Does anyone

[bonkers65]

Does anyone here also have Social Anxiety? I've been shy all my life and when I was a child I was teased about it a lot. Even as an adult I've been teased. I hate being like this. I'm ashamed of it although I know I shouldn't be. I'm talking to my therapist about it so we'll see where that goes.

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mines not necessarily diagnosed social anxiety, but im pretty sure i do too.. haven’t had a conversation with any friends in a few years. i always tell myself im going to give someone a call or whatever and never end up working myself up to it

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I’m cheering you on to do whatever you decide is best for you

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I totally have social anxiety. Being in any group of people bigger than two causes great anxiety in me. I sweat like crazy from my hair and have to have a small towel with me. Grocery stores, retail stores, busy cramped restaurants are hugely difficult for me. I have to have earbuds on l, playing fun or calm music. Even church is hard for me. I have to sit as far towards the back as possible. I’m only now starting to come to terms with it. My child is very accepting of it but my spouse believes that her dreams of us traveling lots internationally will never come true and is a little resentful about it.

[Geodog]

Yes, I have Social Anxiety, I can’t stand to be in large groups, I usually find a reason to not go tp Christmas parties, dinners, etc. When I go out to dinner I go to the same place that I know will not be crowded. At work, I hate going to lunch with the group. I get nausea, sweat like crazy, and feel dizzy.

[sunandbutterfly]

I have had social anxiety at different times in my life. I did receive counseling to help when it was overwhelming. I can tell you that it made a difference for me. I hope that talking to your therapist will be helpful for you too.