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AngelusNovus
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Greetings everyone and Happy New Year!
I'm 23 years old and I've had Social Anxiety all my life.
Ok, buy...
I'm 23 years old and I've had Social Anxiety all my life.
Ok, buy...
Adrie35
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i'm a 21 years old student. I am having this problem since i'm in primary school. At that time i'm seems to be a target of bully. I'm getting punch at the stomach, having critics on my appearance and so on. When i report to the teacher, she was giving a non of my business stare on me. That makes me feel hurt as i thought at that time teacher was kind and care. This make me feel so disappointed. After all those incidence i start to afraid to go to school too early because i know i'll be the target again. So i will wonder around the school all by myself until the morning school bell rang. When i'm in the class, the classmate sit beside me will start to critics me with bad words again. Everytime i feel like crying but i hold it back. i didn't tell all this things to my parent because i know they can't help. Everyday was like living in hell until i go to secondary school. The situation in secondary school was better but i started to realize that i can't communicate well with people. I avoid all social activities, feeling down all of the time, don't feel like talking when there are new people around, feels like everyone was staring at me and think bad things of me. It's hard to make friends and always have the feeling of being left behind and unwanted in some society. That makes me feel really bad... so, i hope i can recover from this pain and help peoples that have the same situation like me too. Nice to meet you all.
StonedBob
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Hi, I'm a 23 years old student (to become an engineer), I'm french (my english may not be perfect) and i've been diagnosed with SA recently (but I'e realized that i have this problem since i was 12 or 13 years old). I realize my situation could be worse, I've friends, i go out to the pub (sometimes), but that doesn't mean I don't feel anxious in other situations (e.g. I really hesitated to post this message). I really felt down these last month, so I decided to see a psychologist and that's how I've been diagnosed with SA. I also decided to see a psychiatrist 1 month ago because, even if I was seeing a psychologist, I still felt pretty depressed. So at this moment, I've been taking citalopram since last month, and I already feel less depressed.
Anyway, I hope you could understand my message and I didn't bored you.
I hope I will feel normal one day. Anyway, it's nice to meet you.
Anyway, I hope you could understand my message and I didn't bored you.
I hope I will feel normal one day. Anyway, it's nice to meet you.
Marti2
Active member
Hi, I'm 21 years old Martin (original name: Marcin ) from Poland (Europe).
I like to play video games and go on game events like meeting with game developers, I have autographs from Alison Carroll (model from Eidos, promote Tomb Raider: Underworld), Maciej Zakościelny (voice prince from Prince of Persia in Polish version of this game) or Cliff Bleszinski (Game Designer from Epic Games, he's work on both part series gears of War).
I like computers (with the Internet ofkoz) with Linux OS, listen to music, watch movies. I like take photo.
And I don't know English.
I had Social Phobia, but it's gone now.
I have a problem with find the job etc.
But is better
) from Poland (Europe).I like to play video games and go on game events like meeting with game developers, I have autographs from Alison Carroll (model from Eidos, promote Tomb Raider: Underworld), Maciej Zakościelny (voice prince from Prince of Persia in Polish version of this game) or Cliff Bleszinski (Game Designer from Epic Games, he's work on both part series gears of War).
I like computers (with the Internet ofkoz) with Linux OS, listen to music, watch movies. I like take photo
.And I don't know English.
I had Social Phobia, but it's gone now.
I have a problem with find the job etc.
But is better
Nacht
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Hello, everyone!
I go by my handle, Nacht (German for night), & I'm an 18yr old girl. I've had SA as long as I can remember. I didn't know what it was called until a year or so ago. I graduated High School with honors a year early, & I had the option to go to a good College for free when I was old enough (just turned 17 at that time), and my life would be set. Boy was I wrong. It didn't really occur to me, that going away from my family, would lead to panic attacks. I'm not going to go into details, as they are extremely painful to talk about.
Long story short, I couldn't handle being away from home or the stress of a University; which lead me to be diagnosed with Social Anxiety Disorder, along with Schizoaffective disorder. I can no longer function in public. I cannot leave my house for very long, nor talk to people whom I don't know. I do have several friends, mind you, that I'm very close to. My life is pretty mediocre nowadays. I learn how to do things online, I'm teaching myself Bass Guitar (I'm really good at it) & Scripting languages. I've made several Java games, and I have friends from all over the world. I want to learn how to cope with my illnesses, so I can go to school, and eventually do what I'm good at; Software Developing.
