Social Anxiety

[Musicalgirl22]

Hi, I’m Kristine and I’m living with social anxiety, panic disorder anxiety and depression. Severe depression. I am new to this community and wanted to see how it works. I’m just at a loss and feel horrible today and I don’t think anyone cares when I talk. Because I talk too much. Is there any way I can stop talking too much?

[Nutella06]

I'm also an avid chatterbox but, usually just with people I'm very comfortable with. I would recommend watching TED talks about listening and things that keep you calm are usually helpful. Meditation, mindfulness and yoga are things I try to use. Also listening to people who you think do speak well and pace themselves can be encouraging. Active listening is very important because everybody wants to be heard. Thinking before speaking is also a very helpful aid. Having a filter is very important... I have ADD and I know most people with ADD and ADHD are very active in dominating conversations and can't wait to put their more than 2 cents in. I hope some of my suggestions help. Just be patient with yourself.

[jkl5500]

Welcome to the forum! You can talk all you want to us!

One suggestion is to ask questions when you're talking to people. It will not only show that you're interested in them, but it will force you to be quiet and listen.

[Mac_M]

I sometimes feel the need to warn people it's a pattern that I'm working on.