Life Social Anxiety - Page 4

Demonpenz · 04-21-2014, 12:29 PM

Smoke weed/Drink more.

Otter · 04-21-2014, 12:37 PM

Is not liking most people you meet social anxiety? I don't get nervous or uncomfortable around people it's more of a 'I just have no desire to talk to you' kind of thing.

Mabey I just need to stop going to Wal Mart.

BlackHelicopters · 04-21-2014, 12:44 PM

Seek professional help. Your school should have a health services office that can help or refer you. I had to quit weed and seek help. It will help you.

KC native · 04-21-2014, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by theelusiveeightrop

Seek professional help. Your school should have a health services office that can help or refer you. I had to quit weed and seek help. It will help you.

This.

Anxiety can come from many different sources. Best to have a professional help figure it out.

C3HIEF3S · 04-21-2014, 01:07 PM

I know exactly how you feel Big Smoke.

Mine mainly stems, I think, from being afraid of being judged. The worst part about going to a party or hanging out with friends for me is the first 10 minutes or so. I need to know what to expect from whatever I am going into. The worst part about going to a party or whatever for me is the fear that I go and don't know anyone and look like an idiot.

keg in kc · 04-21-2014, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by C3HIEF3S

I know exactly how you feel Big Smoke.

Mine mainly stems, I think, from being afraid of being judged. The worst part about going to a party or hanging out with friends for me is the first 10 minutes or so. I need to know what to expect from whatever I am going into. The worst part about going to a party or whatever for me is the fear that I go and don't know anyone and look like an idiot.

That sounds like projection. I know that one real well. The underlying thing is that whether you realize it or not on a conscious level you have a certain ingrained image of yourself, whether it's permanent or just based on the situation you're facing, and basically you expect other people to see you that way, too. And it doesn't even have to be a 'real' thing, some of my favorites are fantasy worst case scenarios that are basically just figments of my imagination.

Direckshun · 04-21-2014, 12:55 PM

I believe that I have some social anxiety.

The easiest solution for me is to go to parties and such with someone else who is far more social, so you can take a backseat until you get more comfortable.

I always start out quiet, then get progressively more gregarious.

Alcohol usually helps.

InChiefsHeaven · 04-21-2014, 12:56 PM

I get anxious in small spaces with lots of people, I guess you'd say mildly claustrophobic. I got stuck on an airplane on the runway. We sat there for like 45 minutes, and I really felt like getting up and running around. My wife knew as soon as they said we were going to be delayed that I was going to start having an issue. I mean, it's not horrible, but it's more than just an annoyance. As a tangent, WTF don't they serve drinks when you are on the ground?? It would make things MUCH better...

I got mugged in KCK about 15 years ago, and to this day I have some paranoia about certain situations, but I think that's just recall kicking in. It's not as bad as it used to be, thank God...

Fish · 04-21-2014, 12:57 PM

Have you tried killing any strippers? It's usually a very effective way of overcoming your social anxiety..

BlackHelicopters · 04-21-2014, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Fish

Have you tried killing any strippers? It's usually a very effective way of overcoming your social anxiety..

They are already dead inside anyway.

**ptlyon** · 04-21-2014, 01:04 PM

I just don't understand why people just don't masturbate more

**Rain Man** · 04-21-2014, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by ptlyon

I just don't understand why people just don't masturbate more

For me, that tends to generate more even social awkwardness at parties.

**ptlyon** · 04-21-2014, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Rain Man

For me, that tends to generate more even social awkwardness at parties.

You just don't know how to party RM

**Bearcat** · 04-21-2014, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Big Smoke

Anyone ever have issues with social anxiety before?

Anyone here, on an internet/football message board?

Doubt it.

Mojo Jojo · 04-21-2014, 01:13 PM

I've had/still have anxiety issues. See a medical professional...I've had input from both primary care and a shrink. Things that have helped me. Regular exercise even if it's just walking. Yoga or other stretching activities. And of course I do have a script for anti anxiety meds, but it's take only as needed. I use them a lot less than I use to. For me Xanax was over rated, Hydroxyzine works great for me...when I feel an attack coming on and nothing else has helped take one...20 minutes later you feel like you've just had a glass or two of wine.
Good luck!

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InChiefsHeaven Rockin' yer FACE OFF! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Omaha, Nebraska Casino cash: $515437	I get anxious in small spaces with lots of people, I guess you'd say mildly claustrophobic. I got stuck on an airplane on the runway. We sat there for like 45 minutes, and I really felt like getting up and running around. My wife knew as soon as they said we were going to be delayed that I was going to start having an issue. I mean, it's not horrible, but it's more than just an annoyance. As a tangent, WTF don't they serve drinks when you are on the ground?? It would make things MUCH better... I got mugged in KCK about 15 years ago, and to this day I have some paranoia about certain situations, but I think that's just recall kicking in. It's not as bad as it used to be, thank God... __________________ We have a million reasons for failure, but not one excuse... Die Donks, DIE!! Holy Crap fellas!!! We did it!!! THREE TIMES!!!
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Mojo Jojo Veteran Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Johnson County Casino cash: $10013802	I've had/still have anxiety issues. See a medical professional...I've had input from both primary care and a shrink. Things that have helped me. Regular exercise even if it's just walking. Yoga or other stretching activities. And of course I do have a script for anti anxiety meds, but it's take only as needed. I use them a lot less than I use to. For me Xanax was over rated, Hydroxyzine works great for me...when I feel an attack coming on and nothing else has helped take one...20 minutes later you feel like you've just had a glass or two of wine. Good luck!
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