Stop Anxiety and Panic Attacks

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.

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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.

why does panick attacks lead to social phobia and why.

uhh, because having a panic attack is embarrassing… and you don’t want people to see it.

I am a senior in high school and I have pretty bad social phobia. I still don’t really have a clue what kind of job I would like.. I would like one that pays good money and where i’m not really in the spot light. I like animals but I don’t want to be a vet cause I think that would probably be to hard for me. If you have any ideas I would really appreciate it! Thanks!

Get over it. Try running outside saying "I GOT THE POWER!". You will get over it.

i want to know the major factors to develop social phobia and how the modern technology lead to it?

Social phobia has little to do with technology. I suffer from it and always have. It has to do with people and any type of social situation where you fear you might be judged or criticized by your every movement. I have it pretty severe. There is a biological factor. So in part in runs in my family. But I think certain technologies can add increased anxiousness like when using the phone. I have a very difficult time calling people, even for food. Technology can add to our difficulties but it is not a major factor in my opinion.