signalsSocial Anxiety Disorder
October 12th 2008 19:18
As I was searching weird sites on the internet, I encountered Social Anxiety Friends which made me realize that I may suffer from that disorder in some way. Now when I studied psychology in college, my professors stressed against self-diagnosing yourself, because we may all suffer from minor symptoms but not the illness. I tend to function in social situations when I need to, but I tend to shy away from situations that tend to stress me out.
WebMD has useful information on the topic.
From article:
People with social anxiety disorder suffer from distorted thinking, including false beliefs about social situations and the negative opinions of others. Without treatment, social anxiety disorder can negatively interfere with the person's normal daily routine, including school, work, social activities and relationships.
Me:
I admit to distorted thinking in that most of my opinion of others may be based on the few. You can tell when people mock, humiliate and laugh at you, but it is tough to prove on your part because you sound like a whining child.
I can overcome this by ignoring those I know are doing it. I also tend to see that in the whole scheme of life, they have more problems than myself.
Article:
People with social anxiety disorder may be afraid of a specific situation, such as speaking in public. However, most people with social anxiety disorder fear more than one social situation.
Me:
My specific situation is speaking with people I don't know. I have trust issues in some cases and am very wary of people who insist, or push the issue, on being my friends. Once I build a trust, you can't shut me up!
Article:
Other situations that commonly provoke anxiety include:
Eating or drinking in front of others.
Writing or working in front of others.
Being the center of attention.
Interacting with people, including dating or going to parties.
Asking questions or giving reports in groups.
Using public toilets.
Talking on the telephone.
Me:
I'll eat in front of anybody, I have good manners.
I sometimes need to work with others or I'll do the bulk of the work!
Yes, I do fear that at times I am the center of attention.
I am socially inept.
You can't shut me up when I'm talking to anybody.
Who isn't affraid of using public toilets??? I don't want to get into what I know, but urinals are no problem!
Call me now!!!
Article:
What Are the Symptoms of Social Anxiety Disorder?
Many people with social anxiety disorder feel that there is "something wrong," but don't recognize their feeling as a sign of illness. Symptoms include:
Intense anxiety in social situations.
Avoidance of social situations.
Physical symptoms of anxiety, including confusion, pounding heart, sweating, shaking, blushing, muscle tension, upset stomach and diarrhea.
Children with this disorder may express their anxiety by crying, clinging to a parent or throwing a tantrum
Me:
A couple of the symptoms do apply to me.
Social anxiety is the most common anxiety disorder. I've actually managed to function normally in society. It's when I have to deal with people on a social level that I begin to panic. Especially when it involves those I don't know.
I also believe in the power of the mind, and sometimes I am able to adjust to stressful situations by putting my mind to it. Believe it or not, I can cope in most awkward situations this way.
Still intersted in Social Anxiety? NIMH can give more information.
WebMD has useful information on the topic.
From article:
People with social anxiety disorder suffer from distorted thinking, including false beliefs about social situations and the negative opinions of others. Without treatment, social anxiety disorder can negatively interfere with the person's normal daily routine, including school, work, social activities and relationships.
Me:
I admit to distorted thinking in that most of my opinion of others may be based on the few. You can tell when people mock, humiliate and laugh at you, but it is tough to prove on your part because you sound like a whining child.
I can overcome this by ignoring those I know are doing it. I also tend to see that in the whole scheme of life, they have more problems than myself.
Article:
People with social anxiety disorder may be afraid of a specific situation, such as speaking in public. However, most people with social anxiety disorder fear more than one social situation.
Me:
My specific situation is speaking with people I don't know. I have trust issues in some cases and am very wary of people who insist, or push the issue, on being my friends. Once I build a trust, you can't shut me up!
Article:
Other situations that commonly provoke anxiety include:
Eating or drinking in front of others.
Writing or working in front of others.
Being the center of attention.
Interacting with people, including dating or going to parties.
Asking questions or giving reports in groups.
Using public toilets.
Talking on the telephone.
Me:
I'll eat in front of anybody, I have good manners.
I sometimes need to work with others or I'll do the bulk of the work!
Yes, I do fear that at times I am the center of attention.
I am socially inept.
You can't shut me up when I'm talking to anybody.
Who isn't affraid of using public toilets??? I don't want to get into what I know, but urinals are no problem!
Call me now!!!
Article:
What Are the Symptoms of Social Anxiety Disorder?
Many people with social anxiety disorder feel that there is "something wrong," but don't recognize their feeling as a sign of illness. Symptoms include:
Intense anxiety in social situations.
Avoidance of social situations.
Physical symptoms of anxiety, including confusion, pounding heart, sweating, shaking, blushing, muscle tension, upset stomach and diarrhea.
Children with this disorder may express their anxiety by crying, clinging to a parent or throwing a tantrum
Me:
A couple of the symptoms do apply to me.
Social anxiety is the most common anxiety disorder. I've actually managed to function normally in society. It's when I have to deal with people on a social level that I begin to panic. Especially when it involves those I don't know.
I also believe in the power of the mind, and sometimes I am able to adjust to stressful situations by putting my mind to it. Believe it or not, I can cope in most awkward situations this way.
Still intersted in Social Anxiety? NIMH can give more information.
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