How does one distinguish social anxiety from shyness?

February 5th, 2013

I think I might have social anxiety disorder, but I don’t want to go talk to a therapist and find out it’s just shyness. that would be embarrassing. Chosen Answer: I am not an expert, but I have been diagnosed with social phobia. Are you scared to go into stores because you can’t handle interacting [...]

Once you develop an anxiety disorder can you get rid of it?

December 28th, 2012

Once you develop an anxiety disorder can you get rid of it? Chosen Answer: Yes you can get rid of it, basically you need to change your state of mind. Try taking up a new hobby then learn all you can about this new hobby, this will keep you mind busy. If you can keep [...]

What can i do about my separation anxiety problems?

October 26th, 2012

Well i have this issues that i feel sick and uncomfortable whenever i go somewhere without my mom or friend.I also don’t like it when my mom or friend interact with other people in fear they will abandon me and i sometimes have nightmares about this.I am now on anti-anxiety meds which are helping with [...]

What happens if you have an anxiety disorder, and you take the events take make you feel anxious?

June 16th, 2012

What happens when you have anxiety disorder, and you force yourself, and keep doing, I mean you don’t run from the events that make you feel anxious. Instead, you stay brave and go to events although you feel anxious and have some physical problems. Is something good to do for overcoming the disorder, or you [...]

I have extremely bad case of social anxiety, besides medication and therapy are there other ways to overcome i?

April 5th, 2012

I didn’t know what it was at first I thought it was just “shyness” and that I would grow out of it well I developed social anxiety. I consider it a extreme case because it causes skip classes (college) to avoid during presentation and other “social activities”. I was actually suppose to graduate already but [...]

……………………………….Anxiety?

March 31st, 2012

When ever i have to get up during class i start shaking and worrying. I HATE this feeling do i have and anxiety?? like i even avoid asking the teachers questions because i’m afraid everyone will look at me): Like ill even avoid eating lunch sometimes because i feel like people are judging me constantly [...]

anxiety………. ?

March 17th, 2012

ive been struggling with social anxiety for a few years. ive been on medication, therapy, outpatient program, yada yada. nothing works. i avoid anything that involves more than 2 additional people at all costs. is there hope out there? what are some exercises that i can do to help me relax when i am in [...]

can i bring prescribed birth control and valium on my emirates flight from US to johannesburg, via dubai?

March 15th, 2012

in reading online, i am very nervous about bringing doctor-prescribed prescriptions for birth control (mini-pill) and also valium (for flying anxiety, to avoid panic attacks). I am also unable to go without birth control, and have a very hard time flying without valium. both prescriptions have clearly labelled information from the pharmacy that indicates that [...]

I have extremely bad case of social anxiety, besides medication and therapy are there other ways to overcome i?

December 18th, 2011

I didn’t know what it was at first I thought it was just “shyness” and that I would grow out of it well I developed social anxiety. I consider it a extreme case because it causes skip classes (college) to avoid during presentation and other “social activities”. I was actually suppose to graduate already but [...]