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Do you have social anxiety? What do you do about it?
I'm more than sure that i had it once (not a long time ago). But when i overcame my anxiety (it was a hard one - couldn't even go to a store without that bad feeling), for a some period of time things were pretty good, i was communicating with people, having new acquaintances. But then at some point i just stopped doing that, i mean all the communication stuff.
I'm still not comfortable around people. But now it's not because i'm scared, but because i don't really want to be around them. Could my sociophobia turn to sociopathia? Anyway, even my loneliness doesn't motivate me to go contact someone.
I've never been diagnosed with anything (haven't seen a professional) so I tend to say I get anxiety in social situations. Or that I get anxieties. I think for me it stems from losing trust in people at a pretty young age. I had a hard family life and my friendships weren't the best. I had this skewed sense of loyalty to people who weren't loyal or...... 1 reply
Im having symptoms of social anxiety but it's getting better than before tho. Im not sure if my advice can help you but I'll try. I get grossed out easily when I'm out so I carry in my bag like a throw up bag and something that smells good to distract me (could be lotion, essential oils, etc). Then if I'm starting to feel dizzy or bad I chew gum b...... reply
