Do I have Social anxiety disorder?
am 16 years old and female and really introverted and shy.I've been like that ever since I could remember.Even around my family.when I was little people thaught i was autistic because I was reaaly shy> I am extremely smart,honor roll, talented in art,drawing painting. I get nervous especialy when I go into places by melsef I feel as if people are staring at me. I am little anti-social at school,do to my low-self seteem which makes it easier t pick on me. I feel out of place,especially in large groups, and a major art nerd.My mom thinks I'm weird and my brother is very social. How could I be more sociable, so it will be easier to transition when i go to college.some people think just because I'm black I should be more outgoing or loud. I've been feeling more and more depressed lately,at one point considering suicide. How can I be more sociable. 31 minutes ago - 3 days left to answer. Additional Details 1 minute ago I remember being in the cleaners and some guy(the person that works in there) that I was weird just because I really didn't feel like talking to him. nd I don't smile a lot. Report It
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?
Serious Social Anxiety Disorder?
there might be a some sort of anxiety disorder, but it is all in your head. People only see and act the way you feel about yourself. Maybe you are just too shy and from the experience you told, i bet that you dont even ask questions at school, get lost all the time, dont know whats going on all the time, and have a hard time in relationships, am i wrong? if you keep this up you will never get nowhere. Let them think what they want, i mean was missing your stop, wasting precious time and getting lost all worth it so that people WHO YOU DONT EVEN KNOW AND DONT KNOW YOU wont think that you were a loser? i know how you feel because i am the same way with people i know. Sometimes when i am at a place and i know people from school i feel like you feel, but you just need to relax, keep telling your mind that you are cool and there is nothing wrong. You just need to know how to act kool, and even if you need to get up to get a map, do it with attitude, with your head up high, look at the people around you (give them the stare so that you could intimidate them), take your time, and they will think you are cool. If you dont know them them screw them, who gives a **** what they think. ps. most people who ride the bus are old, old asians, adults, drug addicts and crazy people. i dont think you are one of them so once again, WHO GIVES A **** WHAT THEY THINK.. i really hope this helped and i just didnt waste my time typing all of this up.