Anonymous
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I am just learning about Social Phobia, but does anyone know if the cause can be a traumatic life event? I think I can trace the start of SP back to elementary school. I was in the gifted program and also skipped 1st grade, so I was always the youngest in my class, but was mature for my age. Unfortunately, I also developed breasts very early (5th grade I think, but I should have been in 4th!) and grew to be the tallest since I bloomed early. Every passed me up later, but I hated feeling so big and different since I was the first to hit puberty. Then I also got a lot of unwanted attention from creepy MUCH older guys when I was out with my mom. It really scared me and I hated the attention. I didn't ever speak up in class to avoid the attention. When I was called on, I would turn bright red..it was so embarassing! Even in college I never once spoke up, I hated the idea of the class turning to look at me if I spoke up.
Is it possible that my developing early CAUSED the Social Phobia? Any insight is much appreciated. Thank you
Is it possible that my developing early CAUSED the Social Phobia? Any insight is much appreciated. Thank you