I think I have social anxiety disorder?
I hate meeting new people, especially if its anticipated. It doesn't matter who it is. I hate eating in from of people, because I always feel like I got something on my mouth, or shirt. I hate public speaking, I hate reading in front of people, I hate preforming in front of someone. I hate when other people take my picture, I can take my own picture, but Like I've skipped school just because it was picture day. I do not like trying something or doing something that I've never done before in front of others. Like bowling for example. I hate going to social group setting, like parties or gatherings. I just feel out of place. But I can go to like concerts and stuff because the attention isn't on me. I really don't like talking on the phone, especially if I don't really know that person. I don't really like touching other people's hands, or when they touch me. I don't like when people give me gifts, because I feel like now I have to immediately get them something. And it just feels awkward. I do not dance, at all. I've skipped school over that also. Ive also skipped school over music concert. I procrastination way too much. Over all I've just stop desiring to be social. All these symptoms started around 13-14 years old. And its beginning to get to the point where its ruined my life. Ive never been to a psychiatrist because the thought of paying someone to talk to, and then sharing all of these things and thoughts with a complete stranger seems...well, really agonizing. So I was wondering, Anyone out there have social anxiety disorder? Do you take medications for it? Have the medications helped?
I think I have GAD (anxiety disorder)?
I worry WAY. TO. MUCH and not just about the normal things, about EVERYTHING. I overthink soo much, I get alot of migraines and i can never seem to relax, there's always something keeping me tense. I can just start crying at anytime over NOTHING, like i'm actually crying right now because I'm planning my 16th birthday party and like 20 people said they can't come, i'm bawling my eyes out. I feel like I should go see a therapist but i'm scared to bring it up to my parents, what do you guys think?
I'm 13 and I think I might have an anxiety disorder. How do I tell my family? Should I tell them?
You most definitely should tell them. Honestly, when I was 13, the thought alone of telling my parents was enough to send me into a panic attack. A good way to do this is to go to your school counselor and tell them your concerns, then tell them that you would like some help in telling your parents. She can call them and tell them for you, initiating the start of a conversation you NEED to have, or she can arrange a meeting in which you can tell them in front of her. Or, you can write your parents an email or letter and send it to them, or read to them out loud. You can also send them an article on anxiety in teens and hope that they get the message.Whatever you do, you need to tell them so that you can get help. Your health is really, really important, especially at your age. I really hope this helped, and good luck in telling them. You can do this <3
I'm 13 and I think I have anxiety disorder. What should I do?
Relax my friend.Truly, the beginning of adolescence, a lot of new responsibilities placed upon you and the physical changes you undergo may cause many of these symptoms.Relax as much as this can be possible, find a proper outlet, preferably sports, art, music, anything you like and prefer to do it with other people who like it.These will help you.Don't worry, almost every person going through adolescence has to deal with this shit. Lack of focus, ADHDish symptoms, OCDish symptoms, of course anxiety. Others may have to fight adolescent depression, physical pain from sudden growth or other things.However, your writing shows a very focused and concentrated individual. Your anxiety may come from this, but as you grow you will harness your rampant capabilities and focus them to whatever you want.For now you only discover them and try to tame them.Don't let anyone tell you that you are "ill", except your doctor.Visit him/her, with your parents, and say what you think.But I can guarantee that very soon, you will be a very confident and composed individual. Do not be afraid!
What do people think about social anxiety disorder?
They think it's not real.I assume ‘they’ is referring to the general population.Now there is something people call social anxiety but it is not- the introverted extrovert. These people cling to social media, have their close knit group of friends, and don't prefer social situations. They are shy in public or when meeting someone new, but with their group of friends are outgoing. This is what ‘they’ assume you mean by social anxiety. But it's not the same thing. AT ALL. Social anxiety is the debilitating fear you get when someone calls your phone and you know you have to answer it and talk on the phone. Or the panic attack you have at work when you realize you have to cover reception at lunch. It is far greater than the introverted extrovert. Social anxiety is rooted in fear and panic while the introverted extrovert is simply uncomfortable, shy, or inconvenienced.People don't believe social anxiety exists. They think it's all in your head and is because of technology. I've had countless people tell me to ‘get over’ my social anxiety. I have been clinically depressed and have had anxiety for an incredibly long time. I can't just ‘get over it’. I tell this to people and they still don't think it exists.Would you tell someone with a broken leg to ‘get over it’?Would you tell an old person to just stop being old?No you wouldn't. So don't tell people to get over their social anxiety either.The best way I can explain it is this: social anxiety is increasing because there are too many people in this world. People nowadays can pick and choose exactly who they want in a friend, aquaintance, etc. Media makes us believe we should look, act, dress, and be a certain way to be human. And to be included.
Do i have an anxiety disorder?
