I have Social Anxiety and this is a video of my experiences. At the end there are details of useful websites. If you listen carefully you might hear our dog wining and trying to get on my lap.
I have Social Anxiety!
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#1 by DJAA1978 on November 14th, 2008
Talking to teachers ….. I have a problem with people in authority!
Overcoming social anxiety does take time, try and take yourself out of your comfort zome. Reward yourself even if you only make small steps.
I still get days where I find it hard to smile back at people, I think it depends on how I feel on the day.
#2 by bobby1000000 on November 27th, 2008
ive always wanted to give djing a go
#3 by albertrebata on December 8th, 2008
Hey Alex:
Thank you for posting the video. I am 27 and I tought I was the only one who experience this until a couple of days I read a book and found out about social anxiety disorder. Then I decided to check here on you tube and finally I can say I am not crazy.
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#5 by fredrikpedersen on December 15th, 2008
The best thing to do might be to just throw yourself out there, without worrying too much about what other people think of you. It might be hard for some (myself included), but trying new things will lead to new friend, maybe friend that suit you better. I had that bully problem too, the exact same. It seems to be a common issue in schools.
#6 by 72293 on January 7th, 2009
i can relate im tired of feeling this way i want to be albe to stop being scared of other people and making friends
#7 by debi2cutensweet4u on February 20th, 2009
It’s tougher than you think. No matter how hard you try, no amount of effort seems to be enough to get you to open your mouth, to say hello, to smile.
#8 by deandavo on February 26th, 2009
“throwing yourself out there” is a bad piece of advice to give, I know this because being a ‘victim’ should I say.. to this horrible condition I’ve tried that before, the result of doing so made me A LOT worse.
I developed mine at high school as well as Alex and I’ve had it ever since, I’m still only 18 which is not as long as others but it’s still been 3-4 years or so of torture for me. I got a full time job which helped me temporarily but.. just one bad day at work made me 10x worse..
#9 by deandavo on February 26th, 2009
..I then quit my job because of SAD and I believe I’m at my worst point yet. I find it hard to even leave the house when it’s light out because I fear if I blush (which is my main problem) it’s more visible for people to think bad of me. I feel depressed when I think one day I’m going to have my own house and have to do things myself (I rely on parents a lot).
ANYWAY, I admire you for your courage to face these things, an inspiration, and I like the dog idea enough to try it myself.
Thank you.
#10 by TheParanoid on March 15th, 2009
hi alex..thanks for doing this and getting it all out there…pretty much everything you go through is the same for me…except I believe I’ve been falsely diagnosed with Asperger’s instead of just SA. one thing I want to mention though about not budding in on conversations and seeming rude…I like to take pride in that part rather than see it as a hindrance. I just want to be as nice as I can to everyone and that’s part of it. i hate phones too though….
cheers
#11 by ubs16 on March 21st, 2009
i thot i was the only one with this problem.thank you for making this vid.:)
#12 by DonJuanDeMarco2 on March 25th, 2009
Sounds like you need a hug
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#13 by unaminousjd on April 16th, 2009
I know what you mean mate, my confidance fluctuates all the time… i think it could be influanced by dreams, its interesting…some days (like you said) im briming with confidance, then the next im blushing with everyone i speek too.. (at work)…
#14 by TechnoFreek16 on April 25th, 2009
i didnt even know this was a disorder until i looked up the syptoms i used to be outgoing and didnt care what no one thought now i panic in font of everyone good to no im not the only one now i nver speak
#15 by LittleMonster18 on May 18th, 2009
wow I share so many of the thoughts and feelings and experiences that you had, and at the same ages as you. Its amazing!
#16 by MRah92 on June 2nd, 2009
have a look at my video its very interesting and helps! its about the link between social anxiety and body language
#17 by MRah92 on June 2nd, 2009
have a look at my video its very interesting and helps! its about the link between social anxiety and body language.
#18 by jondorotin on June 18th, 2009
For the record, your teeth aren’t yellow. As long as you keep doing what you’re doing right with your teeth, you can stop worrying about that. Smile more it makes other people comfortable with you. (I’m not saying you smile too little-don’t worry
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Nice vid. I am trying to sort out my problems in this area too : one good bit of advice I’ve had is whenever I’m talking to someone I should focus on how I can make them more comfortable because everyone gets nervous when talking to a stranger.
#19 by devarsi on June 23rd, 2009
one of the best things to do is learning deep relaxation before forth coming events, and the best relaxation technique to do so is Yoga Nidra, it helps with all sorts of nervousness, fear and stress related issues by way of balancing and harmonising both brain hemispheres as well as relaxing the body perfectly. Its always available on ebay, look for the title
“Yoga Nidra total relaxation no more tension”
#20 by lukeddj on July 11th, 2009
Thank you for sharing this video.
#21 by sorathekey555 on July 14th, 2009
I need a hug too….
#22 by caesiume on July 27th, 2009
I’m not sure whether I have SA or not. I haven’t had any friends for the past three years, and the last time I had a conversation with someone my own age (in real life) was in January. Social interactions frighten me.
#23 by rothschild94 on August 3rd, 2009
You present yourself well, if you were on a different topic I would never suspect you have SA.
I am absolutely terrified of socializing, and am paralyzed when confronted, which then makes me twice as self conscious and I start stuttering and get so concerned about how I am being viewed by others that I just fog up and zone out it, then stumble through the conversation until the other person is weired out and escapes at first chance.
I used to be completely careless and was a class clown!
#24 by Shanez84 on August 7th, 2009
Thank you for putting a name on what i now know i have!
#25 by SAGEBUS on August 8th, 2009
dude i am EXACLY the same way.i hat to socialize and avoid ANY large groups of people.i have no friends at all and this makes me depressed.i used to cut myself and all that crap and i still hate to socialize