Hello All,
I'm new here, just joined. Its great that a site like this exists, I've always wanted to "poll" other social phobics to see what similarities we have and how social phobia shapes our lives. If you have a minute, please answer these questions:
1. What's your age?
I'm going to be 31 years old this June.
2. What's your zodiac (astrology) sign?
I'm on the cusp of Gemini/Cancer.
3. What sort of work do you do? (If not working, what are you interested in doing in the future?)
Web developer. (It feeds my social phobia since I don't have to interact with people and I can work from home)
4. What type of people do you tend to be attracted to?
I'm attracted to all sorts of "types", but the ones I obsess about are usually the ones who are wrong for me. The selfish types with loose morals. Never ends well...
5. Were you ever molested?
Yes, by a male family member when I was about 8 or 9. (I am a male btw)
6. Are your parents divorced / separated?
Yep, my dad left when I was two and never saw him again.
7. Are you an only child? If not, are you the youngest, oldest, etc?
I'm the oldest of two children. Not sure how much this question will prove. My little brother also shows signs of social phobia as well.
8. What's the earliest age when you think your social phobia began?
For me, it was in my early twenties. Before that I was a very happy person. As soon as i entered the workforce, I started to despise dealing with people. And now its at a point where I avoid it at all costs. Much to the dismay of my poor girlfriend who loves socializing but she's hanging in there with me. Though I feel like my problem is ruining her quality of life : (
9. Do you have any hobbies / passions? (Not things you do every once in a while. Consistent things.)
I used to be a musician and play gigs all over NYC in some pretty major venues in my late teens/early twenties. Then... It all stopped, lost the passion and have been stuck in my apartment ever since.
10. Do you exercise regularly? Eat well? General "health" stuff?
I'm not in bad shape but I wouldn't say I'm a "healthy" person. I smoke cigarettes and eat pretty crappy... Exercise once every two weeks or so
I'm new here, just joined. Its great that a site like this exists, I've always wanted to "poll" other social phobics to see what similarities we have and how social phobia shapes our lives. If you have a minute, please answer these questions:
1. What's your age?
I'm going to be 31 years old this June.
2. What's your zodiac (astrology) sign?
I'm on the cusp of Gemini/Cancer.
3. What sort of work do you do? (If not working, what are you interested in doing in the future?)
Web developer. (It feeds my social phobia since I don't have to interact with people and I can work from home)
4. What type of people do you tend to be attracted to?
I'm attracted to all sorts of "types", but the ones I obsess about are usually the ones who are wrong for me. The selfish types with loose morals. Never ends well...
5. Were you ever molested?
Yes, by a male family member when I was about 8 or 9. (I am a male btw)
6. Are your parents divorced / separated?
Yep, my dad left when I was two and never saw him again.
7. Are you an only child? If not, are you the youngest, oldest, etc?
I'm the oldest of two children. Not sure how much this question will prove. My little brother also shows signs of social phobia as well.
8. What's the earliest age when you think your social phobia began?
For me, it was in my early twenties. Before that I was a very happy person. As soon as i entered the workforce, I started to despise dealing with people. And now its at a point where I avoid it at all costs. Much to the dismay of my poor girlfriend who loves socializing but she's hanging in there with me. Though I feel like my problem is ruining her quality of life : (
9. Do you have any hobbies / passions? (Not things you do every once in a while. Consistent things.)
I used to be a musician and play gigs all over NYC in some pretty major venues in my late teens/early twenties. Then... It all stopped, lost the passion and have been stuck in my apartment ever since.
10. Do you exercise regularly? Eat well? General "health" stuff?
I'm not in bad shape but I wouldn't say I'm a "healthy" person. I smoke cigarettes and eat pretty crappy... Exercise once every two weeks or so