Thread: social anxiety?
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Old Jul 05, 2006, 05:57 PM
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I used to be a hugely social person..I consider myself still to be..but I suppose, in reality, I am not. Two years ago, I worked in a fast paced, highly respected bar in Colorado as the head Manager/Bartender and Head Dance Coordinator (NOT STRIPPER), I had tons of friends..People knew who I was..and I knew who they were..two years ago..I moved to a new city, something that is really not all that out of the norm for me..I have moved over 28 different times in my life. I only tell you this because moving has never been an issue for me..making friends has never been an issue for me..adapting to a new place has never been an issue for me..and for some reason..this time it is! Granted, I am married now..I have a new, highly professional job..but still in the two years that I have been here I have not made one friend..and on top of that I think I have been having anxiety attacks when I have been out in social settings..but I am not sure..see I am not really sure..I have talked with a friend who thinks it might be a mild form of social anxiety..and well I have a major problem seeking help from doctors or taking medication..so I was wondering if there was any other advice..or techniques one might resort too..The attacks are very mild..but they seem to be getting worse..shaking of legs..tigtening arms and stomach muscles...shaking of jaw..is this even an anxiety attack?? or just my imagination? I am not looking for a diagnoses..just advice..Thanks