And I have Social Anxiety.
Yes, it's real, and no it's not just "over-shyness"
Social Anxiety Disorder (social phobia) is the third largest mental health care problem in the world today. I am trying to learn to cope with it, but pretending that it's not real, or that I'm over thinking it, doesn't help me.
When I have thought about if I had this, I know that people would think many things, "You mean being shy is now a disorder?" "I've never met anyone with these symptoms," but it is real. It's frustrating and it's difficult.
Some common symptoms are
I've been watching this
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gmEJEfy5f50
It's been helping me understand a bit more, and if you want to know what it feels like to have this disorder. I suggest you give it a watch.
Yes, it's real, and no it's not just "over-shyness"
Social Anxiety Disorder (social phobia) is the third largest mental health care problem in the world today. I am trying to learn to cope with it, but pretending that it's not real, or that I'm over thinking it, doesn't help me.
When I have thought about if I had this, I know that people would think many things, "You mean being shy is now a disorder?" "I've never met anyone with these symptoms," but it is real. It's frustrating and it's difficult.
Some common symptoms are
- Eating or drinking in front of others.
- Writing or working in front of others.
- Being the center of attention.
- Interacting with people, including dating or going to parties.
- Asking questions or giving reports in groups.
- Using public toilets.
- Talking on the telephone.
I've been watching this
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gmEJEfy5f50
It's been helping me understand a bit more, and if you want to know what it feels like to have this disorder. I suggest you give it a watch.
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