What is social anxiety??

Question

I was made fun of severely for 2 years and it's been 4 years but i'm still nervous when i go out of the house everytime, to the store or the park or even walking my dog. i'm starting school in 2 days (college) and i know i'm going to hate it. i haven't been able to sleep for a couple days and haven't aten/dranken (anything) much and i know when i get there i'll sit like a deer in headlights and shake and be sad. is that s.a.d. and what can i do to help prepare myself? i'm so afraid of just people looking at me, idk what they're thinking and i'm afraind of being judged. is it s.a.d.?

Answer 1

i know how you feel. i have social anxiety, but i think i finally, slowly, might be on the mend.

social anxiety is when your afraid of socialising or having anything to do with people outside your home, afraid of going out, even just to the shops, like you said. paranoia sometimes accompanies social anxiety. your always worrying about whether people are looking at you, talking, laughing, whispering about you.

because your starting college, i recommend that you focus on your studies and classes. thats what my psych told me to do, and it kinda worked actually.

take deep breaths when you get anxious or nervous and try to think positive thoughts. make yourself go to places where you have to interact with people, coz if you dont, your social anxiety will only get worse.

good luck  

Answer 2

dude

just forget them all

they are all retarded , they are just jealous

NeveR let anyone bring you down

*all i can tell you

Answer 3

You have to realize there is a difference between social anxiety disorder and just regular shyness.

People with social anxiety disorder will avoid going out to public places at all costs, have a fear of answering phones, etc.

There is also a lot of physical symptoms of social anxiety disorder such as, when you are around people you become dizzy, shaky, nervous, loss of control in arms/legs, sweaty, hot/cold spells and anxiety attacks.

Afraid of being judged is just normal and you may just be a bit shy but actually social anxiety disorder is really serious. I would go to a Doctor and talk to him, people on here won't be able to diagnose you properly.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Social_anxi...

Answer 4

Every decision you make at your age is critical to your future happiness. I am a 53 year old wife, mother and grandmother.  When I was your age I baled on going to college and got married to a man 13 years older.  I was afraid of going to college.  I have been married 33 years.  Seven years ago I finally put my foot down and decided to go to college against his will.  Today my family is proud of me.  I am full of regret for what I could have accomplished if I had just had the courage to go to college like my mother begged me to back then. College is so exciting.  Don't skip it.  It will broaden your world view. College is gift everyone should have. nami.org is a great resource for me