Social Anxiety Support

justiss282 · 11-05-2009, 03:28 PM

Hi everyone, been lurking for a little while but thought I would jump in and introduce myself as I’ve read so many posts and stories on the forum that I can relate to, and thought this would be a good place to find some people who really understand. I’ve been dealing with SA for most of my life and it basically just got worse as I got older. I remember when I was really young being shy, but it seems as the years went on it just turned into something else, to the point where just being around people was almost not an option. Over the years I’ve come to deal with my anxiety a lot better although it’s far from cured, and some days are better than others. At my worse I rarely if ever left the house, and almost became somewhat agoraphobic to the point where I didn’t want to walk out of my front door for fear of having to deal with people. That was a long time ago but even today when I’m out in public just being around people is tough although I try to deal with it the best I can.
I think the worst part about SA is the fact that it’s hindered me from being able to do a lot of the things I want in life, such as travel more, meet new people, and just have new and exciting experiences. This didn’t bother me as bad when I was younger because I felt like I had a lot time to really get myself together and beat this, but as I get older it just sometimes feels like social anxiety has a death grip over me; although I refuse to let it run my life, it still rears it’s ugly head when I least want it to. Well thanks for reading, it’s nice to meet you guys and I hope to contribute to the forum, and just be able to have somewhere to come where people understand.

mcsboy8 · 11-05-2009, 04:15 PM

Welcome to sas justiss!

justiss282 · 11-05-2009, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by mcsboy8

Welcome to sas justiss!

Thanks!!

millenniumman75 · 11-05-2009, 06:01 PM

Welcome, Justiss282!

strawberryjulius · 11-05-2009, 06:03 PM

Welcome!

ZAFFAR · 11-05-2009, 09:40 PM

Welcome justiss282 to SAS forums.

I am also a newbie here. I too surfed this forum for many months then i joined it in around august some time and few days back made my first post in "The first Step".

Enjoy.

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Originally Posted by justiss282

Hi everyone, been lurking for a little while but thought I would jump in and introduce myself as I’ve read so many posts and stories on the forum that I can relate to, and thought this would be a good place to find some people who really understand. I’ve been dealing with SA for most of my life and it basically just got worse as I got older. I remember when I was really young being shy, but it seems as the years went on it just turned into something else, to the point where just being around people was almost not an option. Over the years I’ve come to deal with my anxiety a lot better although it’s far from cured, and some days are better than others. At my worse I rarely if ever left the house, and almost became somewhat agoraphobic to the point where I didn’t want to walk out of my front door for fear of having to deal with people. That was a long time ago but even today when I’m out in public just being around people is tough although I try to deal with it the best I can.
I think the worst part about SA is the fact that it’s hindered me from being able to do a lot of the things I want in life, such as travel more, meet new people, and just have new and exciting experiences. This didn’t bother me as bad when I was younger because I felt like I had a lot time to really get myself together and beat this, but as I get older it just sometimes feels like social anxiety has a death grip over me; although I refuse to let it run my life, it still rears it’s ugly head when I least want it to. Well thanks for reading, it’s nice to meet you guys and I hope to contribute to the forum, and just be able to have somewhere to come where people understand.

justiss282 · 11-05-2009, 10:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZAFFAR

Welcome justiss282 to SAS forums.

I am also a newbie here. I too surfed this forum for many months then i joined it in around august some time and few days back made my first post in "The first Step".

Enjoy.

Thanks a lot, I already really like it here, everyone's been so nice. I don't know why it took me so long to actually post, I guess my social anxiety even extends to the internet at times lol.

Toad Licker · 11-06-2009, 10:38 AM

Hey justiss282

Prakas · 11-06-2009, 01:47 PM

Hello

enough · 11-06-2009, 03:49 PM

Welcome...
Being new here means we're trying to get after it & help ourselves..

You're young... great you found this place and can turn it around with your life in front of you...

