ratzskinakie Posted December 7, 2004 Share Posted December 7, 2004 I used to have big social anxiety problem (I didnt know it, I just thought I was really shy), which led to depression. I even lied on most the questions my doctor gave me in a test because of the anxiety if I told the truth. Though recently its been getting better, just because ive have spend last couple months in college and been really learning with my roommates behaviors, they way people interact when i treat them. (ive never realized how socially stupid my other old high school friends were, even though i already knew half of them were depression pills). So now im not scared of using public restroom, not worried about what people think of me, or that they notice on every single action i do or whatever, eating in public, thinking about what i should say to those people before i speak, regret the little things i did weeks ago, feel obligated to keep that respect of others, etc... I just believe its a learning process, that i missed though every now and then i keep having those swings, where it just comes back for a day or 3. Or sometimes ill have it like half the day, then like after 6pm it will be gone then im not worried about anything anymore. So ive have been working on it. Though recently just this has changed my behavior so much that it has been killing the bond with my old high school friends, they still act the same, and its just not me anymore, I still like them, but its just now wierd you know. Anyways I want to celebrate by having my first drink this weekend, (which i have avoided alcohol because of my problem, even though my parents have encouraged me to drink at times, i still avoided it) -Thanks Link to post Share on other sites
Pocky Posted December 10, 2004 Share Posted December 10, 2004 Congratulations. Overcoming anxiety can be a constant struggle. Many people have some form of anxiety and continue to fight with it on a regular basis. Good Luck. I wish you the best success. Link to post Share on other sites
whichwayisup Posted December 10, 2004 Share Posted December 10, 2004 I'm real proud of you ratzskinakie! I too suffer from an anxiety disorder...Boy do I ever know those ups and downs, the agrophobia, bits of depression and ofcourse....THE WORRY about anything and everything that goes with this F**K'n disorder!! I am doing alot better as well. I have been in therapy for a year now, doing cognitive behaviour therapy. PM me anytime you need anything...I know how hard it can be in dealing with this stuff... WWIU Link to post Share on other sites
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