Does anyone suffer with social anxiety?
Just wondering if there is anyone here who suffers with social anxiety?
It would be nice to chat and share our experiences because I am really struggling. Thanks
It would be nice to chat and share our experiences because I am really struggling. Thanks
Original post by Anonymous
Just wondering if there is anyone here who suffers with social anxiety?
It would be nice to chat and share our experiences because I am really struggling. Thanks
It would be nice to chat and share our experiences because I am really struggling. Thanks
not social, but i do in crowds and confined spaces (lines for rides, train stations etc). You're not alone
Original post by Anonymous
Just wondering if there is anyone here who suffers with social anxiety?
It would be nice to chat and share our experiences because I am really struggling. Thanks
It would be nice to chat and share our experiences because I am really struggling. Thanks
yeah like the other person said youre deffo not alone
my hands start shaking and my heart beats like crazy when im out and its really crowdy or anything and especially when i have to talk to them even if its just an old friend ive bumped into - honestly its really annoying sometimes haha but i hope youre okay x
Original post by Anonymous
Just wondering if there is anyone here who suffers with social anxiety?
It would be nice to chat and share our experiences because I am really struggling. Thanks
It would be nice to chat and share our experiences because I am really struggling. Thanks
Yeah, I do. You’re definitely not alone and I hope you’re doing ok
Original post by Anonymous
Just wondering if there is anyone here who suffers with social anxiety?
It would be nice to chat and share our experiences because I am really struggling. Thanks
It would be nice to chat and share our experiences because I am really struggling. Thanks
Yeah I do I’m not that much of a speaking person myself and like to keep to myself.
No, the opposite
I have/had social anxiety (it was much worse in school). Now I pretend that I don't have it, and it works somehow, 'fake it till you make it'. Instead of sitting at home (I'm an introvert) I started going out alone. Now, it's much easier for me to go out by myself or talk to people. I still need to work on my communication skills more. But so far I've seen progress in myself compared to few months ago.
Original post by Anonymous
I have/had social anxiety (it was much worse in school). Now I pretend that I don't have it, and it works somehow, 'fake it till you make it'. Instead of sitting at home (I'm an introvert) I started going out alone. Now, it's much easier for me to go out by myself or talk to people. I still need to work on my communication skills more. But so far I've seen progress in myself compared to few months ago.
That gives me hope
Original post by Anonymous
Just wondering if there is anyone here who suffers with social anxiety?
It would be nice to chat and share our experiences because I am really struggling. Thanks
It would be nice to chat and share our experiences because I am really struggling. Thanks
Social skills:
Be open, relaxed, approachable, friendly, lighten up
0) You can try nlp exercises, meditation, breathing techniques, visualisation. You can read books on this subject and there is a wealth of resources on the internet, youtube regarding this subject.
1) Relax, imagine you're just observing or there as a traveller. For example, if you are on holiday, you go there to experience and observe the attraction, you're not going to get anxious doing that are you?
2) Smile, smiling in contagious.
3) Be confident, respect yourself, accept yourself, work out, wear good clothes, feel good, focus on your passions, know you are a good person who treats people well, you have got as much right as everyone else.
Think positively, be proud of yourself, do things that make you happy, remember your happy times, what makes you confident? What makes you proud? Do you have a skill you are good at? Do things like cooking, driving, learning that increases your confidence daily. Relax.
Have good posture, body language, improve your appearance. Be happy with yourself.
4) Dress well, have good grooming, hairstyle, have good posture.
5) Just say hi or hey to people in your vicinity, who cares if they don't say anything back?
6) Ask how they are, how's everything, how's it going, what's the latest, what made them choose this course, their plans for the future, their plans for the rest of the day, weekend, how was their weekend, their day, what they will get up to, what they got up to, ask them about their hobbies, talk about what's happening. You could read up on current affairs.
Talk about the weather or did you see that sports game? Just mingle with them,
Compliment them, say "I like your jacket".
If you know they went on a holiday or somewhere, ask them about it etc.
7) Be passionate about life.
8) In group discussions, relax and talk to someone close or if someone says something you know, you can talk then. Stay relaxed.
9) Lighten up, have a laugh, laugh easily, be friendly, approachable, interested, relaxed.
10) You can write things down and come up with a rational reframed response, keep a journal of your thoughts, reach out to people slowly
Original post by Anonymous
Just wondering if there is anyone here who suffers with social anxiety?
It would be nice to chat and share our experiences because I am really struggling. Thanks
It would be nice to chat and share our experiences because I am really struggling. Thanks
Hey I have it too. I’m also selectively mute. It really sucks and I’m very isolated and have been so for a long time. But it will get better hopefully. You’re definitely not alone : )
Original post by Anonymous
Just wondering if there is anyone here who suffers with social anxiety?
It would be nice to chat and share our experiences because I am really struggling. Thanks
It would be nice to chat and share our experiences because I am really struggling. Thanks
I do - I find it difficult to talk to people without coming across as awkward and I'm constantly afraid of saying the wrong thing to someone. There was a time when this was so bad that I didn't leave the house unless it was absolutely necessary, but with time this got better for me. If you are really struggling, perhaps consider reaching out to friends or even a GP, but you have done a really good thing here by starting this discussion and bringing up a topic that most people see as not 'socially acceptable', so thank you.
