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I was once an events planner which in turn led me to work in the catering industry and all the clients thought I had a very active social life when in reality it was non-existant then and non-existant now...truth...I have social phobias where I sweat and get very nervous....I can easily go into panics in social situations but I hid it then and I hide it now....

Was meant to post in this forum dammit!

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Must. use. brain.

Hello my name is Leah

I wanted to share my experience with others. I went on C4 TV show called 'Fear of Flying and was lucky enough to be treated by this wonderful man called Lawrence Leyton.
He not only helped me with my fear of flying but also my severe panic attacks and anxiety. I am 100% fine now after many years of suffering.

He used these amazing techniques – some of them a ...

Right here:

http://dayitriedtolive.blogspot.com/

Been trying to do something positive, and this is the result so far. Beating social anxiety down with a big stick!

Hope it's of some help.

I'm going into my junior year of high school this year. it's the same school, with basically the same people, but i'm absolutely terrified. it's really not the supposed workload i'm afraid of, it's all the social interaction. i've been diagnosed with social anxiety and i've been through therapy & on medication for it and other things for awhile now, but the anticipation of it is overwhelming. any advice would really be appreciated. ...

Definition

Social phobia, also called Social Anxiety Disorder, is an anxiety disorder characterized by overwhelming anxiety and excessive self-consciousness in everyday social situations. People with social phobia have a persistent, intense, and chronic fear of being watched and judged by others and of being embarrassed or humiliated by their own actions. Their fear may be so severe that it interferes with work, school, or other activities. While many people with social phobia recognize that ...

Sorry, I know this has been asked over and over again, but I was wondering whether this would be considered social anxiety or "just shyness", and what the difference between the two are. There are many things that I've had to struggle and struggle to do, and I keep wondering whether everyone goes through this and life just isn't meant to be easy, or is there something wrong.

I don't think I have many physical ...

I wasn't exactly sure where to post this question.

But...

Do any of you feel like part of the reason why you don't have any friends (aside from the anxiety aspect) is because of the high standards you set for others?

For me, I suppose it may be because I have a hard time relating to people my own age.

Does anyone here take Prozac for social anxiety?

and im required to take public speaking. All through school i've HATED getting up in front of people, just because i hate being the center of attention and i dont like the feeling of everyone looking at me. I always think they're thinking of how dumb i sound, or how ugly i am or something..:(. I've been told im "very handsome" and stuff, and i have a ...