I am somewhat of a normal functioning SA sufferer. I can leave the house, talk on the phone, and engage in small talk better than it seems some of my co-workers...I work in radio so I could not have gotten this far if I was as bad as some SA sufferers. However, if you wanted to make a seperate diagonsis for Avoidant Personality Disorder, this describes me to a tee. I feel special in a strange way they have a disorder especially for me.

1. Avoids occupational activities that involve significant interpersonal contact, because of fears of criticism, disapproval, or rejection

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Now that I'm coming down of that alcohol binge and the aftermath, I feel a little better about things. My secret weapon is excercise. I recommend the book "Spark" by John Rattay. If that book doesn't convince you to start a regime nothing will. I feel better, and more optimistic after a workout.

I have declared war on Social Anxiety. I am considering looking into medication to supplement with my exerrcise and CBT routine. I am also practing deep breathing. Like exercise, this seems to help get my "brain chemistry" in order.

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Well I fell back to the year 2000 all over again this weekend. No confidence, anxious and depressed. I went out and got drunk this weekend, and I tell you that is the last time ever. I really cannot afford to perpetuate this cycle. The alcohol influenced me into a different mind pattern.

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I guess I could be considered a functional social anxiety sufferer. I am not as bad as some people on this forum. I have a few friends, I leave the house and can talk on the phone. I work in radio "on air". How I got to this point it is somewhat amazing considering that I am an SA sufferer. I will go out of my way to avoid any uncomfortable situation. I have a terrible fear of authority figures. I cannot perform a new task in front of others. I'm always worried that I will be judged incompetant, or stupid, or weird. I am always trying to read what others are thinking about me.

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