Posted by Emeline on August 30, 2003, at 3:54:09
In reply to Re: Teenage Social Phobic, posted by Emeline on August 30, 2003, at 3:42:26
Thanks, you guys - really thanks. There's something slightly ironic about me not being able to discuss this with close family and only strangers - but still thanks a lot.
I have now decided I should probably speak to my GP about this, but is there much he will be able to do? I live in Britain, and there doesn't seem to be as much emphasis on medication here - plus I'm not 16 yet so some stuff might not be suitable.
Has anyone else realised the unfairness in the fact that you have to visit a doctor in the first place? It's like sending an arachnophobic through a spider-filled tunnel to reach a therapist. I guess there's no other way, I'll just have to phsyche myself up... I'm always torn between sending these thoughts to the back of my mind or trying to review the situation. Even if I do get help, people might still think I'm a weirdo (a stupid word but I can't think of anything else). I've been introverted and "aloof" for three years of highschool - people will be a little suspicious if I suddenly talk to them, won't they? Did anyone else have this problem?Thanks Again ;)
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