Ugh help me

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Anyone have social anxiety of seeing certain people in public ? I really struggle with this and I’m supposed to go to this summer school thing since last week but haven’t because of anxiety and idk what to do. It’s like consistent anxiety about seeing people for no reason at all. Any advice or help?

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Hiya.

Yes I have social anxiety and avoid places were may see people I know. I’m better when I’m out away from my area, as the fear subsides a little, as I feel I won’t bump into people I know, it’s a strange thing..I’m still learning about it. I think I had it for a while but only realised in last year or so, when my therapist discussed it with me. I am really in fear of seeing neighbours, as they are very inquisitive and I think some of the fears are about being judged and anyone we feel will judge us, maybe it’s a certain type of person I’m not sure...

I avoid the shops locally because I’m afraid of seeing people I know. It’s awful. I’m sorry you have it too.

Do you have anyone who you could hook up with that you would be comfortable going with maybe? I know at times I have found that if I’m with someone I’m ok with, I feel more comfortable , as I alsways think people won’t tend to stop and chat to me if I’m with someone else,Or would you go and have an excuse you can only stay a short while , and if you stay longer that’s a plus, but you don’t have to. I’m just brain storming ideas, sorry if they don’t work for you. I understand it is a struggle. If it really causes you problems an excuse not to go at all is always an option...if I’m going anywhere I tend were possible to have an excuse to leave early for something to give me my ‘get out’ option.

For the future, I am personally having therapy for it, it’s a slow process but it helps. I do try to go to some things and push myself, that isn’t easy but I’m hoping with therapy and learning more about it I can overcome some of those fears and not allow it to take over....

I wish you peace and strength.

It’s nice to be able to write things down here, it helps.

You are not alone..

🌺🌼🌺🌼 x