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Subject: I have severe social phobia
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I don't know why, but I always get nervous in social situations and I am tired of it. I can't talk to large groups of people. I hate going to parties (not because of what happens but because I might make a fool of myself). If someone I don't know talks to me I start blushing and get sweaty. I can't speak in front of large crowds and I feel like a -blam!- child. I hate living like this. It's getting me into some serious depression lately.

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  • 11.29.2012 4:56 PM PDT

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It's called being introvert.

  • 11.29.2012 4:57 PM PDT

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I used to be the same way but over time I just don't care anymore what people think of me.

  • 11.29.2012 4:58 PM PDT

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  • 11.29.2012 4:58 PM PDT
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Posted by: markwil1992
I used to be the same way but over time I just don't care anymore what people think of me.

How did you cure yourself of this?

  • 11.29.2012 4:58 PM PDT

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Try not giving a -blam!-. Works most of the time.

  • 11.29.2012 4:59 PM PDT
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  • 11.29.2012 5:01 PM PDT

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I had an extreme case of Social Anxiety Disorder that brought on two bouts of severe clinical depression. :)

  • 11.29.2012 5:01 PM PDT

I feel da same way, however i do have Aspergers.

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Posted by: Vien Quitonmee
It's called being introvert.


No it's not. Introversion is getting worn down by too much social interaction and having an inner processing system as opposed to an external processing system.

This could be social anxiety. But I don't know of anyone on the Flood who is capable of diagnosis, so don't pay it much thought OP. I say this sincerely: you may benefit from some counseling. Having a professional give you some insight as to why this is happening and what you can do to change it could be very beneficial for you.

  • 11.29.2012 5:02 PM PDT

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Posted by: PleaseQuoteMe

Posted by: markwil1992
I used to be the same way but over time I just don't care anymore what people think of me.

How did you cure yourself of this?


It just happens over time. As you get older it becomes easier to talk to people. But that's me and I don't speak for everyone.

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Posted by: General Ryan
I feel da same way, however i do have Aspergers.

That is much worse.

  • 11.29.2012 5:03 PM PDT


Posted by: PleaseQuoteMe

Posted by: General Ryan
I feel da same way, however i do have Aspergers.

That is much worse.


Sounds like OP might have the same thing and hasn't been diagnosed

  • 11.29.2012 5:04 PM PDT

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Some people have problems talking to others.
It may not seem natural. But everyone has
experienced this some point in their life.

  • 11.29.2012 5:04 PM PDT

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The older you get, the less of a -blam!- you give.

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Posted by: PleaseQuoteMe

Posted by: markwil1992
I used to be the same way but over time I just don't care anymore what people think of me.

How did you cure yourself of this?

I have the same problem, I was always shy but it became extremely bad over the past few years of my life. I have been trying for a few weeks to change my life. You need to start by believing in yourself and making sure you get comfortable in your own skin. Even little things to start like keeping your head up when you walk, or even practicing making short eye contact with people as you walk past them down the street. there is a lot to it

  • 11.29.2012 5:05 PM PDT

I know those feels. I have pretty bad SA myself.

  • 11.29.2012 5:06 PM PDT

Your social phobia is causing you to be awkward and have social phobia. My advice, fake being confident and you will feel more confident. Break the eternal cycle.

  • 11.29.2012 5:07 PM PDT

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Just a bit of an honest thought:
Social Anxiety is seeming so ubiquitous as of late I'm beginning to think some people are using the definition or meaning of the words too liberally.

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Posted by: slayer2142
Your social phobia is causing you to be awkward and have social phobia. My advice, fake being confident and you will feel more confident. Break the eternal cycle.

exactly. Fake confidence will become real confidence. its pretty sweet.

  • 11.29.2012 5:12 PM PDT
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Posted by: slayer2142
Your social phobia is causing you to be awkward and have social phobia. My advice, fake being confident and you will feel more confident. Break the eternal cycle.

I WILL BREAK THE CYCLE

  • 11.29.2012 5:58 PM PDT

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Grow a pair, walk up to the hottest chick at school, slap her like a hoe, and walk away. Boom. Anxiety gone.

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Posted by: PleaseQuoteMe
You have been quoted.

OT: I can barely talk to strangers.
If I know them, I have no problem talking with them.

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Posted by: Vien Quitonmee
It's called being introvert.

That's not introverted behavior, it's severe social anxiety.

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