I've also had social anxiety my whole life. I inherited it from my father. I've heard that several people on his side of the family had it. I know exactly what you mean;I could never be a casheir either. Believe it or not, I was also in a play in school! I can't say I did great in it,but I got through it without forgetting any of my lines. I think I just kind've spaced out, and went into 'robot mode'. It felt surreal,as if I were dreaming.
Would you also believe that I met a man on the internet,who also has social anxiety, and we were married last month in Las Vegas?!
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Posted on 10/22/09, 03:07 pm
I have social anxiety that has been going on for all my life. Am a shy person, and could never get a job as a cashier. That would cause me great anxiety. My sister is the same way, and we had an abusive father.
In high school I was in a play with a speaking part. Would you believe?
In high school I was in a play with a speaking part. Would you believe?
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Reply #1 10/23/09 12:58pm
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Reply #2 10/27/09 4:54pm
bm55, I could never be a cashier either. (I actually was at one time in my life, and I hated it. Lot's of anxiety.) For me, I think it's social anxiety mixed with Math Anxiety or Math Phobia. There are several books out there on this subject.
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Reply #3 10/28/09 6:08am
Thanks you all. Now I don't feel so stupid. Yes, congratulations leannhf. -
Reply #4 11/25/09 1:20pm
I've had social anxiety my whole life too and I too could not ge a job as a cashier. I've thought about it but I'm way too shy. That's great that you were in a play with a speaking part! I could NEVER do that! You should be very proud of yourself.
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