Social Anxiety Blogs

So I have been writing in another blog but I have not had anyone write me and I just need people to talk to about SA and stuff. So I am going to post my old messages on here just to keep all my thoughts in one place and then use this as my blog.

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I'm fourteen years old and I've been battling social anxiety for as long as I can rememeber. I was an ideal canidate in a lot of ways: only child, overprotective parents, teased constantly. I used to feel sick at the thought of going to school, constantly felt like I was being watched, apologized even if I'd done nothing wrong. The last time I went to the mall, I broke down in tears because I was so scared. I was a master at avoiding things but often faced my fears to volunteer somewhere. There are several other instances I can tell you but I don't have the time.

I am a 20 year old female who has realised I have had social anxiety for as far back as I can remember. Social anxiety has ruined relationships with my friends, family, boyfriends & co-workers. I also would consider myself a perfectionist. I am not the kind of person who let my feelings be known because I dont think other people would care. It's like I am not even myself, in fact, I dont even think I know what it is like to be "myself". I am constantly worried about that other people think of me and I have very low-self esteem.

I decided that I’m not going to hide from my feelings and pent them up anymore, if I am angry, then I am going to be angry (in a healthy manner that is) If I feel pent up, then I should find someone who will talk it out with me, and then cry. I will no longer hold it all in, thinking that no one will listen, there are people who are willing to listen to me, and I’m going to gladly take that opportunity. If I need to get everything and anything off of my chest, then I should, and I will. NO more waiting.

Sometimes I forget, and I have to remind myself.

I am 23 years old and I have struggled with anxiety since I was 15. I was a really shy girl growing up, and I have a very sensitive personality. My emotions are usually always very intense; I love hard, I cry hard, I anger hard, I hurt hard..etc.. I am a really deep feeling and deep thinking person. I constantly think! my brain never turns off it seems, and I can over think the shit outa something that I really shouldn't. These thoughts come so fast into my brain, they are hard to control and or stop.

Hi anyone,
I'm normally not an anxious person, but in the past half year, I've become one! I feel that it is probably the economic situation we've all been experiencing. Are there any natural remedies that can help? I'm not ready to go to a doctor and get a prescription. I've heard of Relevax and Seredyn. Anyone have any experiences with these or others?
Thanks!

Hi! this is my first attempt at blogging...or even talking about the social anxieties I feel. Up until now I thought there was something wrong with me...like I was crazy or something! I felt out of place, "different" and even "damaged" but the truth was I just didn't understand what was happening within myself. It's taken some work...almost 2 years...and I've just started to see " the light". I've been anxious in social situations becuase I didn't know to cope with other peoples' behaviors let alone my own. I grew up in a dysfunctional home, but who hasn't?

I don't know where to start, or what to include and what
to leave out. Don't let me leave the wrong impression for
any of you who might be reading. I'm afraid to ever let my
mind anywhere near there for it is even more vulnerable to
their offenses than before. Don't think yours wouldn't be
either.

I'm not ready to talk about almost any of it my stomach
turns before my mind can even goe there.

This wasn't the beginning by any means but it's the only
place I can start.

It was halloween and we were at dance practice for the

hey. I am a 19 year girl and i have been wondering for some time now if i have social anxiety disorder. When i was a small child i was very shy but then i grew out of it. All throughout school I was not ever really afraid to make new friends, give presentations, or answer questions in class. Something happened however, it happened right before i entered highschool when i was in 8th grade. I still to this day don't know what caused me to resort to such anxious behavior but something just clicked.