A Place to Introduce Yourself

Hello everyone ive been here a little while but never bothered to do an intro.

Im 18 M and live in Buckinghamshire UK. At the moment im at collage id say ive had problems with sa for about 4 years it started in secondary school. I find these kinda places usefull to talk to people about sa ummm.. Ive been doing a self help series and im finding it helping me although ive been having up and downs quite a bit recently

See you all around here, bye

Hi everyone! I'm kind of new, it's been awhile. Anyway, I'm 17 and came back to talk to people that have some of the same struggles as me. Email me if you want to talk [email protected]

take care, bye

Hi Everybody!
My name is Peter.
I guess its true what they say:that misery loves company, because it is very comforting to know that I'm not the only one in this world with this problem.
Up until a few weeks ago, I didn't even know there was a medical name for what I've been suffering through for so long. I just assumed I wasn't doing something right, or I was a freak.
Anyway,I have to say that I've been lucky, in that several years ago, I was so lonely and frustrated from this disorder, I was literally brought to my knees in tears-praying to GOD (I wasn't overly spiritual at the time) to just take over my life and to help me. That he did, thankfully. So that step by step, my life went from empty and lonely-to a life with purpose and filled with love.
A week ago I was getting very fed up with this SA, and knew that something needed to be done. Again I asked GOD to help me with this thing that has been affecting all aspects of my life. Thankfully, the first step has been taken because I discovered this amazing website.
I've been reading over all your postings ever since, and have quickly felt a bond with all of you in one way or another. I thank the person(s) who started this forum, as you've done us all a great service.
If anyone ever gets so lonely and needs someone to talk to, I'm your man.

GOD BLESS!

Welcome to SPW

Hey all, I've actually been signed up here for a while now but I don't believe I ever introduced myself properly, and I haven't posted for quite some time. I'm 23, male from Brisbane/QLD/Australia and have had SA since during high school. I completed a 3 year Science degree at the beginning of 2003 but haven't really worked at all since then (too scared, you know the way it is.. :x ). While I did manage to complete Uni, I kept to myself quite a lot and everyone's always told me that I should get out more. :roll:

Well, I am doing something positive about it currently, by attending group therapy once a week. I've had 2 sessions now, and while the first one was really daunting, the second wasn't nearly as bad and I'm learning a great deal about my condition and what I have to do to overcome it, so it's going well so far. The people there are really nice too and it's really great to know you're amongst people who understand exactly what you're going through.

That's about it I guess. Take care everyone.

Newbie

Hello, Iv'e just joined yesterday. A friend on here gave me the link this website. I'm not sure what I have yet but I get nervous and anxious when out in public. Still researching and reading up on it.

Glad I'm here as it looks like a nice place

Re: Newbie

icewings said:

Hello, Iv'e just joined yesterday. A friend on here gave me the link this website. I'm not sure what I have yet but I get nervous and anxious when out in public. Still researching and reading up on it.

Glad I'm here as it looks like a nice place

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you joined too!! *wave*

hi i am new.

My name is Chantale and i have found out I have social phobia about 7 years ago.

Hi

Hello,

I'm new here and I believe I have a social phobia/anxiety problem. I'vve had moments/times of release from it but it generally has not lasted very long. So it makes life difficult and I thought coming here may help as a place to talk with others who are going through the same thing and as a way to release some of that pent up anxiety/energy. I'm also a student of psychology, which sometimes can cause more anxiety. Regardless, hello world!

Hi

Hi everyone,

I'm brand new here. A boy in a chat room told me about this place. I'm very excited to actually meet people who are like me. I've had SAD for about 3 years now but I know that I've probably had it my entire life, even when I was a very young child my mother remembers how I acted around people, she tells me I've always been this way it's just gotten worse. I'm 17 years old and I live in North Carolina.

I moved to NC three years ago and began experiancing frequent strong urges to use the bathroom durring class. I felt as though I would wet myself if I didn't go. Being new to school I was so embarassed when people would notice me getting up five times in a period to use the bathroom. I've never been able to really make friends expept the blessed souls who introduced themselves to me.

Last summer I began experiancing deep depression, sadness, lonliness and insecurities stronger than ever. I barely ever left my house and began sleeping all day long to escape the lonliness. Yet, I wouldn't go next door to be with a girl who was my age that I actually knew from school. I experianced cutting and stopped soon after. I see a counselor now and I'm about to go see a doctor for meds. I'm a Christian which is very difficult to deal with since I feel abandoned most times but thank God I know that Jesus is a father to the fatherless, a friend to the widows. That verse has kept me going since my relationship with my father isn't the best. I love the Lord, He's saved me from my darkness.

I'm still struggling though. It's hard in school to have panic attacks, frequent urination etc. Sometimes I can't even breath. What's even more difficult is that my boyfriend's family doesn't know I have it and I often panic around them. Not even my grandmother knows about it. I feel like the family secret.

Anyway, I'm looking forward to knowing I'm not at all alone and that there is hope. I can't wait to make some friends here. You all seem very nice and accepting. Talk to you later!
~OneAnaHalf

Hello.

I'm new here.

Well, enough chit-chat.

Hi,
I've been browing the forums for about a year and I finally decided to join. I suffer from Social phobia/anxiety, OCD, BDD, and a few other mental problems. I find it hard talking over the internet as well as in real life because I'm extremely paranoid about what I say. I hope people can understand.

Hi, Dave109. Welcome to the forum. You will see that here you will find many people who understand how you' re feeling. Good luck. Don' t forget you are NOT alone. :wink:

Just wanted to say hello..I am 24 & have suffered from social anxiety,depression,generalized anxiety for quite a while

I'm 16 and have you been suffering with SAD, Depression and OCD for probably around 2 - 3 years. I joined the forum last weekend but it didnt quite start too well...

Im 24 and been going through Sa for about 3 years. Checked this forum out for a year or two but just started posting as of recent .

Hi everyone. I've been browsing this site for a good few months and only joined last week. Thank goodness for this post it was a bit daunting starting a new one. I'm 23 and had SA for a few years. When i was diagnosed i felt awful but since seeing the posts of soo many people on this site it has made me alot more at ease.

Thanx xx

Hello I'm new here
Iv'e been struggling with SA for a few years now and it's now got to the point where it's affecting me living a normal life. I have to have a safe person when I go out shopping or any sort of public place. I get really bad panic attacks where i feel like I'm dying. I get the whole pins and needles feeling through out my whole body, dizziness, sweats and I usually end up passing out or being sick.
I have only just sort help from a doctor on this as i really want to fix me and be normal again. Found this forum through a search and I hope it will be of some help
I have a really supportive boyfriend and family which makes things just that little be easier on me.

Well I just wanted to say hi

hi everyone! I just crashed in when I got here and didn't introduce so not that new anymore but I thought that probably no one was going to reply and didn't intend to post for long either.