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It's probably a silly question in a social phobia forum, but does SP/SAD single-handedly stop you from ever getting married and/or having kids? Has anyone here actually managed to do either of these things whilst battling with SP? Whether I want to get married or not, just the thought of being...

Can you take a one-off medication to help with anxiety in a specific situation, or is something you have to take long-term so it gets into your system? I can just about get by on a daily basis (without meds). But occasionally a big social event comes up which I normally just don't bother going...

I know that may seem a bit of a stange subject heading in a SP forum, but it'll all make sense soon... I live on my own. This thursday I'm having a new carpet fitted in my living room. I'm really looking forward to having it laid as I've just decorated the room and the carpet is the final...

When you started going out with someone did it boost your confidence? Did it make you feel "normal", and improve your self-esteem? Has it helped you to overcome your SP, or at least reduce it?

People who have SP or are just plain shy often have many testing social situations every day. It's common after an event or interaction to play it back in your head over and over again, wishing you'd done or said something differently. Say one thing you'd wish you had done differently today...

It's bad enough when someone (especially family) ask if you have a girl/boyfriend. But it's even worse (assuming you answered no) when they follow it up with "why not?"...especially if you haven't had one for quite a long time (like myself). What do you usually respond with?

I've got/had a couple of big social events this year. I've gone to a few of the smaller ones, though have just blown out a bigger one which I feel a bit bad about. Anyway I still have another big party later in the year to which I've been invited. If I went to my doctor and explain my social...

I was just curious to see if people find parties (if you go to them of course) easier with friends/family, or strangers?

Do you simply go, and endure it? Do you make an excuse to get out of it? Or do your family/friends know you well enough that they don't expect you to go? I hate getting invited to these things - they are such an ordeal. Weeks/months of worrying about it and then the actual day itself. I never...

I joined this site several days ago and just realised that I never did a proper introduction. I'm in my 30's (just :D), live in London (UK) and have had SP for just about 23 years. I've always been fairly quiet/shy - used to hate having to speak in class at school. Had a couple of "girlfriends"...

Anyone here have a secret crush on someone from their workplace? There's a woman at my work who I fancy like mad but I very rarely talk to her :rolleyes: Partly because of my SP (and I sometimes blush quite easily around women ::o:), and partly because...well...I fancy her! I don't think she has...

In a few weeks time there's gonna be a surprise 60th birthday party/barbecue for my dad. My mum asked me if I'd go (she knows I don't like big social gatherings, but is unaware of my SP) and I reluctantly said yes. However it's been playing on my mind ever since and the more I think about it the...