Socially Inhibited

[dqueen]

I have been suffering from social anxiety for quite some time now and my social life has been significantly impeded by it. I am looking for ways to overcome this debilitating disorder and live a wholesome life, which is characterized by normal social interaction and fulfilling social relationships. Can anyone share some helpful experiences?

 

[lifes_to_long]

Me too I feel like I'm about ready to experience socializing again I never leave my house, unless I'm going to the doctors and even thats a new thing I need some friends who I can talk openly about anxious problems that I have and loads of other stuff obviously but its like I can't get to that stage of friendship and its like there's no real connections with anybody it all seems so materialistic all anybody chats about is like drugs and the weekend which do interest me aspecially the drugs its so awesome to think that certain portals of the mind can unlock behaviour and emotion and like a whole world of difference.anyway Im so bored sorry for going on but this house, man it gets to me.oli

 

[dqueen]

It is very enlightening to know that I am not the only person in the world who experiences this problem. I finally feel like there are people who know what I feel like. When I attempt to express my anxieties to non-sufferers they just don't understand.

 

[scorpion]

Before i used to think", OKAY iam officialy a freak, and everybody i know thinks aim a freak, so everybody is going away", khow i realise i am sick, and that there are many others like me, iam not a freak. In some way it makes me feel a bit more normal than i used to, thats a god thing i guess.

 

[SilentType]

I've been looking for ways to overcome this disorder for years. Nothings worked, so I've decided to accept it and give into whatever it wants me to do. Haha, I just decided I'd throw that curveball at you before I gave you the regular advice to seek a doctor's care and try the medication route. It doesn't work for me, but for some people it works wonders.

The most important thing for you to know is there are tons of people here just like you and there is a lot to learn just by searching through these forums.

Peace

 

[dqueen]

I really appreciate the feedback and I think communication with people who understand is a major component of recovery. However, I still need the tools to be able to effectively express myself to in situations where social interaction is detrimental to positive social development. Somehow, I am miissing the strategy for acquiring the necessary tools. Although helpful, I would rather not spend thousands of dollars for Cognitive Behavioral therapy or to be given drugs. Preferably, I would like a self-help method to overcome this disorder because I believe that is where the solutions are. I am just searching for the right tools. One thing is for sure though, I feel a sense of relief knowing that I can fully express myself to others just like myself without the fear of criticism.