Thanks to whoever takes time to read this. The smallest support in anyway is greatly appreciated!
I go by my handle, Nacht (German for night), & I'm an 18yr old girl. I've had SA as long as I can remember. I didn't know what it was called until a year or so ago. I graduated High School with honors a year early, & I had the option to go to a good College for free when I was old enough (just turned 17 at that time), and my life would be set. Boy was I wrong. It didn't really occur to me, that going away from my family, would lead to panic attacks. I'm not going to go into details, as they are extremely painful to talk about.
Long story short, I couldn't handle being away from home or the stress of a University; which lead me to be diagnosed with Social Anxiety Disorder, along with Schizoaffective disorder. I can no longer function in public. I cannot leave my house for very long, nor talk to people whom I don't know. I do have several friends, mind you, that I'm very close to. My life is pretty mediocre nowadays. I learn how to do things online, I'm teaching myself Bass Guitar (I'm really good at it) & Scripting languages. I've made several Java games, and I have friends from all over the world. I want to learn how to cope with my illnesses, so I can go to school, and eventually do what I'm good at; Software Developing.
Thanks to whoever takes time to read this. The smallest support in anyway is greatly appreciated!
optusmannnn
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my name is optusmannn aka optistman cause I can only post 7 times a day i have to switch usernames. Anyways I am a gay catholic who loves to move to Italy one day so I can be a priest and run around with little boyzzz
Optismannn is a mambo homo italiano!!!!
Optismannn is a mambo homo italiano!!!!
Hi, My name is C2much. I'm 33 years old and have had social anxiety, and other anxiety problems for most of my life. It was nice to find this board. It felt like I was reading my own journal when I read some of the posts.
I've had an addictive personality for as long as I can remember (doesn't have to be drugs, can be food, the internet, etc. etc) I am bipolar as well. So at times I actually feel pretty damn good. Other times, not so much. When I get nervous in social situations (which is pretty much always), I sweat excessively from the forehead. Nothing like some obvious stigmata to make matters worse. Ha ha.
I've never had any serious romantic relationships, and over the course of the years, I've lost, or chased away all the friends i've had. I've never held a job for more than 2 years (that was a record breaker) and I dropped out of college due to my anxiety+alcoholism.
Recently, I have made some major changes in my life. I changed my diet and eating habits, and lost 115 pounds (so far). I quit my dead end job working graveyard shift, and I have sought help from a doctor for medication. I've made some huge leaps, but I have a ways to go yet.
I'm looking forward to reading everyone's experiences, and finding out what has helped you. And also to share what i've learned so far.
I'm 33 years old and have had social anxiety, and other anxiety problems for most of my life. It was nice to find this board. It felt like I was reading my own journal when I read some of the posts. I've had an addictive personality for as long as I can remember (doesn't have to be drugs, can be food, the internet, etc. etc) I am bipolar as well. So at times I actually feel pretty damn good. Other times, not so much. When I get nervous in social situations (which is pretty much always), I sweat excessively from the forehead. Nothing like some obvious stigmata to make matters worse. Ha ha.
I've never had any serious romantic relationships, and over the course of the years, I've lost, or chased away all the friends i've had. I've never held a job for more than 2 years (that was a record breaker) and I dropped out of college due to my anxiety+alcoholism.
Recently, I have made some major changes in my life. I changed my diet and eating habits, and lost 115 pounds (so far). I quit my dead end job working graveyard shift, and I have sought help from a doctor for medication. I've made some huge leaps, but I have a ways to go yet.
I'm looking forward to reading everyone's experiences, and finding out what has helped you. And also to share what i've learned so far.
hopeatsunrise
Member
Hi
Just found this thread so thought i should pop by and say hi. I'm Jenny, 30 and from the UK. Not really sure what else to say but i look forward to seeing you all around
Jenny x
Just found this thread so thought i should pop by and say hi. I'm Jenny, 30 and from the UK. Not really sure what else to say but i look forward to seeing you all around
Jenny x
WD_Fard
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Hello,
After looking around a bit I'm quite surprised that many of the posts (questions) here describe EXACTLY the problem(s) I have. I've had Social Phobia ever since I remember (i.e. since I was in Middle School. the disorder has got worse over the years. I find it very hard to communicate with people I don't know. This condition of social phobia has affected my dating life and possibility of meeting someone for potential marriage.
