Stop Anxiety and Panic Attacks

Just curious. I’ve read that people who have had social phobia are predisposed to having there anxious symptoms arise once again later in life.

Social anxiety disorders do tend to be lifelong problems (a family member has one), but they can be re-addressed any time they become a problem again.

I see no reason you would not want to practice psychology due to a social phobia. You might even have particularly keen insight into certain kinds of problems.

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I have social phobia …which sport do u recommend me?

Just listen to what everyone has to say then make up your own mind.
Find a sport that interests you then do that.

Here is a website where you can discuss this:
http://www.socialanxietysupport.com

I am a man suffering from social phobia or very difficulty to make friendship with others around me. I feel very much shy and uncomfortable when I go to public places where I meet people. I feel that my face become pale and red and others look at me ridiculous. My question is how long I will have to wait for a cure if I approach a specialist to cure this phobia of mine.

Well, first you need to be diagnosed by a professional. People with social anxiety or social phobia usually respond quite well to cognitive and behavioral therapy. Most of those therapies usually take between 3 and 6 months to start taking effect, depending on how you respond to therapy.

I suffer from anxiety disorder and I’ve been in therapy for nearly a year. I started feeling better after 5 or 6 months of therapy but I know I still have a long way to go.

Good luck to you!

I think I have social phobia and I know I need to get that sorted but in the meantime I need a job to earn a living. I get too nervous or sometimes scared around people that I can’t think straight and I mess things up. I’m sure people think I have a low IQ.
I wish to be a published writer someday. I can’t drive but I’m learning. I have basic computer and website design skills.
What job can I do?
I don’t feel confident enough to work with too many people. I feel there would be a few people working in the Argos stockroom.

You need to see a doctor…psychiatrist…OK..I am also not a people friendly person…but If I want to study or get my dream job I will do in my way…In my opinion try starting conversations with people around you..your friends ,relatives etc.If you can get through it then you need a professional help.Some says breathing exercises are good in times of anxiety….Meditations are also said to be necessary in some situations..
Refer to these sites(specially treatment )
http://psychology.iop.kcl.ac.uk/cadat/patients/social-phobia.aspx
http://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/mentalhealthinfo/problems/anxietyphobias/shynessandsocialphobia.aspx
There will be many sites…Focus on the treatment they ask you to do…If you want to be writer be one..Don’t give your likes away because of such silly matters…you’ll be cured…best wishes

I am a single man, 42 years old with two teenagers and a mortgage. I have been avoidinga real education because I guess I never realized the value of it and figured I would always work with my hands and could gain skill through on the job experience. I have social phobia and have been really depressed lately and need to get back on my feet somehow. I want to become a professional at something like my peers all seem to have done.

i have depression and social phobia 2…its really hard starting a career so late in life…and with those problems!

maybe (if u want to help people) u could volunteer or work at a helpline!…then u wouldn’t have to be in the same room as the person…but u could help them with their problems…

u know its never too late tho!…u could still become a plumber or electrician or carpenter…u need to become an apprentice first!

so i think i have social phobia/or avoidance personality disorder. i used to go out alot, but slowly became very self-concious and now i barely leave the house. i feel like im different and everyone knows it. how can i use aversive therapy to help me with this problem? obviously i cant be giving myself a constant electric shock while im home so what can i use thats an unpleasant stimuli? would tasting something horrible work?

Aversion therapy is outdated and not a healthy treatment. Why not go see a doctor? There are medications for your issues.

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

BTW. 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.