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Posted by Dick Hunt on October 20, 2004, at 9:28:43
Hey everyone :) I've had social anxiety for years... Crippling and horrible. It affects so many aspects of life. In the past year, I have found a combo of supplements that helps tremendously... well, general anxiety anyway. I still don't really like to talk to people (in public, strangers, etc...) Don't get me wrong, I like people, but in a more "one on one" situation. Lately I realize that this is not really a disorder or a problem... My real problem is that I am a different kind of person than most. Not better or worse, but unique... After years of not fitting in, being made fun of, and general hatefulness, I learned not to trust people, especially in groups. This seems to be a natural and healthy reaction to a not so nice world.... but still very unpleasant. Add a generous helping of anxiety to this, and you've got a debilitating problem. I feel better lately, and it feels even better knowing that it isn't just me... Klonopin helped me meet people, and things were great for a while... Until they back-stabbed me. I realized that Klonopin just makes you not care who you talk to or make friends with... when in reality you should care deeply about who you choose to be close to. All my friends in the past (off Klonopin) have been true, honest real people, and I would never give that up for a popular circle of acquaintances. So if they say I have social anxiety, I say of course! This "society" is generally insecure, hateful, and selfish. Its "normal" to feel anxious about that. LOVE... :)
Posted by jboud24 on October 20, 2004, at 13:36:12
In reply to Social Anxiety???, posted by Dick Hunt on October 20, 2004, at 9:28:43
Agreed!
Sometimes I really believe social anxiety is about caring way too much about how others percieve you, and then I remember, duh, that's the definition of social anxiety disorder. Thanks for your insight. The psychological aspects and rootings in this problem of social anxiety is all too often overlooked IMHO. It's good to hear other say that they've had the courage to just stand up and say, 'yes I have this and I acknowledge it too everyone'. That, as my psychotherpist/psychopharmacologist is the most important part of overcoming social anxiety, and I am really starting to believe it. Now if I could just put it into practice.
Thanks,
Justin
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