Is it just me?

[trulyblue]

hey all

It's only in the past few months I've realised I have Social
Anxiety. These are some of the things that i really struggle with and make me extremely anxious.

-standing in a queue
-waiting for a bus, getting on the bus
-walking into a crowded place on my own eg the pub
-making eye contact
-speaking to people with authority
-starting/maintaining conversations
-going to unfamilar places
-talking about myself to others
-sometimes making phone calls

It it just me am I a complete loon or can any1 relate to any of these???

Trulyblue xxx

[Anna C]

Hi,

No you're definitely not a loon! Many people on here including me have trouble with the things you have mentioned.
I am having CBT which is starting to help, but I have a long way to go and its still hard and scary.

I'm sure this site with help you a lot, theres so much help and information here and lots of people who will advise and support you.

Take care Anna xx

[Keep going]

hey all

It's only in the past few months I've realised I have Social
Anxiety. These are some of the things that i really struggle with and make me extremely anxious.

-standing in a queue
-waiting for a bus, getting on the bus
-walking into a crowded place on my own eg the pub
-making eye contact
-speaking to people with authority
-starting/maintaining conversations
-going to unfamilar places
-talking about myself to others
-sometimes making phone calls

It it just me am I a complete loon or can any1 relate to any of these???

Trulyblue xxx

Yeah, same here. Use to notice this reaction to these situations, thought it was normal at first. Untill it made me ill, then i sort treatment.

Stu

[Anxious_gal]

ya i get weird about most of the stuff on that list!

[Diane O'Brien]

Hi Truly

Your not a loony at all. I suffer from social anxiety and find I fidget a lot in those circumstances. Its hard to maintain eye contact and I tend to look away. Now you know you have social anxiety u can work on becoming more confident. Its also nice to know your not the only one.

Take Care

Diane xxx