Social anxiety… Any of you have it?
ByAny of you have it? It’s just so difficult at times. I want to be with people…. but it causes anxiety being around people that I don’t know. Even if I like the person, it’s a bit hard.
I’m going in for hypnotherapy. Heard it works wonders…. Then I can move on with my life…. and talk to people with ease. 
It’ll feel so refreshing/relieving.
I’m not sure if you want to disclose this over the internet but have you had any past experiences that would lead to to have social anxiety?
I have experienced it, yes. In fact I know why it happened to me. It was because growing up people called me ugly and all these other mean names. And even in college, yes I do hear it from a random person on occasion (sign of immaturity).
But you know what? I can’t change the way I look and that’s just the way it is. But how I got over it is I just focus on things that make me happy like: getting good grades, being with friends, maybe someday having a rat companion..etc. Sometimes I get social anxiety and it shows…and people can sense it and it’s a total turn-off, trust me.
Whether you are talking to someone new or an old friend you have to put out a positive vibe. (smile, make eye contact, seem interested in their lives) ya know. Because if its negative thinking thats holding you back you can fix it in a snap.
hope this helped! And hope you find relief soon!
5 Comments
December 9th, 2011 at 4:52 am
Yeah I guess. I get nervous around people because I don’t know how they’re going to act. I don’t like dealing with people who are unpredictable. When I’m talking to someone I always wonder if something bad happened to them that day and if they’re going to take their anger and frustration out on me.
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December 9th, 2011 at 5:23 am
I, too, have social anxiety. The idea of talking with people - new or old - causes me to become nervous. I lose my breath, my heart races, and I get headaches. So I completely empathize with what you are going through.
I have never tried hypnotherapy, and I’m not sure it will "cure" you, but, hey, it’s worth a shot. Hopefully it will be able to take the edge off the nervousness.
Good luck and hang in there. Remember, you are not alone.
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December 9th, 2011 at 6:10 am
I’m not sure if you want to disclose this over the internet but have you had any past experiences that would lead to to have social anxiety?
I have experienced it, yes. In fact I know why it happened to me. It was because growing up people called me ugly and all these other mean names. And even in college, yes I do hear it from a random person on occasion (sign of immaturity).
But you know what? I can’t change the way I look and that’s just the way it is. But how I got over it is I just focus on things that make me happy like: getting good grades, being with friends, maybe someday having a rat companion..etc. Sometimes I get social anxiety and it shows…and people can sense it and it’s a total turn-off, trust me.
Whether you are talking to someone new or an old friend you have to put out a positive vibe. (smile, make eye contact, seem interested in their lives) ya know. Because if its negative thinking thats holding you back you can fix it in a snap.
hope this helped! And hope you find relief soon!
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me!
December 9th, 2011 at 6:57 am
Got it last year, senior year of high school, a girl said her friend liked me and because i dont trust people and think they’re always lying to me or playing games, i got bright red in the face and ever since then i get red almost always in social situations, after a year now, i just started taking pills, it seems to be working.
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December 9th, 2011 at 7:16 am
yes i have social anxiety i over think alot! i dont know how to socialize im quiet your def not alone
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