Cheers to you.

TorLin · 11-06-2009, 04:11 PM

HI

justiss282

Welcome to SAS !

Phoenix87 · 11-06-2009, 05:18 PM

Welcome New Guy!

shoppin_spree · 11-06-2009, 06:08 PM

Hi!

Welcome!

Kates01 · 11-07-2009, 04:04 PM

I've just joined as well and can completely relate to you when you say it's getting worse as you're getting older. Anywho if you ever need someone to talk to that understands feel free... hope you have a fabulous weekend :-)

Richard ob · 11-08-2009, 11:36 PM

Just read your post and can relate alot to what you are saying. I have just woken up with a panic attack, trembling, being sick, horrible thoughts and feelings, palputations, sweating etc. I live with my wife and daughter but my wife doesn't not understand or sympathise with my condition anymore. So we have a strained relationship. I have to go to work soon which is getting more difficult as I get stressed their too and am starting to get suspicous of some of my colleagues who are mostly ok but are taking the piss a bit as my work load seems to be increasing. Not sure I can cope with feeling nervous, stressed and depressed all the time. Physically, it is making act and move like a zombie I even get black outs! I take medication for depression an ssri may be it is this I don't know. I must say the medication has done me a lot of good but there are bound to be side effects. Anyway, it is nice to express these problems and get them out in the open.

WineKitty · 11-09-2009, 08:27 PM

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11-05-2009, 03:28 PM	#1 (permalink)
justiss282 Status: SAS Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: NC Gender: Male Posts: 51	New guy here Hi everyone, been lurking for a little while but thought I would jump in and introduce myself as I’ve read so many posts and stories on the forum that I can relate to, and thought this would be a good place to find some people who really understand. I’ve been dealing with SA for most of my life and it basically just got worse as I got older. I remember when I was really young being shy, but it seems as the years went on it just turned into something else, to the point where just being around people was almost not an option. Over the years I’ve come to deal with my anxiety a lot better although it’s far from cured, and some days are better than others. At my worse I rarely if ever left the house, and almost became somewhat agoraphobic to the point where I didn’t want to walk out of my front door for fear of having to deal with people. That was a long time ago but even today when I’m out in public just being around people is tough although I try to deal with it the best I can. I think the worst part about SA is the fact that it’s hindered me from being able to do a lot of the things I want in life, such as travel more, meet new people, and just have new and exciting experiences. This didn’t bother me as bad when I was younger because I felt like I had a lot time to really get myself together and beat this, but as I get older it just sometimes feels like social anxiety has a death grip over me; although I refuse to let it run my life, it still rears it’s ugly head when I least want it to. Well thanks for reading, it’s nice to meet you guys and I hope to contribute to the forum, and just be able to have somewhere to come where people understand.

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Kates01 Status: SAS Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: England for a few weeks then IL Gender: Female Posts: 6	I've just joined as well and can completely relate to you when you say it's getting worse as you're getting older. Anywho if you ever need someone to talk to that understands feel free... hope you have a fabulous weekend :-)

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Richard ob Status: SAS Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Plaistow, London. E13 8LP Gender: Male Posts: 2	new to the forum as well Just read your post and can relate alot to what you are saying. I have just woken up with a panic attack, trembling, being sick, horrible thoughts and feelings, palputations, sweating etc. I live with my wife and daughter but my wife doesn't not understand or sympathise with my condition anymore. So we have a strained relationship. I have to go to work soon which is getting more difficult as I get stressed their too and am starting to get suspicous of some of my colleagues who are mostly ok but are taking the piss a bit as my work load seems to be increasing. Not sure I can cope with feeling nervous, stressed and depressed all the time. Physically, it is making act and move like a zombie I even get black outs! I take medication for depression an ssri may be it is this I don't know. I must say the medication has done me a lot of good but there are bound to be side effects. Anyway, it is nice to express these problems and get them out in the open.

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