Nervous tendecncies?
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Social Anxiety Disorder is a real disorder. You should talk to a doctor about it. There are things you can take and even meds you can take that work wonders.
this may sound crazy but maybe you need a vacation
bit of cold wine if ur a adult 2 or 3 cups only.
I always try to do thing with friends. Go with someone you already know. It always works for me!
You could have social anxiety. I would do some research and try to heal on your own. Some people get on paxil or some anti-anxiety mds but it only masks the problem. I have a differant type of anxiety and treated it through time on my own
keep exposing yourself to all new sorts of social situations. either you'll have a nervous break-down or get adjusted to meeting knew people and discovering what they think of you doesn't really matter as long as you don't let them get to you.
if you still have problems going out and meeting people, just hang out with people you're comfortable with and meet new people your friends know.
I'm the same way...I've found that talking my way through it works well. If it's an atmosphere of all new people, just think, you will probably never see any of them again. If it's an atmosphere with people you know or who you will see again just close your eyes, empty your mind take a couple of deep breaths (in through the nose, out slow through the mouth), and try your best to just relax your body and not focus on the fact that you are in a new setting. You can also think about the friends you have now. At some point in time, they were new to you and look how far you've come with them. Think of everyone you come in contact with as a potential new best friend. You can also try to focus more on others than on yourself. I'm not trying to be condescending, remember I'm in the same boat. My mother once told me to "Think about the people around you, don't focus so much on how you feel. Do whatever you can to make them feel comfortable, and you'll be busy enough with there feeling and forget about yours. I hope I've helped or at least given you some things to try. Good Luck!
{{hugs}} welcome to "anxiety" I began having attacks when I was in my teen years, actually I think before that because I had seperation anxiety when I was a kid.
My first anxiety attack was in a supermarket, I couldn't get out of there fast enough, my heart was pounding out of my chest, my stomach all fluttery, felt like i was going to lose it or die!
I remember years ago driving down a major highway and felt so pressured and anxious I pulled over to the pay phone and a cop stopped to ask me if I was okay, I was crying and shaking. I said "no" he asked point blank "are you having an anxiety attack?" I felt my jaw hit the concrete and asked "how did you know?" he said "I see this all of the time, and have had taken many to the er because they think they are having a heart attack.
I actually read 2 books and I HATE READING! but I read "conversations with god Book 1 and 2 by Neale Donald Walsh. and that I truly feel is what pulled me out of it because I am now age 40 and have not had a single attack in 12 years.
When this person referred these 2 books to me I laughed because at the time I didn't even know if I believed in God, and I snickered at the person telling them I would not understand religious books etc.. she said "no, it isn't about religion, it is about life, and common sense, and reality-
I do remember though the nasty tiring headaches after the initial attacks, they wipe you out entirely.
You might go to the library, find book 1 and read it, some parts are boring, but skim through it, read what interests you, then re-read it, you will be surprised how over time your mind changes it's way of thinking. Mind over matter- sounds so simple and it is, but doesn't feel that way prior to overcoming anxiety.
Also, Lexapro is a mild anti-depressant, anti anxiety, I am not big on meds but this one worked for me pretty well and it is a non narcotic- no side effects at all. You might begin with that and do some reading! It won't go away overnight, but you will see in time you will be more in power over the anxiety as supposed to it having power over you.
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