So I have a friend who I think also has SA...Advice?

I think it's strange that I've always thought I was the only one with social anxiety. Anyway, I made a really great friend who I am 99% sure has social anxiety. I think it would be awesome to have someone to relate to, but I don't know how to bring it up.

Have you ever met anyone else with SA? Were you able to be open about it with them? Any advice on how I can bring up the topic of SA with him?

No I specifically haven't met anybody with SA in RL, I would like to though. Find yourself in good luck! As you guys grow into the friendship I'm sure you can bring it up with her and she will share it.

Livingthequestions said:

I think it's strange that I've always thought I was the only one with social anxiety. Anyway, I made a really great friend who I am 99% sure has social anxiety. I think it would be awesome to have someone to relate to, but I don't know how to bring it up.

Have you ever met anyone else with SA? Were you able to be open about it with them? Any advice on how I can bring up the topic of SA with him?

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I believe that this one person I know has social anxiety, but I can't really know for sure since I don't really know them. I'd like to be friends with them but I find it would be impossible to work it out.

ThatOneShyKid said:

I believe that this one person I know has social anxiety, but I can't really know for sure since I don't really know them. I'd like to be friends with them but I find it would be impossible to work it out.

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I can see how it would be difficult to work. Him and I are a bit awkward when it's just the two of us, but that's kinda to be expected

I actually have two friends in real life who have also been diagnosed with SA. We all have varying degrees, and in some situations, one of us is more comfortable than the other two. We also have all gotten somewhat better in social situations.
That being said, we all new about our anxiety before meeting one another, and it's just by chance that we happened to discuss it. I never would have guessed early in our friendships that these two suffered from the same anxiety I do, but after getting to know them, I know that they feel my pain. It is really nice to have people close to you who understand how you feel.
My boyfriend also struggled with anxiety before I met him, and is very sympathetic toward my condition.
I'm not sure how to approach someone whom you think has SA. Maybe, if you feel comfortable enough someday, you could just mention that you have it, and gauge the other person's reaction.

I had a shy friend a few years ago. I wish I still talked to him. Out of our group, he was one of the only people that was actually nice.