Hello,
I'm sure I have a similar story to some of you here & I am hoping to draw on your experiences.
I am a 29 year old male. Unfortunately my shyness/social anxiety has been getting progressively worse with years. I have never been outgoing but have always managed to fake it somewhat.
A few years ago I started flushing when I got nervous. It has gradually progressed to sweating. It's a thing now where I expect to do it so there may be nothing that sets it off other than I have been carrying on a conversation longer than my brain comfortable allows. I can fake it for short periods & in certain situations but it has really gotten bad. Any little thing triggers it and I work in an office with a fair amount of co-workers & new customers.
It's progressed from strangers to acquaintances to co-workers to finally FAMILY (as amazingly ridiculous as that is). It has really taken a toll on my relationships. I do not have any problems with depression aside from not being able to have the relationships that I would like to have.
It's so bad I think my only option is medication. I am so shy I cannot imagine going to the doctor to start the process. I have looked at "alternative" sources but have no idea what I should try. I know there are side effects to everything - I don't want to hurt my body but I also don't want to live the rest of my life feeling the way I do. I feel pretty silly feeling the way I do.
I would like to take care of the sweating first & foremost & ideally do away with the shyness, if possible. I don't want anything that will make me "detached" or groggy. I know each person reacts differently to each medication but if you have any suggestions I am desperate.
Thanks for your help!
John
I'm sure I have a similar story to some of you here & I am hoping to draw on your experiences.
I am a 29 year old male. Unfortunately my shyness/social anxiety has been getting progressively worse with years. I have never been outgoing but have always managed to fake it somewhat.
A few years ago I started flushing when I got nervous. It has gradually progressed to sweating. It's a thing now where I expect to do it so there may be nothing that sets it off other than I have been carrying on a conversation longer than my brain comfortable allows. I can fake it for short periods & in certain situations but it has really gotten bad. Any little thing triggers it and I work in an office with a fair amount of co-workers & new customers.
It's progressed from strangers to acquaintances to co-workers to finally FAMILY (as amazingly ridiculous as that is). It has really taken a toll on my relationships. I do not have any problems with depression aside from not being able to have the relationships that I would like to have.
It's so bad I think my only option is medication. I am so shy I cannot imagine going to the doctor to start the process. I have looked at "alternative" sources but have no idea what I should try. I know there are side effects to everything - I don't want to hurt my body but I also don't want to live the rest of my life feeling the way I do. I feel pretty silly feeling the way I do.
I would like to take care of the sweating first & foremost & ideally do away with the shyness, if possible. I don't want anything that will make me "detached" or groggy. I know each person reacts differently to each medication but if you have any suggestions I am desperate.
Thanks for your help!
John