Any parents out there with social phobia?

Question

Are you a parent with social phobia or know someone like this? If so, how do you/they handel it? I want to date, marry, and have children someday, but how tough is it when you also have social phobia to contend with?

Answer 1

Your family fulfills alot of your social needs when you have this problem.  I am very happy with my family.

Answer 2

i didn't have it until i had kids... i don't want to meet teachers other parents.... go to school funtions...i don't even want to go to the doctor. I make myself go to these things when i have to but hate it!!! the whole time and keep to myself. about 10 years ago i could havebreakfast with the president idk what happened but i am ok with it. my mother in law takes vallum...when i know i have to be somewhere and i get really stressed i take one.

Answer 3

its rough..my daughter just started kindergarten yesterday 7 me & her dad both have a social phobia...i am also /depression/anxiety/bipolar since age 12...i had  abad panic attack when i enrolled her in school...& even before school its been a challenge....i am on alot of meds that helps some..but alli can tell u is to hang in there & u will make it thru..i am so far :) good luck