Posted by TexasChic on October 13, 2005, at 18:10:09
In reply to Re: social anxiety (maybe?) » alexandra_k, posted by javableue on October 12, 2005, at 23:00:10
I can relate to what you wrote so well. I started a thread about something similiar further down on the board.
I think Social Anxiety is a very broad, vague term. People have it to diffent degrees. I wouldn't worry so much about the label as trying to address the problems that concern you. I agree that Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps alot. I'm still a mess in social situations most times, but I can actually go to the places and give it a try since I've had CBT therapy, as compared to when I wouldn't try at all. Lately, I've even been cracking jokes to a crowd (to alot of laughter I might add!) when before I wouldn't (couldn't) even speak! You may not ever overcome it 'completely', but then who doesn't have some sort of anxiety when in social situations. You can make improvements though, which I am living proof of.
Oh, one thing I've been noticing lately that I've been getting nervous about. When my co-workers and I are coming in from break outside, the guys always hold the door open for the (usually) two of us girls. That means they walk behind us down a long-g-g hallway. I swear I get so nervous I actually almost loose the ability to walk. I always run into a wall a little bit along the way. I can't help but wonder how it looks to the people behind me. But after repeating this senerio a bunch of times, I'm beginning to over come it (a little anyway). My legs still stiffen up some every time. I can't help but think all eyes are on me!
Anyway, therapy of any kind is helpful. So is repetition of the scary senarios (in my case anyway). Oh, and although I don't have the problem with chewing (which is 'very' common by the way), I do get totally paranoid that something is stuck in my teeth!
-T
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