How to get over social anxiety?

Question

im also bi polar, but i want to be able to hold on to a job and friends (since i dont have either) anyone get over their anxiety?how?lol tia

Answer 1

try to face your fears each day..whatever they may be for you. a little progress is better than none. i haven't been to the doctor yet, so i honestly can't tell you about all that. i know it's not easy. good luck

Answer 2

This article might help you:

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How to Manage Anxiety - 3 Tips For Better Mental Health

Some people are termed worrywarts. They are those who always worry about their kids jumping too high on the trampoline or their husbands driving too fast. Their worries can be brought on by their pessimistic or cautious nature and this is quite normal. However, when their worries become unrealistic to the point of inducing restlessness, headaches and insomnia, this becomes a whole new field called anxiety. Doctors often give advice on how to manage anxiety by prescribing medications to relieve the symptoms. However, most people would rather use natural methods and cure the root of their problem rather than depend on drugs for help.

There are many ways that anxiety can be curbed without taking prescription pills to stop the headaches or induce sleep. One has to understand that anxiety is a psychological disorder that manifests itself through headaches, sleeplessness, irritability, and difficulty focusing on one task, restlessness, muscle pain and general lethargy and in some cases, nausea. Treating these symptoms will not cure the anxiety. It will only address the immediate symptoms but it will keep coming back. Managing anxiety is therefore a personal struggle that can be done through a simple change in lifestyle and some techniques that can help you along the way.

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Answer 3

Meds and therapy are likely the best options. I doubt many are able to just overcome it on their own. It's not an easy way to go through life though (I am undiagnosed but believe I have it to some degree).

If you are bipolar (one word) then hopefully you are already seeing a doc (psychiatrist) and a counselor/therapist so be sure and discuss it with them.  

Answer 4

its has been a long road of medication and therapy,  there is no simple solution :)