embarrassment

[Etbow23]

Is constant embarrassment related to social phobia? I'm wondering sometimes whether my embarrassment is rational, or whether this is abnormal. Right now I am still dying of embarrassment over what happened today in what I described in another thread. I feel like such a freak. This is the only place I can come-those around me who I can talk to pretty much tell me I'm overreacting and to let it go! The embarrassment feels sort of like anxiety.

But I can't stop feeling embarrassed.

 

[KiaKaha]

Yes I think embarrassment is closely related to social phobia. There are lots of people who agonize and replay embarrassing moments in their mind long after the fact. People who are shy/socially phobic tend to get more easily embarrassed too. I know I do....

but its true that its always a bigger deal to you more than anyone else...most people are too busy caring about whats going on in their own lives than to dwell on anything you may have done.

I know that it doesnt feel all that great though.

 

[Aletheia]

There are lots of people who agonize and replay embarrassing moments in their mind long after the fact.

Much of my avoidance is avoiding the possibility of embarrassment because I find it so excruciating.

 

[Srijita52]

Is constant embarrassment related to social phobia? I'm wondering sometimes whether my embarrassment is rational, or whether this is abnormal. Right now I am still dying of embarrassment over what happened today in what I described in another thread. I feel like such a freak. This is the only place I can come-those around me who I can talk to pretty much tell me I'm overreacting and to let it go! The embarrassment feels sort of like anxiety.

But I can't stop feeling embarrassed.

I know what do you mean. I'm also dying from embarrassment over something that happened yesterday. But I think it might not be a big deal to non shy/SA people. They might have an easier time to let things go. So yeah it is somewhat related to SA. As for me its definitely because of overanalysing stuff in my head over and over. I'm trying to stop it but it just won't!

 

[Quiet Angel]

Have you ever heard of "being in the moment"? I highly recommend the book called "The Power of Now". Basically you focus on your surroundings; whether you're inside or outside. You let go of all negative thoughts and focus completely on the present. Be honest with yourself: The embarassment is something you're creating in your head to make yourself feel negative. If you let go of that temporarily, you will feel whole again. You will realize, "Wow, that was an embarassing moment I used to suffer from but I'm not allowing myself to suffer from it anymore." It's simple and amazing.

Anyway, I didn't read your other thread so I'm not aware of the situation you went through. Hopefully it was one that you can recover and move on from.