http://www.socialanxietysupport.com/forum/ Join our social anxiety forum to ask questions, share your advice, make friends, or just vent. en Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:24:17 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.socialanxietysupport.com/forum/images/styles/SAS/misc/rss.jpg http://www.socialanxietysupport.com/forum/ http://www.socialanxietysupport.com/forum/f18/parents-help-u-move-into-dorm-76905/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:09:40 GMT So there's something that sticks out in my head about move in day and move out days in dorms-its' the fact that I don't have anyone, not a friend, not a family member helping me move stuff-

When I moved in, I moved in on my own, carried my own ****, and when I move out, I'm gonna be carrying all my own ****, and taking the train alone, and that's what I want in a way, I do not want my mom anywhere near me.....but at the same time I feel isolated, alone or something when I see all these kids with their parents, while I'm walking the halls and traveling in the elevator solo

at least I did see a couple people by themselves taking their one or 2 pieces of luggage to the bus station to go to the airport, but otherwise, every time I get on the elevator or walk in the halls, it's students and their well adjusted great parents

So what about you guys? Did your parents help you move in/out of the dorm? And how was it? Were you more at ease with the support of your parents there, did you still have SA, or did you not want them there at at all? ]]> Students letitrock http://www.socialanxietysupport.com/forum/f18/parents-help-u-move-into-dorm-76905/ http://www.socialanxietysupport.com/forum/f26/hobbies-or-ways-to-pass-time-76904/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:58:20 GMT Well I dont have many friedns and spend many hours a day alone. i was just wondering what i could do to pass the time. Well I dont have many friedns and spend many hours a day alone. i was just wondering what i could do to pass the time. ]]> Coping With Social Anxiety grrungis http://www.socialanxietysupport.com/forum/f26/hobbies-or-ways-to-pass-time-76904/ http://www.socialanxietysupport.com/forum/f35/my-bike-broke-into-pieces-76903/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:29:21 GMT my bike broke into pieces today.. my bro had accident with it. I feel so pathetic and depressed. My anxiety has gone beyond control.. I am scared to... my bike broke into pieces today.. my bro had accident with it. I feel so pathetic and depressed. My anxiety has gone beyond control.. I am scared to get out of my room too.

its pathetic.

:cry:cry:cry:cry:cry:cry:cry:cry:cry ]]> Frustration deadwarrior666 http://www.socialanxietysupport.com/forum/f35/my-bike-broke-into-pieces-76903/ http://www.socialanxietysupport.com/forum/f9/i-extended-an-invation-76902/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:24:38 GMT I called up a buddy and asked if he wanted to go watch the fights at a bar tomorrow. He said maybe. We've hung out before but usually he invites me. ]]> Triumphs Over Social Anxiety RobertInCypress http://www.socialanxietysupport.com/forum/f9/i-extended-an-invation-76902/ http://www.socialanxietysupport.com/forum/f35/i-hate-fridays-and-holidays-76900/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:35:54 GMT fridays and holidays are soo depressing when you go to school and hear everyone going out with their friends.. knowing you would just going inside,... fridays and holidays are soo depressing when you go to school and hear everyone going out with their friends.. knowing you would just going inside, play the game and watch tv :bash ]]> Frustration successful http://www.socialanxietysupport.com/forum/f35/i-hate-fridays-and-holidays-76900/ http://www.socialanxietysupport.com/forum/f30/the-best-medication-for-social-anxiety-76898/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:47:32 GMT Hey all, I think we should come up with a top 5 list for meds when it comes to treating social anxiety. Here are the options: *... Hey all,

I think we should come up with a top 5 list for meds when it comes to treating social anxiety.

Here are the options:

• benzodiazepines
• SSRI's
• SNRI's
• Dopaminergic agents
• MAOI's
• atypical antipsychotics (for comorbid bipolar)
• Buspar
• Remeron
• TCA's
• etc.

basically i want to try a new drug and am wondering if anybody has had long term success with any particular ones. ]]> Medication jakeforpresident http://www.socialanxietysupport.com/forum/f30/the-best-medication-for-social-anxiety-76898/ http://www.socialanxietysupport.com/forum/f30/caffine-76897/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:46:25 GMT I am taking 4 meds at the moment, xanax, celexa, abilify, and benztrophine. The only time I consume caffine is with dinner (diet coke). However,... I am taking 4 meds at the moment, xanax, celexa, abilify, and benztrophine.

The only time I consume caffine is with dinner (diet coke). However, I have recently been increasing meds per doctors order and am feeling more tired.

