Why is it, that I am scared of public places. I feel like I am always out of place and am the weirdest person.
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sounds like you have a social anxiety disorder. there are lots of medications for anxiety like xanax and klonipin but they are very addictive so i would suggest finding a coucelor that you could discuss this with. talk to someone who can point out some good things about you maybe boost your self esteem some. remember people are people. there is not one person who you are inferior to. no one is perfect and we all have our defects. keep your head up your not nearly as weird or out of place as you think. besides next time your out look around and you may see someone who feels more out of place than you and you could help them out.
You could have Social Anxiety Disorder which is marked by a fear of public places, large crowds, fear of standing out or being ridiculed, etc. Medications can help but I have it and meds have not helped me. I am a loner though so it does not really bother me to have it.
It's not weird to feel overcast in a group.
I too talk a lot online & keeps everything to myself when I face a human.
Maybe you can try to open up a little & resist using the computer. This way, it can helps you to start interacting with others. :)
Mind you, it's not a bad thing. Neither is it unhealthy.
I think you just feel very self-conscious of yourself and everything you're saying and doing. You should just try to relax and tell yourself that there's no reason for you to think you're the weirdest person. Everybody's different and everybody has their own eccentric traits, even if they don't show it.
You're very fortunate.you have one good friend !!! Not everybody can say that.
we have exactly the same prob
it's easy for me to get along with everyone but i can say that i only have a few friends...sadly,it feels like,i dont belong anywhere. i'm most comfortable with my brother. i'm not so comfortable with others like classmates and friends. it's like i can't TOTALLY BE MYSELF with anyone and it's really hard.
and just like you,i find it easier to talk and be myself online. i do not know why but when i'm talking with others or when i'm in the company of others,i just can't be myself unlike online.
this kind of prob is hard coz i tried my best to overcome it but it does take a long time. i say,first,try a little bit to be comfortable with anyone,even with people that you met for the first time. try not to hide who you really are. just be yourself and dont be scared of them. continue being comfortable online coz it would be like ur training ground then whatever you are online,be that person in real life. you're the only one who truely know urself,so show it. public places are really scary but when you overcome them,u'll never be scared anymore.
lots of luck .u can do it!
Agoraphobia. YOu need to get this under control quickly before it takes over your life. Get some counselling and if you start having general panic attacks whether inside or outside etc you may need to take some medication. Don't worry, panic attacks and phobias are very common. I have suffered from agoraphobia for about 15 years now however this was dealt with completely with the help of medication - aropax
Sounds like you may have a social or generalized anxiety disorder. Please see a mental health professional for a proper diagnosis so you can move onto a healthier life.
Good luck and take care of you!
Dee
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