Social Anxiety...what Should I Do Now?

[lena12311231]

i made a lot of social anxiety tests online and every single one was positive. i really want the social anxiety to go away but im afraid to tell anybody. i cant just go to my mum and say 'i need a psychiatrist'! what can i do? the social anxiety is ruining my life and doesn't let me make my dreams come true! please any tipps!!!!

[woofgang]

Did you feel worried before you did the tests?

[plowter]

http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/social-anxiety/Pages/Social-anxiety.aspx

Social anxiety disorder is much more than just "shyness" - it causes intense, overwhelming fear over what may just be an everyday activity like shopping or speaking on the phone. People affected by it may fear doing or saying something they think will be humiliating.

It won't go away by itself because it could be caused by a long-standing thinking style you've developed. The main treatments seem to be based around CBT (cognitive behavioural therapy) which help you understand how your own mind works and gives you techniques to challenge your thinking styles.

Try going through the free online course 'Coping with Social Anxiety'

http://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/resources/infopax.cfm?Info_ID=40

Hope that helps.

[New Judge]

Or better still, stop doing the tests, stop thinking about your worries and get on with your life because it's surprisingly short.

[Laelia]

It's not that simple judge.

[Laelia]

lena, your mum no doubt probably already has an idea something is wrong just hasn't approached you yet. How many invitations have you already turned down or made excuses for? Plowter gives good advice. I'd also approach your doctor. If you can't see yourself explaining everything to your doctor, write everything down & how it affects you & hand it to them in an appointment. All you have to say is, this is hat I'm going through

[Laelia]

'what'

[Hypognosis]

// i cant just go to my mum and say 'i need a psychiatrist'//

Why not? Does your mum hold old-fashioned views about this kind of illness?
Or is it that you expect it will cost a lot of money?
(Free treatment is available on the NHS, in the UK, give or take a waiting list).

[kylesmum]

Lena...I have suffered all my life with this. I'm currently going through an 'episode'.

I hate it with a passion, I don't understand it but I do know stress triggers it.I appear to be a gregarious person, it's a front, my life at times is a sham. I do overcome those 'episodes' eventually so all I can suggest to you is to try to take time out in order to re-evaluate your life and relax. have a little walk every day.Force yourself if need be but crucially remember you're not alone....btw...I do have fun sometimes :)

[pixie373]

You don't need a psychiatrist anyway. A GP appointment is a good start. Be honest and see what he/she says.

[gurpreetkaur]

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