If I started to drink coffee on a regular basis to keep me up, would it worsen my anxiety and lessen the effects of the meds I'm taking? ]]> Medication Prakas http://www.socialanxietysupport.com/forum/f30/caffine-76897/ http://www.socialanxietysupport.com/forum/f30/will-my-doctor-prescribe-me-stimulants-to-improve-my-concentration-76896/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:35:02 GMT I'm basically a healthy adult (21 yrs) but i have some attentional problems and this affects my performance in school and work. it also affects my self-esteem and compounds my social anxiety.
i am currently taking effexor XR and Seroquel for the anxiety but the concentration issues haven't ceased. what do you suggest? should i ask for stimulants? ]]> Medication Akira90125 http://www.socialanxietysupport.com/forum/f30/will-my-doctor-prescribe-me-stimulants-to-improve-my-concentration-76896/ http://www.socialanxietysupport.com/forum/f26/panic-attack-strikes-again-76895/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:25:21 GMT I've never really told anyone about my "problem", but it affects me more than I would like to admit. I am extremely stubborn at showing anyone how I feel or showing any emotions really, usually just pretend its all good all the time. It was really hard for me to join this site, but I think my therapist would be proud haha. Today it would have been really helpful to have someone to talk to since I had to leave class due to a panic attack. It was horribly embarrassing having to leave in the middle of class, and when asked about it I just said I was hung over and had to throw up haha, classy excuse right? Well anyways I just wanted to vent to a group that understands what I'm going through. ]]> Coping With Social Anxiety dmb21 http://www.socialanxietysupport.com/forum/f26/panic-attack-strikes-again-76895/ http://www.socialanxietysupport.com/forum/f18/i-dont-do-well-with-papers-76894/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:16:21 GMT Recently, I handed in a critique. I talked to my TA and he is willing to go through my paper with me, but he told me that it looks like I haven't even learned how to write a paper. I am very aware of this.

He says that he doesn't even think that he can help me. Can't he help me with formatting or something or show me a good example of a paper.

He's sending me to the Learning Assistance Centre. Should I even try to write papers anymore or just get a zero. I seriously do so poorly it doesn't even seem like it's worth any effort. It probably looks like it took 20 minutes for me to do my last paper, but I worked on it for 7 days.

What should I do?

Thanks, SAgirl ]]> Students SAgirl http://www.socialanxietysupport.com/forum/f18/i-dont-do-well-with-papers-76894/ http://www.socialanxietysupport.com/forum/f14/particle-collider-restart-76893/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:09:09 GMT HAS anyone heard about the new Large Hadron Collider, the CERN LHC as it's known. So far, I know it sends particles around the "dohnut" at very high speeds using powerful magnets, before they smash into other particles to find out what it breaks up into. Am I correct?

if anyone knows all about the new accelerator, what kind of particles they're smashing, or what they're trying to achieve please post! :)

EDIT: Didn't know where to put this, but it said word geek, so I though mayby some of u guys heard bout it. ]]> Geek Central My911GT2993 http://www.socialanxietysupport.com/forum/f14/particle-collider-restart-76893/ http://www.socialanxietysupport.com/forum/f10/join-a-club-on-campus-76892/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:08:24 GMT I've decided that, since I'm going to be at school for another 6 months, I really don't want to be alone every hour of my day that's not spent in class. I don't expect to make too many great, close friends because 1)I obviously have really bad social anxiety, 2)I don't drink or do any kind of drug and most kids on a college campus do, and 3)I get nervous hanging out with groups of more than 4 or some for longer than an hour.
So, in order to get myself out of my room for about an hour a few days a week, I've decided to join a club or two. I'm thinking about the school newspaper; I want to be in culinary publication after I graduate. There's also a club, Chefs Sustaining Agriculture. I'm a strong believer of using local and sustainable ingredients in cuisine. ]]> Goal Setting Miss Meggie http://www.socialanxietysupport.com/forum/f10/join-a-club-on-campus-76892/ http://www.socialanxietysupport.com/forum/f21/anybody-want-to-chat-76891/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:57:14 GMT I'm 48 yrs old and would love to chat with someone in my age range or in their 50's..my yahoo messenger id is outtheblue47..I'd love to hear from you..:) ]]> Crickets outtheblue http://www.socialanxietysupport.com/forum/f21/anybody-want-to-chat-76891/ http://www.socialanxietysupport.com/forum/f26/help-76890/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:55:27 GMT I'm home alone and a group of Jehovah's Witnesses are walking in my neighborhood! :hide
I'm assuming they are JH since several couples are dressed formally and are holding Bibles. Looking from my window they are coming closer. Should I ignore them or respond to them? My first reaction is too ignore them but maybe engaging with them will help overcome my SA?
I should get dressed since I look like a bum. :roll
p.s. I'm an atheist... ]]> Coping With Social Anxiety rcapo89 http://www.socialanxietysupport.com/forum/f26/help-76890/ http://www.socialanxietysupport.com/forum/f24/do-you-long-to-know-the-little-details-of-others-76889/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:54:26 GMT I'm not hiding in bushes spying on anyone-but because I have so little contact with others - I hunger for little bits of information. The boring stuff-what they eat,read,little things. Could be I'm just deadly dull but these things fascinate me. It's almost like I'm entranced by these things because I want even that thin little thread of connection. :afr Anyone else like this?? ]]> General Discussion Still Waters http://www.socialanxietysupport.com/forum/f24/do-you-long-to-know-the-little-details-of-others-76889/