I’m pretty sure i have anxiety but im not entirely sure. Like, i have daily anxiety and depression but i hate thinking about it because it just makes me feel worse and i dont want to reach out to anyone because I wouldn’t want to if i dont have it. So basically, I’m not sure if everyone goes through their whole life this or just me. Anyways, I have this strange anxiety outbursts out of nowhere. I’ll be sitting in my bed on my oh one just chillin and out of nowhere i get this HORRIBLE feeling of anxiety that only lasts like 4 seconds. This happens to me once or three times a day. My heart beats hard and i have this feeling of deep guilt and thought that i have a whole bunch of work to do . Like the feeling you get when you know you have a project due the next day and havent started it because you forgot. But then after like 2 seconds, the feeling is gone and I’m calm again. Someone please help. I don’t know what they are but i dont think theyre panic attacks. I’ve seen panic attacks and thise usually lst longer and are a lot deeper.
I have anxiety disorder?
The only thing that helped for my health anxiety was cognitive behavioral therapy. This is from an article about it: What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy? CBT is a form of therapy that concentrates on 2 connected things: Your cognition (your thoughts) and your behavior – your actions. You probably know that the way you think determines how you feel and the way you feel determines your actions and behavior. This is a “closed cycle” because your actions also influence how you feel. You may not realize it, but your actions can create and elevate bad feelings. Cognitive behavioral therapy teaches you how your thoughts and beliefs affect your feelings and how to change the way you think to eliminate bad feelings altogether. How Can CBT Eliminate Your anxiety Attacks? Most of us think that the situations we encounter and our everyday experiences are the triggers to anxiety, panic and depression. If you are driving your car, for instance, and when you get on a highway you get an anxiety attack, you probably think that your anxiety is caused by driving getting on the highway. This in not true. According to CBT, your thoughts and set of beliefs determines the intensity of your emotions. Cognitive behavioral therapy gives you simple techniques to stop panic and anxiety attacks dead in their tracks.
Do I have social anxiety disorder?
I'm constantly wondering if people are talking about me, like if they're whispering, i'd think they're talking about me. I feel like I am constantly being judged, so I just try and do my best to avoid everybody. Now I'm worried because it's affecting my grades, because I don't go in the locker room for gym, I don't volunteer in class or like to get up in front of the class, I sit in the back so that people aren't looking at me, because that bothers me, so I can't see the board or anything like that. I'm a Christian, but I don't like going to church, because I feel like I'm being judged there too. Sometimes I get mad at myself, because I miss things that I wanted to do, or know that I should do, like going to the mall, or picking up something from the store, cause my mom asked me. My family even puts me down sometimes too, not to a severe level, but that's kinda how I take it. This my sound weird, but I walk kinda funny in front of people, because I get nervous that they're looking at me, so my legs feel kinda light, so I start to walk funny. And like in class, i'll start shaking, and so will my hands, for no apparent reason. Its also affecting my weight, cause I dont eat lunch, because i'd rather be alone. Also my mom has been asking me questions about girls and stuff, but when I tell her i don't want one she just keeps asking me why not. But the reason is because the last time I went out with somebody, I just got hurt, so ever since then, I just stopped to avoid rejection. I have ADHD, and take meds for that, and I dont want to have to take any more medication. And how would I tell my mom I think I have it.
What do teachers think of students with anxiety disorder?
Unfortunately anxiety disorder is sth that happens INSIDE. It's not visible to teachers. So they can't have a guess that you are putting up with some sort of mental -emotional sh*t.In school I didn't have anxiety disorder. But I guess if I had, teachers wouldn't find out. We weren't on a good financial condition so my family couldn't afford to get support from psychologists. And my disorder remained unknown. They would probably think I'm weird and acting abnormal. They concluded that I live in a bad condition at home and blamed my mom for it and asked her to school over and over and this made me more anxious. Fortunately our school (mid&highschool) had a soothing friendly environment. It wasn't a place to make you anxious.So I have to tell you about my experience in uni because it was where I got anxiety disorder for the first time:I went to therapist by myself. They didn't get it that sth is wrong with me and kept ralking nonsense; blah blah blah…Later via self-help books I realized I had anxiety disorder. And it was hard to realize; because the symptoms that I experienced were different from every body else’s and what Written in the books.So my professors reactions:Since I fell sick over and over and I skipped classes, they thought I am an irrisponsible student and “too relaxed” tto care about my study.Once I was abscent from an exam. A close friend of mine (a middle aged woman) called my professor and told him that I had anxiety problem and severe pains. And she asked him to take my exam on another day. My professor’s reaction:He got upset! Because he thought a random woman is keeping my back and ordering my professors around to help me get good grades.That caused me problems with my uni peers &the rest of the story: I rather not talk about.In the nutshell:In my country, there is no specialist to turn to. People pay money and buy degree. If you have emotional problems and you don't have a big family behind to support you, you are all by yourself and people accuse you of everything that comes to their minds. You have to keep reading books untill you learn how to cure yourself. By the way, if you had such a big family behind to support you, you didn't get anxiety disorder from the first place.