anxiety

[Thedogmumma212]

so I think I’ve come to the conclusion I’ve got I’ve got an autism diagnosis and now I think I’ve come conclusion of social anxiety. I can’t go shopping without anybody unless it’s to a local I don’t enjoy my local town anymore it’s with my partner or my friend. I do all of my clothes shopping online because I don’t like looking around in shops not because of sizing just I can’t deal with the people I know shopping in person is so much better that because you get more choice but I just can’t do it. I’m already on anxiety medication but I don’t know what else to do or where to go.

[TXanxiety74]

Keep working with a psychiatrist to get your medicine and dosage right. I had the same anxiety about being in public but once my medicine was adjusted the fear went away. I also carry a fast acting medicine with me in public just in case. I hope this helps.

[Jameshuh]

I highly recommend getting 'Anxiety and Panic' by Dr Harry Barry. It has very good information on how to get anxiety under control drharrybarry.com/resources/ Wishing you peace and health

[Mamamichl]

talk to your doctor about your medication. The anxiety meds can help or hinder tremendously. I am not as severe with anxiety around others as you, but mine has gotten me in trouble as a teacher many times. I’m learning that when I teach online, that my anxiety is lower, and when I do have a lot of anxiety, I can take a break usually or freak out without others seeing me. It’s kind of a relief really. Although it’s more comfortable doing everything online, make sure you don’t get in a rut to the point that you make your anxieties worse. Try to push yourself a bit if you can. I push my having friends over in small groups.

[designguy]

I suggest you find a therapist that specializes in treating social anxiety and work with them. There is also a lot of good info/resources available on youtube about healing social anxiety. I like the youtube of Sebastiaan at Social Anxiety Solutions. It is definitely possible to heal social anxiety so don't give up.

[designguy]

I wanted to add that you might also be suffering from low-self-worth which is typical with people who have SA. There is a lot of good info on youtube about it, I particularly like the youtube of Dr. Berni Sewell and did her self-worth course.