Struggling with social anxiety...?

[HadEnough1974]

I have a friend who is struggling with social anxiety. As I'm researching the topic, I came across this video which I decided to share with everyone here.

 

[Taran]

The problem with me is..how much ever I become inspired by these videos and try to be normal..I get it backkk

 

[HadEnough1974]

The problem with me is..how much ever I become inspired by these videos and try to be normal..I get it backkk

I hear what you're saying. I think it's important to "be social" and step out of your comfort zone on a daily basis in order to "practice" being social.

Watching a video isn't going to cure your social anxiety, it requires sustained action.

 

[Taran]

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I hear what you're saying. I think it's important to "be social" and step out of your comfort zone on a daily basis in order to "practice" being social.

Watching a video isn't going to cure your social anxiety, it requires sustained action.

how much ever I try to be social...I can't...my anxiety kicks in and make me depressed...been trying since a long time...

 

[faust]

I remember myself when I was a teen. Was very hard for me due to the panic during public speeches and presentations.

 

[Brick In The Wall]

I used to struggle with a high degree of social anxiety when I was younger. I took a customer service job and forced myself to overcome it. It was hard at first but eventually it did work.

I'm not saying this would work for everyone, but there are also other ways. You could join hobby related groups and learn to socialize with like minded strangers. There's always medications too but I'd avoid them if at all possible.

 

[selfhater]

i think my main reason for having social anxiety is because im so hideous and my confidence is -9999 and i'm too fragile to be around normal and pretty people:( so i think i will never get rid of it

 

[social_anxiety_sucks]

I've been dealing with social anxiety since I was a child. It's the main reason of my depression. I hate it so much

 

[Outsider]

Same story. Started in school from shyness and grew over time to become completely overwhelming.