K_R
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I have really severe social phobia, and it's starting to really interfere with my life. I barely talk in school except with my close friends. If I need to talk to a teacher, I always ask my friend(s) if they will do it for me, then they get angry with me and tell me to "just open your mouth and talk". I've tried to explain my problems to others, but no one understands how I work. I'm really afraid that when I start college next year, I'll fail miserably because of my condition.
I'm really nervous about what happens after college too. I've never been able to get any jobs that involve an interview because of my social phobia. For instance, I would have been guaranteed an internship this summer if I would have called in, but couldn't get the courage to do it.
It's also causing alcoholic problems. I don't drink often or abusively, but if I have the opportunity to, I will never refuse. When I'm drunk I feel free from my social problems and am able to act and speak as a normal person.
I've never been able to get a boyfriend because of my phobia. Because of this I feel more insecure about myself, and think myself unattractive. As a result I feel depressed, lonely, and left out. I'm afraid if my life continues as it has been, I'll be lost forever.
I don't know how to tell my mom I have a problem and need help, especially when she thinks my shyness is my own fault. I don't know where to begin my first steps to recovery. Drugs? Therapy? I'm so confused about what to do.
If anyone has any advice, or if they'd just like to talk I'd really appreciate it.
I'm really nervous about what happens after college too. I've never been able to get any jobs that involve an interview because of my social phobia. For instance, I would have been guaranteed an internship this summer if I would have called in, but couldn't get the courage to do it.
It's also causing alcoholic problems. I don't drink often or abusively, but if I have the opportunity to, I will never refuse. When I'm drunk I feel free from my social problems and am able to act and speak as a normal person.
I've never been able to get a boyfriend because of my phobia. Because of this I feel more insecure about myself, and think myself unattractive. As a result I feel depressed, lonely, and left out. I'm afraid if my life continues as it has been, I'll be lost forever.
I don't know how to tell my mom I have a problem and need help, especially when she thinks my shyness is my own fault. I don't know where to begin my first steps to recovery. Drugs? Therapy? I'm so confused about what to do.
If anyone has any advice, or if they'd just like to talk I'd really appreciate it.
