I have a social phobia which prevents me from getting a job. I am going to claim Disability living allowance but I need to see someone about my condition. I don’t know what to do or who to see.
Thanks for the help.
I suggest you go to your GP who can give you advice on what to do from there. Which will most likely be a speicalist
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great to know that you are trying to improve yourself
I’m only 18 yet I barely have a social life. I’m so focused on being embarrassed and being talked about that I don’t go to parties at all. I hate being in places that were I don’t know anyone and it’s aggravating because I want to come out of my shell, but it’s hard. Does anyone have any tips on how to overcome this?
A good psychologist can help you. Here’s a great website with lots of information on the subject. Best of luck!
http://www.adaa.org/aboutadaa/Introduction.asp
When society demands you have to be social and happy?
I think I am more aware of my depression when advertising, TV etc all seem to promote this as a happy time of year but then I think that’s just to be expected. Mostly I dread it because I always feel like a let down when I am around all of my family, but thinking about it this is mainly related to me having depression and anxiety. Also I dread it because there is so much food around and I have an eating disorder.
I have lots of friends, who I hang out with at school. But I almost never hang out with them outside of school. I only hang out with friends like four or five times a year. Any way I can get more social and become more comfortable inviting people over?
I may have used the term social phobia too loosely, it’s more like anxiety. I like to talk to people but I feel apprehensive inviting them to hang out.
i have the same problem.
i just try to get used to it and push it back and think about the fun times that ill have with them.
but i understand that its kinda nerve racking. i used to lose my mind when they would randomly come over and i wasn’t prepared for them.
I know I"m a introvert, but how do I tell if its also Socail Phobia?
I don’t think its social phobia, I go to the movies, I chit chat, with people at my job in the library. I go to some college functions. The thing is I just don’t talk that much. I’m very quiet. And only speak when I need or have to express something.
My understanding of being an introvert is that you draw your energy from within yourself and an extrovert draws it from what is around you. Not all introverts are shy (tho its more common) but are usually quieter people. Social phobia is when you are anxious in social settings so if you get nervous about being around people. As an introvert, i’d say you’d be more likely to choose not to be around people and enjoy quiet time and time alone.
I’m an extrovert but I’m quite shy around people I dont know. At the same time I love meeting people. We’re funny creatures aren’t we 
From what you added, it sounds like you don’t depend on external influences the way an extrovert does. I studied personality types a bit last year and found it really interesting. To me, you don’t sound liek you have a social phobia. If you’re ok about talking to people but just prefer your own company then i would say that is more a trait of an introvert.
I’m looking for a clinic or a group where I can practice public speaking and overcome my social anxiety. Do you know of any clinics or other resources that might help?
The Social Anxiety Institute in Arizona is the best one.
I have social anxiety and I want to get treatment but the problem is that I can’t. I have tried to before but I didn’t go to a specialist and so that didn’t work out well, but my insurance won’t pay for a specialist. I am 20 years old and I have never had a job because of this SA, and I am trying to live without therapy and meds but I can’t figure out how to get a job or get involved in anything and I feel so lost.
Any advice?
Maybe you think too highly of people. Don’t do that. They are just humans. Some might try to make you think they’re superior beings , but they aren’t. Some people are more successful than others..but these people aren’t usually the ones who try to make you think they’re better than you . It’s usually the people who know they don’t have much going for you that put down others to make themselves look better.(or so they think). Get out in a crowd and just walk among people who don’t know you. Try to talk casually to some of them…knowing you’ll never see them again and your future doesn’t depend on them. Maybe go to the library..and get to know people there.Then start with one other person..someone that you know. Try to develop a relationship with them…if they’ll let you. You’ll find out that there are a lot of other people out there who have the same fears as you. I used to be "painfully shy". I’m not now.(sometimes I think I was better off then) Get on YA sites where they talk to each other. Lots of the sections do this. I’m on the paranormal section and we talk back and forth…not "chatting" but talking about paranormal things. It’s so much easier to talk to people you can’t see.But at least that way you can develop conversation skills. Good Luck.
if so, what are your symptoms, and how is a day in life of your phobia?
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I have agoraphobia. I would say a day in my life is that I can never take anything for granted. Everything is a test of will. I can’t go grocery shopping without "psyching" myself into it. My heart races, I get nausea, diarrea, shaking, thinking and memory impairment, trouble speaking. Sometimes I’m truly paralyzed. I can’t think, move, or speak.
I just have to keep pushing my comfort zone. For example I get all my prescriptions filled at Walmart in a city 40 miles away just because I know it will force me out of the house. I have to make that effort or I just won’t ever leave these walls.
I dropped out of high school at 14 and got my diploma through correspondence. I was housebound until I was 21, but I’ve been in recovery for 6 years. I’ll never be a social butterfly, but I have a few good friends and I enjoy some things outside my home.
Don’t know if that answers your question or not. Take care.
Over the past year, I’m always reluctant to go out, I don’t really keep in touch with many friends anymore and never go out to meet new people. Everytime I get introduced I just shy away and don’t say much. I don’t approach women or talk to them at all due to the fear of being rejected or simply don’t have much to say to them. I started a new job as sales for 2 weeks which requires me to talk to customers but each time I call I get extremely nervous, my hands shake and my heart beats really hard/fast. I’m left with chest pains all day and have a stomach ache each time I call customers, and I dread going to work because I dont’ want to cold call or talk to customers. I want to quit my job. I’m only talkative with my close friends but whenever I talk to new people, i.e interviews or social, I always stumble when I talk and get nervous. Do I have a social phobia/anxiety? What can I do? I seriously don’t want to go to my job anymore.
It sounds like you could be suffering with a bit of social phobia.Maybe there could also be a bit of panic attacks amongst what you have describe.Please make your self go to your job.If you speak to a Doctor they will be able to diagnose your anxiety and prescribe medications for it.Please seek help and talk about your feelings.
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