how limiting your life is due to SP?

[ClovizKarts]

in my case what i am dealing with and what is limiting me is that i dont have a profession or a career so i have to study first then go find a job, well the most normal and obvious thing in any place in the world.

but unfurtunetly for me isn't!

and what makes worst is that i have 32 years old, it is more than time for me to earn my own money and stop getting money from my parents. it is sad! and i only feel anxious to get out from this situation the faster the possible, and feel frustrated every time i fail.

i would love to know if there is somebody else with the same problem or with what problem SP is limiting

 

[Dark angel]

You are not alone. Although I went to college, my major at the moment is pretty useless. I need to keep on studying but also I need to get a job and get some workforce experience. My parents also give me money, although I don't go out much. I guess that SA is not only limiting the way I meet others but also is causing me to be afraid of moving forward, of dealing with reality. I'm afraid of going job hunting because of what others might think, or facing a job interview... That would be unbearable. So SA is also limiting me in the same aspect and is causing me to waste other talents that I could offer and that enjoy too

 

[Super Mario]

I might be a lot younger, but I understand the plain. Anxiety limits my life in general, can't do anything

 

[ImNotMyIllness]

It severely limits my life socially, romantically and professionally. I don't think I'll ever be able to work in my dream field with my illness as it requires a huge amount of social interaction and networking (off hours).........I'm basically screwed but I'm going to give it a go anyway!

 

[recluse]

ive never had a girlfriend, i have no close friends, still live with my parents which malkes me feel like a kid.

 

[hidwell]

I believe SA releases its grip on you when you leave this world.

 

[laure15]

It limits me from enjoying being in public places, especially places that are crowded. It doesn't matter whether I'm in a mall or a park, I still feel some degree of panic. Everytime I leave home, I get anxious.

 

[ClovizKarts]

It severely limits my life socially, romantically and professionally. I don't think I'll ever be able to work in my dream field with my illness as it requires a huge amount of social interaction and networking (off hours).........I'm basically screwed but I'm going to give it a go anyway!

what is your dream field?

 

[ClovizKarts]

So SA is also limiting me in the same aspect and is causing me to waste other talents that I could offer and that enjoy too

exactly!!! that is very frustrating to me.

 

[THeCARS1979]

It sure does , I didnt go out for a long time, i use aclohol a little but not much. I didnt really go for a degree cause of it, but I do work for an airline. and I dont have a girlfriend cause of it , maybe girls dont find me appealing.

 

[CursedSoul]

I guess about 90% of the real me and my capablities are choked by my inferiority complex and social phobia...I am always afraid to communicate, look into people's eyes, don't even try to smile and Hate standing in groups and peers...seriously i'm a cursed troubled soul..

 

[coldhart]

i stopped working ,to pursue studying and to finished college...im still studying here in my country, btw im 28, im still living with my mother and,..
im not good at flirting with girls,,haha,,

 

[Agent_Violet]

The only way it limits me is I don't get to post all the fun pics loaded with people,big dumb smiles,and crazy drunken parties.

lol

in other words,I don't feel it limits me in a negative way at all. It limits me in ways I've managed to turn to positives.I don't have a huge circle of friends constantly burdening me with their petty issues and drama,I don't become involved in workplace squabbles, I have a LOT of time to relax and pursue what ever interests strike me,and I don't find myself burdened with the guilt that comes along with having strong family ties and friendships.

I can focus on myself,my partner,and our life together without the distractions that other people have in their lives.

It helps me advance at work as well because I'm more focused on my job than every one else...I'm not absorbed in the latest FB drama or gossip,not distracted by the latest throws of agony from family members,etc...

Yup..it limits me. Totally

 

[Ispoke]

I mostly just suffer in my head. Sometimes when I have to do something that involved other people I can work myself up days before, even though it's nothing in the situation compared to the feelings I get when thinking about it. It makes no sense at all. But I try not to let it get the best of me, and instead just push myself into situations. Luckily, I've avoided panic attacks.

 

[spearhunter]

My life has always been limited by my SA.High school was not so bad, but college was terrifying , had no friends, never talk to anyone, So i basically quit college twice.And now because of this, i am 26 years old, with out a job nor an education, and i really regret it that i havent conquer my SA when it started.

 

[razzle dazzle rose]

SA is very limiting. Sometimes I don't realize the extent of it. I have been wanting to go to this coffee shop. I went there several years ago, and have been wanting to go back ever since. The thing about this coffee shop is that it is very, um, "trendy." Places like that intimidate me yet I am still drawn to them, and it is such a cozy place. I am welcome there, right? Well, one night I had planned to go, but instead turned the other way and went somewhere else instead making an excuse that I was just not in the mood, not wanting to admit I was scared. Then it hit me just how SA gets in the way of everything. That is just one example.

I still live and try to make the most with what I have, but my space keeps getting smaller and smaller. More things scare me now. And that is not good! If only I could be on xanax 24/7, but then I wouldn't have any memory of anything (memory gets foggy while on it). Anyway, SA sucks.