How to overcome social anxiety disorder?
ByI have social anxiety disorder…I prefer to stay home…I have a difficult time interacting with people…I create false narratives about people…I live in NYC where people can be cold and racist(I am black) how do I overcome this so that it stops interfering with my dail routine?
Dr J,
I can relate to how you feel. I had anxiety attacks too. I was thinking too much. For me, that was when I had to speak in public. Or when there would be more than a few people around me in the same room. It was something that started when I was a teenager and that lasted over years and subsequently affected my career until not so long ago.
At some point, I was prescribed medicine but I wanted to avoid that because of side effects. That's when I discovered a program that literally pulled me out of that "hole". It is a 100% natural method.
It is http://www.stop-your-anxiety-now.com
The KEY is that you should no longer fear the thought of anxiety. You have to get out of that loop. Not only did that cure me - you become your true self again - but I was also extremely surprised to even discover newly built self-confidence.
There is always a solution! Get out of the anxiety loop!
All the best,
Misaki
powered by Yahoo answers
8 Comments
February 25th, 2009 at 10:02 am
i am the same way but im white guy,hah.
only a margarita helps me,seriously.it loosens me up to speak to others.only when i go out i mean.
References :
February 25th, 2009 at 10:05 am
You should small by trying to see a therapist, and realize a decent amount of people are like you too. Also try to realize that anyone judging you so quickly, is likely not someone you want to know anyways. Also you only have one life, why care about what people think of you? In 200 years it will be like you never existed. Also practice small talk. Just say hi. Go out in public, maybe to a restaurant, and start up a conversation, albeit small, with the waiter/waitress.Maybe also try going to a park, simply say hi and smile to all the people you see pass by. Make sure you smile too, it's contagious. Medication might help as well, but I'd try to avoid that route. I live in a big city too, and the people here are probably the coldest in the world, but if you show them love, you will most likely get it back.
References :
experience
February 25th, 2009 at 10:05 am
Face your fears, force yourself to go out. Check if their are any self-help groups like GROW in your area.
References :
February 25th, 2009 at 10:07 am
I also have social anxiety disorder that has caused lots of havoc in my life. I have found that taking very very small steps helps desensitize you and can help you adjust. For example, I would try and take a walk down a busy street even if it was only for a few minutes. I would try and talk to someone in line at the grocery store. Just trying to get out of the house and out of my comfort zone. I know its not as easy as it sounds and I struggle with it every day. Also, you can always see a doctor who can help you through psychotherapy and possibly anti-anxiety meds. (Both have helped me a lot). You are not alone!
Hope this helps you.. best of luck
References :
February 25th, 2009 at 10:08 am
http://health-s.synthasite.com/?q=overcome%20social%20anxiety%20disorder
References :
February 25th, 2009 at 10:18 am
Try to do things spontaneously without thinking or worrying what will happen, and if you see someone just smile or say hello without thinking too much about it. Practice this and don't worry what others think, remember that that only opinions you should care about are your loved one's opinions, and stranger's opinions are not important. If you are afraid that someone will judge you or think that you are weird or awkward, just remind yourself that you are you, and everyone is different, and everyone has their imperfections, and this is just your imperfection, and it's going to be okay. Love yourself and don't worry so much about them. Use the term "so what" often; like if they don't like me, so what, if this happens, so what, if you make a mistake, so what.
I hope this helps sweetie, remember that you are not the only one suffering with this, many people are the same, just accept yourself as you are and go on with your life as best you can.
(Hugs)
References :
February 25th, 2009 at 2:27 pm
Dr J,
I can relate to how you feel. I had anxiety attacks too. I was thinking too much. For me, that was when I had to speak in public. Or when there would be more than a few people around me in the same room. It was something that started when I was a teenager and that lasted over years and subsequently affected my career until not so long ago.
At some point, I was prescribed medicine but I wanted to avoid that because of side effects. That's when I discovered a program that literally pulled me out of that "hole". It is a 100% natural method.
It is http://www.stop-your-anxiety-now.com
The KEY is that you should no longer fear the thought of anxiety. You have to get out of that loop. Not only did that cure me - you become your true self again - but I was also extremely surprised to even discover newly built self-confidence.
There is always a solution! Get out of the anxiety loop!
All the best,
Misaki
References :
February 27th, 2009 at 11:51 am
Hi there…
Until about a year ago I had a "fear" of people.
Well.. it wasn't really a fear, just thought that whenever I was at a public place, they would all look at me, and kinda laugh and talk about me.
It sounds silly now that I'm writing ot, but it was really horrible.
There was two things that helped me.
The first was to push myself to go to the border and a little bit further.
U still remember the first thing I did; I took the bus one stop, and stood up the whole trip. All I could think about was what the other people think of me. I almost puked when I got of. It was really hard.
But at the same time it was a relief. A major acomplishment for me.
I continued to push myself a little bit every day and today I have almost totally overcome it. I wouldn't stand up infront of more than 5 people and talk though but I'm getting there.
The other thing that did wonders for me, was a ebook I bought a year back. Panicaway (if I remember correctly). It gave me a whole new way of seeing things and a better understanding of why I have anxiety.
I've just googled it, and you can find more info about it here.
http://tips-to-prevent-panic-attacks.com
References :