to you both