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Feb 26, 2016, 11:42 PM
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Hey all! I've been going to therapy for 1.5 years and my psychiatrist said I have moderate social anxiety. I don't really believe him but I've been thinking about it. I always just thought I was quite shy.
I have always been hyper aware of people and whenever people would invite me out in high school, I would lie and say I was sick or busy with schoolwork so I could get out of it. The thought of hanging out just made me nervous. I want to do so many things because my depression causes me to isolate myself but that's terrifying to me. I want to join groups where I can meet other people but I just am too afraid to do that. So I just stay in my room. I even feel anxious around my friends, except for one. I am always on high alert and I can never relax around people. I opened up to a friend recently and told him that hanging out was too overwhelming for me and that's why when I DO hang out I always set the date a week in advance so I can prepare for it. I can't do spontaneous hangouts. Parties are out of the question unless I'm with someone. Once that person leaves me I get very nervous and just withdraw. I am 24 and I've never dated. I unconsciously avoided relationships but that's because of childhood trauma. I want to date and get out there but that's a scary thought. I don't know but I'm just tired of feeling afraid of being around people. I wish people didn't drain me so much. I wish I could articulate this better but does anyone have any advice for dealing with these social fears? Thank you. 
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 Lanadelle
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Feb 28, 2016, 07:14 AM
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I know what you mean, I am afraid. I think you are on the right track though. I do feel joining groups of something you are entirely comfortable with would help.
Often structured environments are easier to cope with with - work, education - could you take an evening course for example? |
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Feb 28, 2016, 07:21 AM
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I totally get you...I have to have advanced warning before I do anything socially..My dr says it takes practice to become comfortable She says to keep practicing socializing... Soo exhausting All the best
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