do i have social anxiety?

[vancouver24]

i can go out and do my stuff... like pay bills, shopping, ask questions if i'm looking for stuff in stores, i can say thank you and please and show kindness and appreciation.

I cannot (even though sometimes i do with force and with the help of alcohol) go to parties, family gatherings... anything else that involves a lot of people together... i cannot make a conversation with a group of people.

i feel shy to talk because i have a European accent and people always make comments, like, oh you have an accent.. where are you from? ....

i hate my country and i dont want to tell anyone where im from because of stereotypes.. so i try not to speak much so that way i dont get asked that question..

 

[Anomaly]

Seems similar to what it's like for me. In any case, you can check with a doctor to make sure.

 

[whattodo1]

Yeah Im pretty much the same. I get SA when I should talk to about 3 or more people otherwise im fine.
If you think you might have social anxiety than chances are you do.
I know you dont like to be asked but now I am really curious where your from?
Also, people enjoy accents, most of them sound cute and you shouldnt be embarrassed about where you come from!

 

[Mickery]

i dont want to tell anyone where im from

I know Vancouver may not be where you're from, but that's still funny.

 

[Remus]

It is not wise to self diagnose or let people on an internet forum diagnose you. Always see a professional and maybe get a second opinion just to make sure.

Social anxiety or symptoms similar to it can often be the cause of other mental health issues.

 

[Toomuchfear]

Everyone has a different form of social anxiety, no one has it the same. For me personally I can say "Hi, having a nice day" to customers in front on my till, but place me in a social situation, surrounded by people, my anxiety will ignite.

Once you identify what you're weaknesses are, you can move forward and fight them. I would see having an interesting accent is a good thing, starting conversation can be difficult if you have nothing to break the ice with.

I agree with the guy with the sideburns above, you're best to check with the Doctor. Good luck