After looking around a bit I'm quite surprised that many of the posts (questions) here describe EXACTLY the problem(s) I have. I've had Social Phobia ever since I remember (i.e. since I was in Middle School. the disorder has got worse over the years. I find it very hard to communicate with people I don't know. This condition of social phobia has affected my dating life and possibility of meeting someone for potential marriage.
ErinReives
Member
Yeah, hi everyone. I'm Erin.
I kinda feel awkward cuz I know I'm not gonna say as much as anyone else here said, other than I have social phobia and basically have had it my whole life. I'm getting a teeny bit better though, so.... whee.
I kinda feel awkward cuz I know I'm not gonna say as much as anyone else here said, other than I have social phobia and basically have had it my whole life. I'm getting a teeny bit better though, so.... whee.
mndigi
Well-known member
Hi,
I am a 24 years old guy from India who's pursuing his graduate degree. I have a case of severe to moderate social anxiety since I was 16, though it has really been there to a lesser extent since I was 12. I have come here to talk with and read other people facing problems similar to me and share ways to cope.
See you around everyone
I am a 24 years old guy from India who's pursuing his graduate degree. I have a case of severe to moderate social anxiety since I was 16, though it has really been there to a lesser extent since I was 12. I have come here to talk with and read other people facing problems similar to me and share ways to cope.
See you around everyone
hedgemaster1
Member
I just started having panic attacks about a month ago. I'm also asthmatic, so that dosen't help. I get a tightness in my chest, and a feeling of being disconnected. It usually lasts about an hour or better. The downside is that I'm a correctional officer so there really isn't a place for that where I work, and it can be dangerous to others.I went to the hospital 2wice, and then to my doc. I should get into better shape. I'm 33/m and now taking high blood preassuer meds, 40mg prozac, and .05mg of zanax as needed. It all started when I ran out of my inhaler at work one night. I took a shot of an old primatine mist that was outdated. My heart started racing, and I thought I was going to die, as well as being dizzy.I got to the hospital, my bp was 180/120! They dismissed it as dehydration. Till It happened 2 weeks later. Then I started looking at what may cause it. Alchohol-stopped, caffine-cut way back, still learning to cope while keeping quiet at work about it as it's embarassing. I figured maybe talking about it may be a social outlet for other help, and research. People there is help for all of us in just talking and sharing our stories. That in itself is therapy.Be patient look at when/where/why your symptoms are comming on, what were you doing when it happened? Document your feelings, and review when it happens. What may cause them.I guess I'll eat my zanax till I get to the bottom of my problem. By the way don't ever drink on zanax, I have another story for that one.....If anyone needs/wants to talk about Panic attacs e-mail me. My life has been good dunno why this would happen out of the blue.
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Greetings and a question...
I am a newbie in this forum. Just made my first post, this is my second. And I have Asperger's. I don't socialize much, but I think it's a habit worth breaking, especially for what the current state of the world is shaping to be.
In fact, I think perhaps if everyone shed their crude, materialistic ways and get back to what really matters... being more community-oriented than self-oriented... maybe we collectively have a better chance of surviving in the world.
Sure, I'm a hypocrite. It'll take a while more for me to ditch my things here. It's just me and my Macintosh for the most part. Listening to am 1090 webstreams (Air America affiliate) are fun as well as reading the Huffington Post (among other sites). Chatting online has become boring though and for months, at least, I've been moving forward to be more social.
But yesterday, I found a link on (I think) The Post to thepopularlife.com. I am intrigued. Does anyone know if it works? Is it money well spent?
I seem to find lots of stuff on Google, I just change certain keywords and a whole new world of information unfolds. I'm just seeing what works and what doesn't so I can be the person I could be... here and elsewhere.
Thanks for your time and interest.
-Jack in WA
I am a newbie in this forum. Just made my first post, this is my second. And I have Asperger's. I don't socialize much, but I think it's a habit worth breaking, especially for what the current state of the world is shaping to be.
In fact, I think perhaps if everyone shed their crude, materialistic ways and get back to what really matters... being more community-oriented than self-oriented... maybe we collectively have a better chance of surviving in the world.
Sure, I'm a hypocrite. It'll take a while more for me to ditch my things here. It's just me and my Macintosh for the most part. Listening to am 1090 webstreams (Air America affiliate) are fun as well as reading the Huffington Post (among other sites). Chatting online has become boring though and for months, at least, I've been moving forward to be more social.
