my story.

am a 17 yr old guy. ive been suffering from socail phobia since 13. ive always been very shy around girls and crowds. sa has made me lose most of my teenage yrs as ive been keeping my self 2 myself like staying in the house all day during weekends and holidays. a few days ago, i thought 2 myself that sa is not gona ruin the rest of my life, life is too short. i put my fears aside and started hanging out with a few friends ive got..then i met a girl who likes me.. for the first time i, ive manged to grow some balls and now got a girl friend. you can do it too.

There's nothing more depressing than reading stories like this, where everything seems to happen by itself... Most of us already know that the only way to get out of it is to slowly stop worrying about all the little things that keep us down. Only a stroke of immense luck gets you out of it in a flash, and we're not here to discuss miracles.

Sorry if you think that was a bit harsh. I'm just expressing my opinion, and you're welcome to argue.

Well done 'bandit'. I hope the relationship works for you. I think its great that you have a girlfriend and good luck to both of you. Go for it and see what happens. Lets not be jealous of him - he did say that it didnt happen by itself, he had to make that change - go out and socialise with friends, and look at what happened. i think most of use should think about this.

My name is Joe and ive sufferd from socail phobia for all my life. And just recently I have been diagnosed with Socail phobia, personallity disorder and anxity disorders! Tough life to live in fear and perinoya. But im on some medicene that is helping diferntly day by day. Its called Geodon and Prozac and also endosett. I feel better but still perinoid and nervous. And it varryes day by day Like yesterday I was extremely perinoid and anxious. I wish I could live my life without fear and nervousness! How different of a person I would be not to feel like im being judged by everyone ALL the time.maybe someday ill get over it and get on with my life but for know im stuck in a hole and I cant get out! But everyone just pray for me to get better and maybe someday Ill be the man Ive always wanted to be.[/i][/b]

What level was your Social Anxiety, because the level im at I simple cant see it being a simple solution to solve it. Anyways its good you got a girlfriend and stuff man, cant help but say im jealous . . will have to try and get one myself :lol: . . who am i kiddin lol