Comments on: social anxiety?

By: hana hator

hana hator — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 06:58:26 +0000

It is easy to write advice, and there is only one thing that really helps. But i can only imagine how stupid sounds to you. You need to learn about yourself, and to make yourself to believe in you. That is the only way.

By: crownvic64

crownvic64 — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 06:58:26 +0000

Seriously the only thing that helped me was meds……..but only clonazapam works……….of course I had anxiety for 12 yrs before I finally gave in to meds!

By: Kelly V

Kelly V — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 06:58:26 +0000

tell your doctor
he will prescribe some Valium

By: gush_katif_girl

gush_katif_girl — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 06:58:26 +0000

I have a similar problem just try your hardest to ignore it it’s really hard sometimtes especially with cases where you do end up hyperventalateing and it’s really hard to learn and ignore it but eventually it turns into hey I can talk to almost anyone, and just remember those who mind don’t matter and those who matter don’t mind.

By: mighty_power7

mighty_power7 — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 06:58:26 +0000

i used to have anxiety, but in other forms (not social anxiety), and my psychologist told me to be sure and give myself a way out. that way, if you’re anxious and just want to leave the situation, you have a plan that you can execute if you need to. you should remember that it’s ok to do what you gotta do to get what you need. if you don’t want to talk, you don’t have to, and if you need to leave the group, go ahead and do so. people will be understanding, remember that!
just try and think relaxing thoughts when you’re talking to people - that helps too. try and relax all of your muscles and tell yourself that you’re ok.

By: poizon_ivy79

poizon_ivy79 — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 06:58:26 +0000

I have anxiety attacks often, which sometimes become true panic attacks.

One thing I have found out is that even small amounts of the artificial sweetener, Aspartame, can aggravate anxiety. I have had far fewer attacks since I stopped chewing sugarless chewing gum.

Take the time to relax before you have to go out. And if you feel nervous, don’t be afraid to excuse yourself for a few moments to take a few deep breaths.

Good luck with this, and if it gets any worse, do not hesitate to seek medical help, as this can progress into a serious problem.

By: hot_tamale

hot_tamale — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 06:58:26 +0000

go to a shrink and tell him what you just told yahoo. not a counselor but a psychiatrist,they can prescribe you something theres a pill for every thing these days.

By: Bogie

Bogie — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 06:58:26 +0000

I am not a believer in medications unless necessary. I would like to recommend yoga and a healthy diet.

Yoga will teach you to cope with stress in a peaceful manner and how to relax in all sorts of situations.

The diet will keep you healthy and your body working properly.

Hopefully if you try, you will learn how to breath and avoid anxiety, stress and generally bad times.

What ever you choose - good luck to you in all your future endeavors.

By: cutiepie

cutiepie — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 06:58:26 +0000

meds.

By: Pip Diggler

Pip Diggler — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 06:58:26 +0000

I used to have the same problem when I was a bit younger. I know as I am now working in the insurance industry where I am constantly talking to and meeting clients, and play sports on teams (soccer and mountain biking) that the problem was primarily lack of confidence. I used to be shy and would think that people were ‘looking’ at me all the time. I would also feel inferior and felt that I should not say anything for fear of looking stupid. A few years ago (I am now 30) I realized that I am a better person than a lot of people that I come into contact with, and friends and colleagues sometimes envy my career, intelligence and athletic ability.