get over social anxiety

Well im exercising alot now and i have lost 42 pounds, didn’t think i had that much weight to loss in me. I weight the same as i did when i was 17 years old and it feels awesome, i think i am a more happy person more socialable alot more out going as well. Over all i think i am a different person now, it feels great.

For me the worst part about going to church is when everyone walks around to greet everyone else. I usually greet those around me with a handshake, but many people like to hug. When I see that, I just want to run for for the door. Social anxiety can quickly lead to panic.
Sometimes I think it is getting easier to deal with, but then I’m thrown into a situation where I have no control and my anxiety kicks in again.

hey. I don’t really like to focus or talk about this problem. But i was just posting it up here in hopes someone with a nice heart could help ease my pain. Depression, loneliness, and social anxiety has made my life extremely uncomfortable for years and i know i am not the only one out there. Anything will help. Thank yooou …<3

I’m not all better or anything – but I’m doing a lot better with this one. I’m still uncomfortable in crowds, but I’m ok. I don’t have a hard time breathing or completely tense up. I still feel a little on edge – but nothing like before.

I still get bad sometimes when we are in a place I’m not used to being at and he goes off and I don’t know where he is. But as long as I kinda know where he is or at least know where I am – I do ok.

Hopefully I’ll keep improving over time. But considering I don’t take any of my anti-anxiety meds anymore I think I’m doing good.

I remember my pop telling me to watch what the popular people did and copy that…also this is an awesome website…
http://www.emofree.com/ it is unbelievable to try these techniques

I’ve had social anxiety for as long as I can remember. When we are at a movie or out to eat and Ron goes to the bathroom, I get lightheaded and completely tense up. I feel like everyone is looking at me. I have to talk to myself in my head and tell myself to breathe and he will be right back. It’s awful! Everyone just says not to worry about what people think and that I shouldn’t be that self centered as to think people are all looking at me. They don’t understand. I’m not being self centered. I feel like they are criticizing me and tearing me apart. To be honest I’m sure it’s because of my self esteem. I’ve tried everything I can think of. I’m thinking of trying therapy again – for this and some other problems, and I’m thinking about trying meds again. I hate taking them but obviously doing this on my own isn’t happening.