This is my introduction video to my Social Anxiety vlog. I have had Social Anxiety my whole life. Anxiety runs in my family so most of my anxiety is biological. I watched a few other YouTube vlogs of people with Social Anxiety and it inspired me to make my own. My Anxiety was about 3/10 when making this video. The symptoms of my panic attacks include: dry mouth, blushing, shaky hands/legs, rapid heart beat, rapid swallowing, eye watering, butterflies in stomach, sweating. Of course when all this is going on it makes it difficult to carry on a conversation, or even make eye contact. It’s a very panicky feeling and I instinctively search for a way to get out of the situation. At the time of making this video, I had just failed out my first semester as a sophomore in college. The anxiety got too high for me to handle. This is when I decided I needed to start a recovery plan. I found a therapist to talk to, but I had a lot of difficulty speaking because of the high levels of anxiety I had during the appointments. So YouTube was a way I could express myself better and still face my anxiety at the same time.
My Social Anxiety (part 1)
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#1 by Revolt714 on June 22nd, 2009
When ever your anxiety starts to kick in, do you ever sweat??
#2 by gretaloveparadee on August 3rd, 2009
I’m sad…
#3 by HamburgerMartyr on August 5th, 2009
I feel your pain. I’ve dealt with anxiety all my life.
#4 by multi11k on August 10th, 2009
Hey man i just want to thank you for putting up this video. i just want to tell you superlive88 that i was going threw the same thing i would tremble look at people and quickly looking away. but anxiety is caused over a long period of worry i never noticed so much but lookin bac i worried alot. and when that anxiety comes w/e you do, do not fight it jus let it come through and keep going because it feeds off your fear. you must not give this anxiety any respect. also dont pity yourself
#5 by lexmark99099 on September 11th, 2009
i had extreme anxiety levels today at school and its only the 2nd day of school for me
#6 by BokuWA on October 14th, 2009
i have been checking out quite a few sa vids recently and have found my case to be similar to yours. idont have depression but suffer mild to moderate anxiety in social situations. please keep the vids coming. they have definitely helped sa sufferers including me.
#7 by Great2o2 on November 3rd, 2009
yes I do sweat
#8 by hustle455 on November 3rd, 2009
All you have to do is realize is that no one is any better than anyone else.And face it head on im sure you willget over it syay strong.
#9 by gerisboyle on November 7th, 2009
Just let the people see you blush sweet heart
#10 by gerisboyle on November 7th, 2009
Haha at the end. thats the spirit.
Dont try to be normal its better to be a freak.
And heres a tip that WILL NOT fail.
Work out, get loads of muscles
Buy a car
Wear colourfull and cool clothes
If your worried what people think
then give them something to think about
#11 by gerisboyle on November 7th, 2009
Hug X.
#12 by biggerrerint on November 18th, 2009
smoke weed
#13 by biggerrerint on November 18th, 2009
smoke weed
#14 by scout6686 on December 11th, 2009
The weed actually does help. I have the same thing. I am a physics major and find that it does effect my capacity for ‘high order reasoning’. I’m sure since your in CS you’ll have similar experience. It helps me maintain healthy circadian rhythm and brings me into the moment.
Just my 2 cents
#15 by TheScreamingRetard on December 31st, 2009
ya know one day im sure weed will be legal. all these people arguing for it and how good it is…. hmmm..im 17 and have some kind of mental disorder.. most likely SA. i can nvr be myself at school. im always nervous and shit..
#16 by Chriomuz on January 13th, 2010
Jesus was the cure to all DISORDERS, I dont have social anxiety anymore because God taught me everything I needed to know to fight the Devil!
Read the bible! Believe in it! God will heal you all just like how he has healed me!
Praise The True Living God!
#17 by molliee151 on January 21st, 2010
i think i have social anxiety too.
its not easy, its actually awful.
good video
#18 by telemetry9 on January 28th, 2010
Anyone with mental illness taking marijuana – you’re playing a very dangerous game.
#19 by telemetry9 on January 28th, 2010
I can really relate to a lot of what you spoke about. I’m 41 now.
Keep fighting………
#20 by yousurfer2 on February 13th, 2010
from personal experience I would advice anyone woth SA not to use alcohol (or weed I didn’t use) as you’ll be more anxious if in a situation where it’s unacceptable to be under the influence. After I stopped I felt a lot more confident and at least able to deal with the problem directly even though it’s still there, there’s also medication of course
#21 by BlinkinFirefly on February 22nd, 2010
hey Rich. i feel ya! i can’t go a day at my part time job without feeling HORRIBLE anxiety and all the pains that come with it…my problem is i have generalized anxiety disorder as well as social anxiety, so i’m anxious almost ALL the time….just at different levels. it sucks….
#22 by m10690d on March 6th, 2010
man try sleep earlier,suposably if your sleeping pattern is fucked,try for a week goin to bed early an your head will feel better!
i hav social anxiety real bad but i can jus say fuckit in some situations an another thing be yourself!dnt forget that!!!
#23 by Ganjateer88 on March 26th, 2010
go fuck yourself
#24 by beenthereaswell on April 7th, 2010
Anyone know what happened to janeyfromkorea??????
#25 by newborntwo on April 12th, 2010
no crazy thought like the universe is keeping a secret of anything like tht?