[Help] has anyone ever fully overcome social anxiety disorder (s.a.d.)

Reply from undeveloped

undeveloped — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 15:09:53 +0100

i can never fully be myself because of social anxiety. i get nervous around my family and friends. i get nervous around people that i dont even know. it could be a self conscious thing but for me, its more than that.

Reply from askjeeves0

askjeeves0 — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 05:31:31 +0100

I’m not sure if I have it but my face freezes up a lot and I get nervous when Im around family or friends. From what you guys discribe I think I might have it. I sound angry when I talk to people and I think I just got it about a month ago. I never used to be like this but I have to admit I think I have it.

Reply from undeveloped

undeveloped — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 17:20:56 +0100

mine is really bad to, but i would never kill myself. i say i wish i was dead so i wouldnt have to deal with this, but i could never do that to myself.

your faced with problems in life to make you stronger. they allow you to see in perspective and not take anything for granted.

24/7 i experience something that goes with SAD. but i keep tryin to deal with it. i cant say im having much luck, but im still going.

thats what you need to do as well, just keep trying to work it out. try to get help from a psychologist or something.

Reply from itz_ne

itz_ne — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 02:43:48 +0100

My SAD is so bad I think about suicide all the time

Reply from neku

neku — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 03:43:29 +0100

Worrying is a bad habit, you need to overcome it like any other bad habit. Try to modify the factors under your control, that is the only thing you can do. From http://mshn.org/worry.html

Reply from undeveloped

undeveloped — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 01:05:56 +0100

ive had it since i can remember. idk what caused it. id rather smoke than drink tho.

Reply from ☼SaD♣p0eT☼

☼SaD♣p0eT☼ — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 17:56:46 +0100

i have social anxiety disorder too. i’ve had it since 7th grade. i just graduated from high school and i still struggle with it sometimes. i take meds everyday, and they help most of the time. i think i’m getting better, and i’m hoping i can “fully recover” from it one day (hopefully soon!!!)

Reply from issybelle

issybelle — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 17:19:16 +0100

yeah i have it.
you just gotta…push through it.
go out there.
talk to people.
then it gets easier.
and you smile.
and you live.

but it starts small, and hard.
smile at someone, say hi.
take deep breathes. and just do it.
it’s all in your head.
so overcome that fear.

*blows you a kiss*
talk to me if you need support.

Reply from Anonymous

Anonymous — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 17:11:32 +0100

Yeah I went though what your going though now and still am it’s not somthing thats instantly curable also there are many causes for it but if your just a poor speaker who’s insecure,have a beer or 2 that should liven you up abit everything will fall into place if your at a party, not that I am saying have a beer its the magical cure it’s your choice but it definatly helps me.Also find and talk to a shrink if its really troubling you, cognitive therapy works wonders other then that just don’t give up keep trying.

If you really want to find the root of your problem try a pychotherapist your not born with social anxiety somewhere along the line somthing happened to you to make you the way you are if you want to pursue that avenue and if you really think it will help then thats another option.

Reply from trbryant

trbryant — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 14:42:06 +0100

[quote undeveloped]i know i shouldnt. but when i use to smoke weed, that made my social anxiety go away. when i smoked before, i could go to parties and feel normal.[/quote]

Yeah, you’re right. You shouldn’t. It could ruin your life.

Reply from undeveloped

undeveloped — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 14:42:06 +0100

i dont drink. i godda go. ill be back later. thanks for tryin to help. peace

Reply from toadstone

toadstone — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 14:40:55 +0100

Yes alcohol does the same thing for me, works great. But it also steals your life energy, your intelligence, your health, and usually your Saturday mornings. Try… coffee. Oh also try to develop your ability to make people laugh, that makes you very popular. My brother used to always have 1 or 2 magic tricks he could do anywhere, and people loved it. But be careful that’s pretty nerdy hahahha, worked for him though.

Better not to do the weed man, makes people very dull to us sober folks. Not to bright either. Yeah I wouldn’t go that route. Maybe just have a beer heh.

Reply from undeveloped

undeveloped — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 14:36:32 +0100

i know i shouldnt. but when i use to smoke weed, that made my social anxiety go away. when i smoked before, i could go to parties and feel normal.

Reply from toadstone

toadstone — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 14:35:34 +0100

And by the way, I personally would be VERY cautious to accept meds they offer. Right now psychologists are pushing a lot of heavy meds, and I’m convinced they often do more harm than good. If you take meds for the problem, it MIGHT work by masking the symptoms, but you will never resolve it. So you will be on meds forever, with diminishing effectiveness, and the psychological and physical side effects are tragic. Be sceptical, get 2nd opinions, find happiness without them if possible.

In my opinion, a good therapist is like gold. Church groups work pretty good too, I found. Or, if you’re like me, you can work through these things yourself over time. I think its OK to be like you, as long as you can find some balance of happiness and sadness. Not everyone is outgoing, ya know? Find your passion.

Reply from trbryant

trbryant — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 14:33:34 +0100

I was a youth pastor for a while and we would get a lot of young people who could be considered socially anxious. What we did was we created small groups and through those groups experienced life together. Today they are some of the most outgoing people I know. At present 95% of them are in college or working and doing very well. So the answer is yes! You can overcome it, but you’ll need help. My advice is to find a good local church with a thriving youth ministry and join! If you need help finding a local church contact us at http://www.equippersfellowship.org and we can help you.

Reply from undeveloped

undeveloped — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 14:29:47 +0100

ive had this since i was maybe 7

Reply from undeveloped

undeveloped — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 14:29:11 +0100

im 18

Reply from toadstone

toadstone — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 14:27:09 +0100

“social anxiety disorder” jeez is everything a disorder these days? My guess is you’re a teenager, and this is what 80% of all teenagers have gone through since man walked upright. I’m not saying its easy or fun, not at all. I just get annoyed with doctors making it seem like a “disorder”, as if somethings broken or messed up in you. Unless you’re like… 40 and unable to step outside, then you’re perfectly normal. If I was a teenager now, I would be diagnosed with everything under the sun, but I turned out perfectly happy and popular and able to succeed in every way. Find something you love, or you’re good at, and that will bring you much happiness and confidence. Then everything will fall in place. Be patient, take small risks, dont be discouraged, everything changes.