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cristina

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Hi everyone, I just signed up to this forum. I've had social anxiety my whole life. It got worse once I started puberty. I've been on various medications ever since I was in 7th grade and they haven't really helped me much but mask the problem. I'm currently not on any meds and I don't plan on going on them again. When I started college a few years ago my social anxiety seemed to get worse. I have withdrawn myself from old friends so I don't really have any right now except people I chat with online. It's hard to meet people in person, I just get really nervous and can't think of anything clever to say. I worry too much. And when I don't say much they figure that I'm uninterested and eventually stop talking to me. I've been seeing a therapist and I'm not sure that is helping much, except for the meditation. That helps calm my nerves a bit. But I like coming to forums because it's nice to read about how others are going through the same thing. In some sense I think I will always have social anxiety but I think it can get better with practice and learning various ways to deal with it. Thanks, cristina
 
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jordo

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welcome even though its kinda late. a lot of what you said applies to me too. college wasnt so bad for me. pple were more friendly so it was easier to talk to and you can pick and choose. work is a different story though. its like you have to entertain your co-workers :?. im better online too cuz most pple dont see how fugly i am lol. but that shouldnt be a problem with you if thats you in your avatar.

But I like coming to forums because it's nice to read about how others are going through the same thing.
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that's cruel lol. but i know what you mean.
 
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cristina

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well yeah trying to entertain co-workers is tough..so i usually don't and just do my work..

And maybe that is cruel but i think most people feel that way so I don't feel so bad haha
 
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jordo

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cristina said:
well yeah trying to entertain co-workers is tough..so i usually don't and just do my work..

And maybe that is cruel but i think most people feel that way so I don't feel so bad haha
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that's what i did! but they would give me a hard time about it. they say things to me and talk about me. not you? sorry to be negative...just wondering how you get away with it.

lol
 
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cristina

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yeah they probably laugh behind my back, i don't know..it's been awihle since i've had a job though..i know they all give me funny looks or think I'm a bitch..but I probably give funny looks too without realizing it
 
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