What drugs will completely and temporary kill social anxiety and stage fright?
Hi there!Great question. Wow! I literally just wrote about this in my most recent book…Not specifically what drugs are used but the underlying cause…. FEAR!That said, I’d like to respond based on this and hopefully offer a a different perspective.What if you were able to “kill” social anxiety and stage fright at the root by looking within and working through the fear that perhaps is holding you back as opposed to relying on drugs, which may only provide a band-aid but never actually cure the cause?How awesome would that feel? Empowering, right?!?!Consider your social anxiety and stage fright are stemming from a fear of judgment or a fear or not being enough. Does that resonate with you?It isn’t the physical act of being around people or speaking in public that is the issue, it’s the underlying fear you have about what you believe might happen.Take some time now and reflect on any / all past experiences where you experienced social anxiety or stage fright. What happened? Get clarity on what you experienced in those moments.We often bring our past experiences in to the present moment assuming they will happen again. If those past experiences were perceived as negative, we will do whatever we can to avoid that feeling again by avoiding the people, situations, etc. that could potentially cause that.However, would you agree that your past does not necessarily equal your future?When you can get to the root cause, understand what it’s about and why, you can begin working on your internal framework to resolve the situation as opposed to perhaps taking drugs.Reach out to me directly if you want to chat more. Also, feel free to join my Journey Evolution Facebook community.I hope this helps!The information provided is based on my personal perception, acquired knowledge, and personal life experience. It is offered to share my view and, perhaps, a different perspective. I don’t claim to be an expert or a guru. I’m just a guy who has worked through some crap and wants to help others.
Does alcohol temporarily reduce anxiety?
Like Morgan said, alcohol is a depressant, so it can temporarily relieve anxiety when used in moderation and not in combination with other drugs. Personally, I like enjoy a cold beer or a glass of wine after a stressful day at work. However, if anxiety is a chronic problem for you, be careful "self-medicating" with alcohol as this may lead to dependence. Another thing to keep in mind, too much alcohol severely dehydrates the body and dehydration can lead to feelings of anxiety.
Can beer reduce social anxiety temporarily?
Yes. People feel less inhibited once they've had a beer. It allows them to relax and be less self conscious. That's why alcohol is at the center of many social gatherings. Some people can only participate socially once they've had a drink. Others have a personality shift after drinking. They can change from very introverted to the life of the party as they get more intoxicated. It all depends on the person.
Can anxiety such as social anxiety be incurable?
I have suffered from social anxiety and depression for 3/4 years and got help about a year ago. I started to write a lot on yahoo a few months ago because the conseller i went to couldn't help, she was very understanding but the techniques didn't work. A lot of people have tried to give me advice on yahoo, and although I am very grateful they didn't work. No medication worked for me, prosac failed to do anything and just made it worse. I do keep up with cognitive behavioral therapy but it still hasn't worked and i actually feel worse since starting it 6 months ago. All the techqniues i have used either didn't work or worked for a tiny bit before giving me a huge low the next day, which makes me wish i had never been born, it sounds pathetic as nothing else is going on in my life thats particularly wrong (its just a lot of small things, although a few have affected me worse then others) but i can't help feeling like that, whenever someone tells me to be happy for what i have and to stop being so selfish, i try but i often feel worse. I know its a selfish thought to go on about how anious and depressed i am but the feeling just won't go away and i hate living like this, i am anxious literally 24/7 and i forgot what it feels like to be more relaxed and happy, even for a second. I have almost got to feel a second of no anxiety with some technqiues such as CBT but these have been for under a second. I don't know why it isn't working but it just doesn't stick even though i practice CBT every day. Relaxation techiques don't work and nor does hypnosis because im too anxious when they happen,so i can never be relaxed, im always to anxious to last for more then a second. Hypnosis makes me feel a little better during, even though i am still very anxious, but fails completely afterwards, i feel the same or worse. So i hope this gives anyone reading this a good picture about my situation so does anyone know if anxiety can be incurable? If it is i will stop trying to reduce the anxiety and try and live with it rather then getting even more anxious about it not going away. Also please no religious comments as I am not religious, i just point this out because every post their is a religious one but these can't answer my question. No offense to anyone who is religious, its just not for me.
Is having social anxiety normal?
When I move to another state 3 years ago, my social anxiety got worse. I've made a few friends, way less than the old school in my old state before. At school, people bullied me and I can't deal with it, and it made me depressed. I couldn't barely talk to anyone at school, I always felt that people was staring at me in the hallway, laughing at me or picking on me. It's horrible, I was much happier in my old state, and I always wanted to move back. I hate high school so much, I've felt like an outcast and a loner. I think everyone at school is against me, and I have no one to turn to and trust.
Social anxiety and retail/fast food jobs?
I have social anxiety. One time it was so bad I didnt leave the house for seven months. Daily hygiene was sporadic. Im doing alot better now. Ive been finding alternative ways to heal myself(getting involved in activities,church, pinpointing reasons why I'm not happy and taking steps to resolve it, etc) Ive had a fast food job before but got let go after two weeks. I couldnt remember the menu and it was very fast paced. I then got a job in retail as a cashier and stayed for 6 months, eventually leaving due to workplace harassment,which caused me even more anxiety. I havent worked in over a year. Ive been basically living off of my family and savings account. But now I desperately need a job. I can pay my bills for maybe 2-3 more months before going completely broke. How do you manage your anxiety in retail/fast food? What are some tips? I would like another type of job but no one's hiring.
Any tips on how to overcome social anxiety?
You either overcome it or be overcame by it. There's no other way: talk to people. Be aware that no one is judging you. All the scenarios and speculations in your head about you and other people are not real until you let them become real by worrying about them. I used to fight these "what will she/he think of me" or other "What if" questions all the time, but always managed to defeat them by simply ignore it and approach people without any plans and hidden agendas. Do yourself a homework and do a google search about "how to be a good conversationalist." Learn from it and then apply it in real situation. It will be hard. Your anxiety will send hundreds of "warning signs" that want you to leave the social situation immediately. IGNORE IT. If you listen to it, you are simply letting this sucker preventing you from achieving something you want to achieve. Best of luck to you.
Do I have social anxiety, or am I just insecure about myself?
Excellent question. In my experience, it’s all about perception. Social anxiety is the fear of being negatively evaluated by others. Insecurity is tied to a sense that someone prefers the other over you or that they do not care about you. In this case, reassurance will make the feelings go away, temporarily. And the insecurity is related to one person of interest. Social anxiety generally will not yield to reassurance and is assigned to everyone in a particular type of setting where there are a number of people instead of one individual.