But yesterday, I found a link on (I think) The Post to thepopularlife.com. I am intrigued. Does anyone know if it works? Is it money well spent?
I seem to find lots of stuff on Google, I just change certain keywords and a whole new world of information unfolds. I'm just seeing what works and what doesn't so I can be the person I could be... here and elsewhere.
Thanks for your time and interest.
-Jack in WA
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♥ sweet kiss ♥
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iT'S ME
I'm glad there's a place to introduce myself. Don't know if anyone will read this but anyways~
*I'm 18 years old
*have a part time job
*have one long distance friend (bestfriend) that I've known since the 5th grade
I think in my head way too much and expect for people to talk to me first
*I don't have a myspace "because I don't want to be like everyone esle" ~That's my excuse to not further my short time friendships~
I have a pet
I'm pretty good at making acquaintances but have a problem furthering it into a friendship.
My life consists of home and work.
I don't go out and don't thing I'm exactly the party person.
I'm here at socialphobiaworld to find a way to grow up and speak up. (tHANKS IN ADVANCE)
My life pretty much consists of drawing pictures at home and listening to music and surfing the INTERNET. I would like to go to college but I'm really scared of taking that chance of screwing up a future friendship only because I'm too quiet or don't speak up. I'm not ready to face the adult world.
Okay That's all I can think of right now~ugh~!
I'm glad there's a place to introduce myself. Don't know if anyone will read this but anyways~
*I'm 18 years old
*have a part time job
*have one long distance friend (bestfriend) that I've known since the 5th grade
I think in my head way too much and expect for people to talk to me first
*I don't have a myspace "because I don't want to be like everyone esle" ~That's my excuse to not further my short time friendships~
I have a pet
I'm pretty good at making acquaintances but have a problem furthering it into a friendship.
My life consists of home and work.
I don't go out and don't thing I'm exactly the party person.
I'm here at socialphobiaworld to find a way to grow up and speak up. (tHANKS IN ADVANCE)
My life pretty much consists of drawing pictures at home and listening to music and surfing the INTERNET. I would like to go to college but I'm really scared of taking that chance of screwing up a future friendship only because I'm too quiet or don't speak up. I'm not ready to face the adult world.
Okay That's all I can think of right now~ugh~!
Hello, Sweet Kiss
Sweet Kiss, I'm there with you on some of the points you said, those mentioned above in my post here.
It's hard making friends, but it's impossible (for me anyway) to have an acquaintance.
I would like to be more social, but I tend to go back to my iTunes collection, especially when I had a hard day at work. That's why I have my music, it's my support group (ohhh yeah! i remember this song! *smile*) and then I feel better.
Around here, you're among friends, I'm sure. At least I would like to be one.
-Jack in WA
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Sweet Kiss, I'm there with you on some of the points you said, those mentioned above in my post here.
It's hard making friends, but it's impossible (for me anyway) to have an acquaintance.
I would like to be more social, but I tend to go back to my iTunes collection, especially when I had a hard day at work. That's why I have my music, it's my support group (ohhh yeah! i remember this song! *smile*) and then I feel better.
Around here, you're among friends, I'm sure. At least I would like to be one.
-Jack in WA
♥ sweet kiss ♥
Active member
You seems rly nice, I'm sure you have many friends/acquantances. It's good you have ur iTunes to go to, Music is like my therapy :: Surely I can make real friends here if there's more people like you here. Thanks jackinwa!~
: Surely I can make real friends here if there's more people like you here. Thanks jackinwa!~♥ sweet kiss ♥;156870 said:You seems rly nice, I'm sure you have many friends/acquantances. It's good you have ur iTunes to go to, Music is like my therapy :
LOL
Um, ya. What I meant was it's impossible for me NOT to have an acquaintance. I will say anything to have people smile, since I work at retail.
"keep your smile"
"well, at least it's not rainy indoors, especially with that face in here"
"I'm glad you don't mind showing off those beautiful pearls"
That humor and I'm a goof a bit makes me "somewhat approachable" but I don't socialize much outside of work... Hopefully I can change that.
I'm hella clumsy at times, in that I bet I could trip over someone's "line of sight" even (one of the signs of Asperger's is being clumsy). I am sure once I trip over thin air or something in that a girl would see, she would smile, and would want to get to know me.
But I just don't know how to carry myself in that situation... so when she says something, I sigh or laugh a bit, dust myself off and I keep walking. Like I said, I guess I can't wait to change behavior like that...
-Jack in WA
