social phobia/anxiety

[newbiebynature]

wow...ive been on this board for a year now and i never saw this thread...i have the same problems...i can leave my house and all but i guess i might not have it as bad as some of you...for example: sometimes when people call me i dont want to pick up the phone because i dont want to do anything...its not that i dont like them its just...i dunno...

 

[Stillhere7]

You can't know until you walk a mile in another man's shoes whether they need the meds or not.

That sounds familiar.

I too have social phobia but I have learned to live with it; without using dangerous drugs with more side effects than winny.

 

[daveyboy2345]

social phobia, agoraphobia

asperger's syndrome, schizoid personality disorder disorder, all are somewhat similar anyone ever go in for a diagnosis and if so what came of it. I would love to hear more about people's experiences with a psychologists treatment etc.

 

[salemlot]

That sounds familiar.

I too have social phobia but I have learned to live with it; without using dangerous drugs with more side effects than winny.

How did you learn to live with it? I am on meds and still I have a hard time leaving the house and talking to people.

 

[H_T_]

How did you learn to live with it? I am on meds and still I have a hard time leaving the house and talking to people.

you don't. you get numb to it & maybe find a routine that isn't threatening. or you do like i do and become a pill popper. but one thing, bud, it ain't your fault. you don't deserve it & you didn't ask for it. don't ever forget that.

 

[derg]

You get to the point where YOU LIKE IT, where you can't relate to people, can barely stand your own species

I've ventured into that mental territory, but I'm not sure that I as an individual am entirely to blame for those episodes, since a basic comparison of our lot to various times in history reveals the extent of the shortcomings of modern Western homo sapiens as a whole, making it easier to withdraw. I'm referring to obesity, toxins in food, an aging population, environmental pollution, egotism, materialism, narcissism, conformity, stress- and for what? To live comfortably, and breed even more wasteful generations. No noble ideals whatsoever.

I know it's not right to paint things with such sweeping brushes (and in so doing pretentiously exalt oneself above it all), but it is difficult to adopt a mindset where you are non-judgemental and blindly respectful towards anyone and everyone, all day and all night, while underneath you want to lash out at others' depravity. It can eat away at your soul, and makes it all the easier just to avoid unnecessary social interaction.

 

[supershooter]

I am really confused at this point, I believe that I have multiple phobias. I do have social phobias that cause anxiety, but I am also very depressed and feel like I dont belong in society. I am finding it very hard to leave the house now and Im not working. Im terrified that I will never make something out of my life and I will end up being that crazy and weird middle aged man living with his parents. I sleep about two hours a night because my mind is constantly racing and I am embarassed to say this but sometimes I just sit and cry about how screwed I am.

 

[daveyboy2345]

so has anyone tried therapy for their phobias and saw an improvement? Meds work long term? I am long overdue, I am 27 now and need professional help and some kind of diagnosis.

 

[supershooter]

Same here, Im turning 26 this month and have never pursued therapy or meds. I kept thinking it was going to go away on its own but I guess its not. I have grown up wanting to be a Fireman and I knew that if I ever went to therapy that would be it for me ever following my dream, I would never be able to pass a background investigation. But my life is so bad right now I guess it doesnt matter any longer and I am going to need some help with my problems to even hope for any kind of regular life, let alone the perfect one. Any suggestions are welcome.

Thank You.

 

[H_T_]

you guys are both young. you life is far but wasted. you would be amazed what a couple of months could do, how much can change and how much of that can be done by a handful of complete strangers. you've got to take a step towards something, though. whether it be some therapy, going to your local community mental health agency and asking them for help, etc. you can get help for free. there are a lot of people out there that are willing and will gladly try to help you. fuck, it's what i do for a living now, after going thru exactly what you 2 fellows just described. you need anything, PM me.