Hey everyone, my name is Mark. I’m 27 years old, from the UK and I have social phobia otherwise known as Social Anxiety Disorder. SAD is a fear of social situations and centres around the paranoid belief that people are being judgemental or overly critical of us. This makes the sufferer hermit like and stops them from living a normal happy lifestyle because they are constantly afraid that their actions may in some way embarrass them or cause them severe humiliation….
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#1 by DokkenHolden on April 7th, 2009
I have social anxiety too, but in my case it’s even worse than you, you look normal, me, I’m a robot or something, I’m not even human.
#2 by vincent4500 on April 8th, 2009
the other a rare thing happened, i smiled at a young attractive lady and not expecting even a smile back, (as usually is the case), she actually made eye contact and made a flirtatious comment..not expecting this & in the process of turning a corner I didn’t hear her..i said ’sorry?’ and she repeated the flirtatious comment, though i could see she was red in the face and nervous to say something to me..by the time i’d clicked what she’d said and that she Was flirting she walked past..no luck!!
#3 by KnightQuickness72 on April 16th, 2009
And you look like a super cool guy that has loads of friends and a hot chick girlfriend. It’s so weird, i have SAD too but i look so fucking normal and i don’t get it. I blush alot too and i think that’s why i have a social phobia. I diagnosed myself with this by the way i didn’t go too a doctor or anything,
#4 by kristonics on April 24th, 2009
We all need to stop caring about what others think to the extent that we do.
#5 by EndingSA on May 16th, 2009
I agree with you kristonics
#6 by dazcouz on May 20th, 2009
I feel your pain, I cannot even look people in the eye
#7 by wha65 on May 26th, 2009
I know exactly what your saying. It’s the first time i have looked this up and your vid was the only one i’ve watched. I have all of your symptoms. The lip and mouth movements too when speaking. It’s involuntary and feels like i’m having tiny muscle spasms. That then sets off incredible anxiety and just wanting to walk away.However, it doesn’t always happen. I even had very small periods when i’ve had no symptoms and my social confidence was brilliant. Your very brave and inspirational mate!!!
#8 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.
#9 by AimeebabyUK on June 3rd, 2009
Hey i’m 17 and have had social anxiety disorder since i was 11, wow all i can say is well done on speaking about this on youtube, that is a massive step and even though i dont know you i’m really proud of you!
#10 by y55555555 on June 6th, 2009
ive had sad for 4 years its really not nice thanks for this video is helpful
#11 by Michigan1985 on June 8th, 2009
I have SA pretty bad. I have a few close friends that I do pretty well around, but I find I can only be myself around my immediate family. It is very comforting seeing other people on youtube experiencing the same thing as myself.
Anyone have any proven methods or treatment for this? :/
#12 by ashwallet on June 9th, 2009
sound like me
u’re not alone man
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#15 by YewshlabIshwartayew on June 12th, 2009
Greetings from Rhode Island, USA.
Just a note to thank you for posting this and to remind you that you’re not alone. I’m 31 years old and have suffered from SAD for most of my life. It’s kept me out of work for a number of years and has really limited my life in other ways. I haven’t tried medication and really don’t want to, but I’ve been seeing a social worker for several months now and he seems to be helping. It takes time. Hang in there!
#16 by HikikomoriConspiracy on June 21st, 2009
I can somewhat relate with the hair dresser incident, except for me, it’s like I have trouble talking in general. My words will feel like they drop the floor and it will take a great deal of effort to release and express my voice. It’s bizzar, and it’s really annoying when it happens! It’s probably a conspiracy!
#17 by CHIP08081993 on June 22nd, 2009
My face goes bright red instead of the lip thing lol
#18 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 problems 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”
#19 by BulletProofMonkeon on June 23rd, 2009
sweet! I think I’ll give it a try. Thanks!
#20 by devarsi on June 23rd, 2009
cool, I strongly believe that this will help you to, I had a violent childhood and suffered from several phobias at once. Practising Yoga Nidra helped me a lot and now I am a practising hypnotherapist helping others. I can speak in front of groups, be out and about and feel free and relaxed in almost all situations. Don’t think that this is a permanent condition, it certainly can be treated. The platform to act from is deep inner peace and self acceptance
#21 by Geosphere71 on July 6th, 2009
my tension is always on my eyes, either it got too big and scary, that makes me blink unnaturally or I will try to make it look nature but overdoing it, so it ended up looking sleepy, the worst thing is that i lost all my concentration when I talk to people or when I work, I am always worry people would look at me and notice my eyes.
#22 by weweallthewayhome on July 13th, 2009
I’m a blusher and I cant stand it. Its like a snowball affect. I get nervous and blush and feel my face heat up, then I get even more nervous and blush even more and its a never ending cycle of embarrasment.
#23 by happ2beme on July 25th, 2009
Thank you for doing this video.
#24 by pimpthemhos on July 29th, 2009
i have social anxiety too. people intimidate me. everytime they say something about me i take it really personal
#25 by mwhite2 on August 4th, 2009
My voice gets courser aswell.