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Social Anxiety : My Story Pt. 1


When did I first find out I had social anxiety disorder? What were some personal experiences? It might be confusing that I found out when I was a junior in high school, yet I had it for more than eight years. The thing is, for the longest time I just flooded myself and faced my fears – socializing with immense anxiety – and then it came to the point where I couldn’t fake it anymore. Hope that clears it up. :) Please ask questions, or comment so that I know to add you and watch your own …

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  1. #1 by Roguemember on June 24th, 2009

    I don’t know why this is considered a “disorder”. I mean, talking to people is such a bore. Having a dynamic social life costs money. Oh, and did I mention that talking to people is a waste of time?

    It’s so overrated.

  2. #2 by slashoasis156 on June 24th, 2009

    this social anxiety thing is not really a disorder, people get shy cause they start getting acne, cause they move to another country and don’t speak the same language, some people get fat, some people get ugly, lots of reasons to be ashamed of sometimes can lead you to “social anxiety”

  3. #3 by Paradise737 on June 25th, 2009

    No, you’re wrong, shashoasis156. I would post a more extensive response, but your stupid, contrived comment doesn’t deserve a respones from me.

  4. #4 by slashoasis156 on June 25th, 2009

    few of them who were very social in high school were really shy and didnt participate much in the conversations, and im telling you, they were not worried or sick…..they obviously changed…they were laughing at the jokes but didn’t say much…..I’m just saying if they had social anxiety they wouldnt’ have gone to the reunion in the first place.

  5. #5 by major9 on June 25th, 2009

    Wow . Good to know that there is more persons like me with social anciety. .
    I never had a girlfriend and im 27 years old. Some girls ask me for date in the past but i just run away in panic .

  6. #6 by 1poohbaby1 on June 26th, 2009

    i feel all most the same way but i feel like almost every body is looking at me all the time so i run to the bathroom and c if i hav anything in my teech or my hair i messed up or something n sumtime i would go back to that room n i dnt no wat to do cuz it is a diffent subject n then i jus be in the back at the room jus watching to c if i can learn wit out sumone helping me cuz i was to shy to ask 4 help n jus to let u no im way younger then u

  7. #7 by Redr0ses101 on June 27th, 2009

    This is ridiculous!! I am sitting here cracking up at my computer because I do the EXACT same things you did. Just passing by people I know is a scary thought process for me 2 and I used to think I was the only one experiencing this, like some type of weirdo. It feels good knowing that I’m not the only one and putting a name to this craziness :D

  8. #8 by coffeeandcigeratte on June 27th, 2009

    an nyeong..

    you’re so pretty..

    your anxiety will go away one day. just stay strong.

    fighting!

  9. #9 by jackstitty on June 27th, 2009

    yea i got it too,,,i hate even going to stores and shit,,,i hate it,,i got it bad…..now i cant even get a job because of it…i mean ive had jobs while in this state….but now im in a shitty situation because i dont know how to make money without being around a whole bunch of people

  10. #10 by dosomethin888 on June 29th, 2009

    Its horrible when you see someone from your past in a store and you have to avoid them. AWKWARD. I hate that.

  11. #11 by Redr0ses101 on June 30th, 2009

    Yea I hate that too

  12. #12 by Enuf4all on July 1st, 2009

    WOW..THANKYOU SO MUCH FOR PUTTING THIS ON HERE JANEY!!! I suffered for 40+ years feeling ;weird’ and trying ALL sorts to make it better..only resulting in MORE faulures,and adding depression and suicidal thoughts along the way, THAT IS UNTIL I GOT CBT..and was diagnosed with ’social anxiety’ and AvPD THANK GOD we are NOT alone!! Long live the internet :D and WONDERFUL people like yourself!!!!
    THANKYOU THANKYOU THANKYOU!!!

  13. #13 by Enuf4all on July 1st, 2009

    PS You may WELL save MANY lives by starting the ball rolling in the right direction for other people who are suffering on their own.
    There are some good social sites too..**Living Anxious**, and **Anxiety tribe** are two I know of!! *HUGS* Lx:o)

  14. #14 by cali983 on July 4th, 2009

    Very insightful and helpful. I could relate to you especially when you said that sometime you could act overly social.

  15. #15 by Patrax100 on July 5th, 2009

    Hey I came over my social phobia through intensive body-building. I don’t know if that works also for girls with intensive fitness (or also bodybuilding if you like)

  16. #16 by 1Solace on July 5th, 2009

    It’s probably harder for better lookin people like us because we get more attention :(

  17. #17 by jeremiahj13 on July 6th, 2009

    i feel ugly, and i struggle with it. ugly people have it bad cuz they lack confidence, but i suppose i can try to understand the good looking POV too.

  18. #18 by 1Solace on July 6th, 2009

    beauty is in the eye of the beholder after all

  19. #19 by yellle1 on July 6th, 2009

    ok so i can relate to everything ur saying here. i found myself with SAD last yr(my h.s junior yr) ..and yeah high school can ssseriously be the worst period of your life if living with SAD. the pressure,the pretty outgoing girls,social kids, popular judjemental friends, and the awkward parts of my life(has come to be more often than EVER)… its driving me nuts. i neeeeed to overcome this because my self-consiousness is taking over every bit of my life, ugh janey how’d u do it?!

  20. #20 by shawtygangstaboo on July 6th, 2009

    aww that sad

  21. #21 by Tap4Me on July 6th, 2009

    I have Social Anxiety, its not fun belive me! And Janey u are so beautiful! bye thx for the vid ;-)

  22. #22 by faxstax on July 7th, 2009

    what kind of drugs did they give you?

  23. #23 by darkprincess61992 on July 8th, 2009

    I have every form of anxiety you can think of. And it’s not fun at all. I’m happy people are starting to admit they have the same problems I do.

  24. #24 by perspectiveman1 on July 9th, 2009

    im 28 years old and i’ve been like this for a long time i try to overcome it i got a job for year now i was doing good at the beginning but i just got worst and it really effecting my relation with colleagues and my boss and i have a cousin that locked himself in a his room yesterday i was in the elevator and two guys was coming to wad me and i got scared i don’t know why, any way as u said i feel better that im not the only one.

  25. #25 by zenSk28 on July 9th, 2009

    hey korea girl … you have Bipolar dissorder :) trust me :)

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