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Anxiety is a physical condition marked by intense and persistent feelings of distress, fear, angst or dread. General anxiety caused by routine day-to-day stresses usually passes quickly and is experienced by almost everyone at one time or another. However, such feelings that linger over time and are very difficult to cope with, and which lack a clear cause, may indicate...

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Social anxiety disorder

Riley04
Riley04

I've got a problem i can not answer a phone call i panic every time it rings, i can't seem to socialise because I'm always worrying of what people will think of me,m i good enough to be around people,i hated presenting when I was in high school,I recently met a girl online and she was nice n all n as time went on i closed myself off did not put much effort n yesterday she said we better as friends she doesn't think we can work as a couple n I've been having negative thoughts n I'm always panicking and nervous when having to meet people or talk to people what can I do :(

Gladdmatt
Gladdmatt
For me, it's been important simply to embrace my social anxiety disorder, and work around it and be as good to myself as I can. For ex., I keep my phone turned off, and just periodically check messages. I don't go to parties, and see people socially in small groups, often one on one, and go to the movies or meet for coffee; things I can handle. I remind myself that a lot of people who seem very outgoing are just insecure in other ways. I don't know if any of this helps. May God bless your day.
Tired
Tired
Go to library and get books that might help. Go see a therapist. They can help.
ReyBB8
ReyBB8
I can relate to you so much. My social anxiety disorder prevents me from developing relationships and doing simple tasks such as answering a phone call. My therapist recommended doing a few things per week that put me out of my comfort zone when it comes to socializing. She says if you're able to keep working on things outside your comfort zone that you'll get used to it.
darkside2276
darkside2276
I too panic each time the phone rings due to my stuttering. It gives me a lot of anxiety. Fortunately I have an excellent therapist who has worked with me on this issue and she encourages me a lot. For some reason I don't ever stutter when I'm with her. I guess it's about feeling safe in the zone. I hope you find that safety whichever mode it's in. I'm sure it will ease your nervousness and help you with socializing all the best
FuckAnxiety
FuckAnxiety
Thank you very much
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