News of Social Phobia Forum

I've recently started looking for part-time employment, as previous full-time work (in a warehouse 60hrs/wk)was mentally and emotionally taxing, and my reboot time is unfortunately long. The thing is, most places don't do all their hiring online like this place did, and I haven't answered the phone for anyone, even my own mother, in 2 years. Let alone gone to any interviews in that time. How can I help prep myself for these inevitable situations ...

Hi there i am new here, I was not sure specifically where to post this as it is an amalgamation of lots of things so first let me describe myself before i describe the issue. I have (suspected) Asperger syndrome, i say suspected because the diagnosis was borderline since i also had a brain tumour at a very young age they were unsure of whether it was an aquired brain injury or high functioning autisic ...

Hey. I've been addicted to klonopin, marijuana and alcohol. I've always wanted to join a 12 step, but my social anxiety and agnostic atheist beliefs have always kept me from doing so. My therapist thinks I'm ocpd. I personally identify with apd more. I don't know what to do about my fear of people. Has anyone else here overcome fear of social interaction? If so, what was your experience like? I usually get discouraged every ...

My workplace is full of CCTV and there are secret cameras too.

It frigging freaks me the hell out. There is nothing worse than having a couple of directors who leave their door while talking about what you`re doing in the office. For two sodding hours I got watched today. Two hours.

Comments like he looks nervous, he is struggling, he looks tired. Do these morons really not realise its because they are panicing and ...

Guys what do you usually do to stop over thinking..
I have a severe overthinking habit that always make me panic and do some awkward and dumb move.. for example yesterday i met my aunt on restaurant i sit on different tables and im done eating first while my uber driver is on the way to restaurant, i just wanna say goodbye to her and her family but rather than walk to their table i ...

So I've had a problem for quite a number of years now where it is very difficult for me to verbalise much in a conversation. A lot of this is due to social anxiety, because I am inevitably going to be highly anxious in a social situation, however except under certain circumstances, even in situations where I am not overly anxious, there's still a prominent lack of verbalising. I'll be practically silent, making minimal replies. ...

I don't even know how to start this post. I've had Social Phobia, very severely, my whole life. I only ever had two friends before, but they are long gone. I was isolated in my house for many years after high school ended. I finally worked on my anxiety enough to get my first job at age 25. I'm still there, almost 27 now. I'm able to talk to my coworkers somewhat, some more comfortably ...

Hey all,

When it comes to making eye contact, should you focus on the person's iris? Or focus on the pupil? I'm surprised at how much trouble I am having finding an answer for this. I feel like it's a legitimate question. Any input is very much appreciated. Thanks!

I hate the city and the country where i live, most of the people, who live near me. I hate everything. As a result, i don't often go out. I don't study, because i don't want to do out, to use transport (i don't have car) and visit the university. In fact, the problem isn't the only, why i don't study, and the hatred isn't so strong, but i have an attack now.

I think, ...

Hello everyone,

I get so bothered when a stranger doesn't really acknowledge me. One time for example, I was with my brother at the grocery store. I went to the checkout line, said hi to the cashier, then she bags my groceries. Then my brother gives the cashier his alternate id for the grocery store, since he was a member, to make my groceries cheaper. Then once she gave me my change and my receipt ...