Other Social Phobics in real life?
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BlaiseBLATES
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I know one other social phobic, he's one of my very good friends. We would talk all the time about different symptoms and different things to use to help us.. On the downside he's now better, his only lasted six months, mine has lasted two years and I feel inadequate because he got over it and I can't...
Wishmaster
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When I'm at school I see a few people that I just assume have social phobia or something like it. I don't have friends in real life though that have told me they are social phobic.
Pacific_Loner
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I think I met one but I'm not sure he really had SA since I didn't get the chance to know him well. I had to do field work with him a couple of times. I liked him because from my point of view he was the most kind and harmless person. Very shy guy, not very expressive, didn't talk much, but absolutely not intimidating to me. I know some people at work didn't like him because he was awkward, and he was rejected at school, but he was actually a very nice guy and I wasn't the only one who thought so. You just had to be willing to TRY and take the time to get to know him.
But most people are just not patient/interested enough for that.
But most people are just not patient/interested enough for that.
KiaKaha
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Well...I probably have, but I cant be certain. Two SA'ers realizing they both have SA in real life is pretty rare... neither one would make the first move to find out. A lot of people seem to be quite quiet around me so I dont know if they are just unfriendly or shy. I do think SA is a lot more prevalent than I first thought... but it might just be my presence making people appear that way..
If that makes sense at all...
Its a shame, I like shy people because they are usually so nice, if I had the skill of making people feel at ease then I would try to befriend a lot of them
If that makes sense at all...
Its a shame, I like shy people because they are usually so nice, if I had the skill of making people feel at ease then I would try to befriend a lot of them
I've been around people with all kinds of problems. Anxiety, depression, some have some sort of social phobia, alcoholics/addicts etc. Its hit or miss in my experience, but most of the time it makes things worse off for you especially if you are trying to improve your life.
Some can be cool. Its always nice to find someone who can relate to you, but it doesn't necessarily help you.
Some can be cool. Its always nice to find someone who can relate to you, but it doesn't necessarily help you.
Not true at all. I can spot people with social problems pretty easy. And now that I have perspective I now believe some people from my past had it too.
Social anxiety is on a spectrum though. While it affects each person similarly in some instances it's also unique to their own lives as well.
I think the problem with alot of people is they don't have alot of contact with people so they never really meet others with similar issues. There is ALOT of people with anxiety, social problems, identity issues etc.
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Nobody I know comes even remotely close to this. It makes it much harder, because nobody really understands, nor are even willing to try.
Snowdrop
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I know a few quiet people but I somehow doubt they have Social Phobia. They are probably just shy which is very different - then again, I can't assume to know what everyone is truly thinking.
But yeah, I wish I knew someone who suffers from SA as me, because then maybe I could feel comfortable with someone for the first time other than my family.
But yeah, I wish I knew someone who suffers from SA as me, because then maybe I could feel comfortable with someone for the first time other than my family.
Phoenixx
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Unfortunately I don't have any friends in my life with social phobia, so sometimes I feel completely alone with this. However, I do have my one guy friend who knows about my social phobia and he understands how hard it is for me. He's always there for me when I need to talk and gives me reassurance when I need it. 
alejandro84
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i dont know any other people that have admitted they have SA but im sure there are some that are still in the closet so to speak.