I don't have social anxiety, errrr, chronic social anxiety at least; But I do have hypochondriacal anxiety or whatever it's called (every tiny thing makes me think I'm dying for a second and then I panic).I love solitude. I do have friends, but they respect me. My parents tried to force me to be more social. Didn't help.
Since I'm already a hermit, I'd trade it for social anxiety (of the chronic variety... since I have slowly accumulating social anxiety after long periods)
Ive had social anxiety my entire life, especially around women, and they expect me to carry every social interaction. So needless to say I get almost nowhere with them.Your cat sounds sweet.
Ive just come to the conclusion that Ill have to fight it for the rest of my life on a daily basis.
I did get a cat about 12+ years ago, hoping shed help with anxiety but she passed away about a year ago. She had major anxiety as well, especially when Id have to leave for work every day. Which basically gave me even more anxiety
I love solitude. I do have friends, but they respect me. My parents tried to force me to be more social. Didn't help.I should also add that it really helps to have a support group or be in an environment with coworkers/friends who are patient and understanding. Hopefully your friend group can help you with this.
I panic worse in situstions that I feel alien to.
I say this from a place of understanding, I know how uncomfortable it is to put yourself out there. I know what it's like to lie awake at night wishing you knew how to approach people or what words to say that will make things easier. It doesn't need to be all at once, but just being in those situations more WILL help. Maybe find a job in retail or some place dealing with clients/customers/guests where you need to interact with people on a daily basis. Some place that gives you a reason to interact with people. It does get better. Maybe not completely and maybe not quickly, but I can say from experience I am a long way from where I was before.
Have you talked to a doctor about this?My threapist knows. They also know that I am not intrested in a releationship by being Asexual(Traumaic Issues I can't say here.)
Do you have dislexity?You mean Dyslexia ? I never been tested for it. I know I am on the specturm and ADHD. There are moments that do have a hard time seeing certain letters.
The solution is to force yourself into situations with a lot of people and talk to strangers consistently enough that the anxiety isn't a problem anymore. I still get uncomfortable in crowds, but it's more of a frustration with how slow and annoying everyone is. I'm a whole lot better with worrying about what other people think of me.Ths is why I bring my headphones and pop on any game track and vibe. I do talk to some people that share my intrests. It's allot better than it was ten years ago for me (I'm 24 now)
You will never get better by staying in your safe space.
I am not a doctor obviously but the way you describe this is pretty severe and might require medication.I already take meds. It makes me go potato mode and stay focused better.
Was thrown into plenty of social situations most of my life. I am a introvert so I rather not deal with people. I did have plenty of social anxiety but as time went on I got much better at dealing with social situations. Still don't like it but forced to get use to it.Plus I had allot of shaming from parents and one teacher back in year 3. So it makes me fear saying the wrong thing.