Social Anxiety Support

estelle85 · 08-05-2008, 11:38 AM

...I know I have no reason to be afraid and I know ppl cant physically hurt me or anything..but I just cant overcome this phobia of human beings...Im quite ashamed to say I'm even afraid of my high school cousin and her friends, whenever they come over i get scared shi*less and cant even walk out of my room b/c im afraid that they'd be saying bad things about me and laughing at me...sigh, this is getting really tough.

anyone with me?

sno · 08-05-2008, 11:41 AM

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anyone with me?

Yes.

MavenMI6Agent009 · 08-05-2008, 11:44 AM

me too im scared period

nicole1234 · 08-05-2008, 12:10 PM

Yes, absolutely. Im just scared of people but my fear is now turning into hate...I feel it's me against peoploe at this point. People always laugh at me, so I understand completely especially being afraid of highschoolers b/c they can be really judgemental especially in groups.

fallingdownonmyface · 08-06-2008, 12:40 AM

Find some physical outlet/activity to harness away all that negative energy

And no that doesn't mean listening to music at your computer

Work on your self and adopt a 'i dont give a fck attitude

Good luck

Keep us updated

gaz · 08-06-2008, 11:58 AM

Yes i am with you. Everyday is a struggle for me, because i am simply afraid of people and what they are going to say.

phate · 08-06-2008, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by fallingdownonmyface

Find some physical outlet/activity to harness away all that negative energy

And no that doesn't mean listening to music at your computer

Work on your self and adopt a 'i dont give a fck attitude

Good luck

Keep us updated

I agree. One of the most helpful things for overcoming SA is realising you don't need to care what others think about you.

Ohio Fatso · 08-06-2008, 06:20 PM

I know when I'm out at the park hitting baseballs or listening to the radio I still cower in fear when high school kids walk by. Here I am 25 years old with a good job and they're future-in-the-air, unsure high school kids, yet I'm scared to death of them. I just know they think I'm a pathetic wretch. I turn down the radio and act like I'm writing or reading something as they pass.

bunnie · 08-08-2008, 10:05 AM

I'm right there with ya. In my case, I peek out the window before I leave out of the house. I take public transportation and I hate walking up the block while everyone is outside!!!! I feel like a target because I'm always seen walking alone and nobody really knows anything about me; i just know people are gossiping about me. I hate it. There is no one my age out here that I can relate to. They're all in grammar school and high school.

SADone · 08-09-2008, 12:23 AM

As a college student being around others, I'm not suppose to be afraid of people but i am. I get super nervous when people look at me and i hate walking by a large group of people.

SAgirl · 08-09-2008, 08:40 PM

The other day I went to a little Rock concert in the park with local bands. Being around emo kids, I really care what they think. Man, I felt so out of place.

08-05-2008, 11:38 AM	#1 (permalink)
estelle85 Status: SAS Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Calgary, Canada Gender: Female Age: 24 Posts: 395	..Being scared of people...is getting really hard.... ...I know I have no reason to be afraid and I know ppl cant physically hurt me or anything..but I just cant overcome this phobia of human beings...Im quite ashamed to say I'm even afraid of my high school cousin and her friends, whenever they come over i get scared shi*less and cant even walk out of my room b/c im afraid that they'd be saying bad things about me and laughing at me...sigh, this is getting really tough. anyone with me? __________________ "I guess I should just accept my fate, and leave the rest to God".

08-05-2008, 11:44 AM	#3 (permalink)
MavenMI6Agent009 Status: weak & Powerless Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: EL Crapo, Tx Gender: Male Age: 85 Posts: 15,976	Re: ..Being scared of people...is getting really hard.... me too im scared period __________________ "The friend who can be silent with us in a moment of despair or confusion, who can stay with us in an hour of grief and bereavement, who can tolerate not knowing, not curing, not healing and face with us the reality of our powerlessness, that is a friend who cares." (Henri Nouwen) -------------------------------------------------------

08-05-2008, 12:10 PM	#4 (permalink)
nicole1234 Status: SAS Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 91	Re: ..Being scared of people...is getting really hard.... Yes, absolutely. Im just scared of people but my fear is now turning into hate...I feel it's me against peoploe at this point. People always laugh at me, so I understand completely especially being afraid of highschoolers b/c they can be really judgemental especially in groups.

08-06-2008, 12:40 AM	#5 (permalink)
fallingdownonmyface Status: SAS Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Age: 24 Posts: 353	Re: ..Being scared of people...is getting really hard.... Find some physical outlet/activity to harness away all that negative energy And no that doesn't mean listening to music at your computer Work on your self and adopt a 'i dont give a fck attitude Good luck Keep us updated

08-06-2008, 11:58 AM	#6 (permalink)
gaz Status: SAS Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Wales, Uk Gender: Male Age: 28 Posts: 1,251	Re: ..Being scared of people...is getting really hard.... Yes i am with you. Everyday is a struggle for me, because i am simply afraid of people and what they are going to say.

08-06-2008, 06:20 PM	#8 (permalink)
Ohio Fatso Status: SAS Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Ohio Gender: Male Posts: 1,037	Re: ..Being scared of people...is getting really hard.... I know when I'm out at the park hitting baseballs or listening to the radio I still cower in fear when high school kids walk by. Here I am 25 years old with a good job and they're future-in-the-air, unsure high school kids, yet I'm scared to death of them. I just know they think I'm a pathetic wretch. I turn down the radio and act like I'm writing or reading something as they pass.

08-08-2008, 10:05 AM	#9 (permalink)
bunnie Status: SAS Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Chicago Gender: Female Age: 27 Posts: 276	Re: ..Being scared of people...is getting really hard.... I'm right there with ya. In my case, I peek out the window before I leave out of the house. I take public transportation and I hate walking up the block while everyone is outside!!!! I feel like a target because I'm always seen walking alone and nobody really knows anything about me; i just know people are gossiping about me. I hate it. There is no one my age out here that I can relate to. They're all in grammar school and high school.

08-09-2008, 12:23 AM	#10 (permalink)
SADone Status: SAS Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Age: 21 Posts: 37	Re: ..Being scared of people...is getting really hard.... As a college student being around others, I'm not suppose to be afraid of people but i am. I get super nervous when people look at me and i hate walking by a large group of people.

08-09-2008, 08:40 PM	#11 (permalink)
SAgirl Status: SAS Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Northwestern Ontario Gender: Female Age: 31 Posts: 3,196	Re: ..Being scared of people...is getting really hard.... The other day I went to a little Rock concert in the park with local bands. Being around emo kids, I really care what they think. Man, I felt so out of place. __________________ "There are no shortcuts to any place worth going." Beverly Sills