Discussion People with social anxiety

[Numbtopain97]

People with social anxiety, what situations cause you the most stress?

 

[21Neberg]

Whenever I meet a new person. I just can't get my mind of worrying what they think of me. That causes stress and just horribly awkward situations. But it doesn't matter, one day my attempts will succeed and I'll be done with it all.

 

[GinaIsReady]

Hmmmmmmmmm. I'm afraid to say.

 

[pole]

People with social anxiety, what situations cause you the most stress?

honestly, it was and kinda still really still is any interactions. i would just feel insecure, and just anxious and uncomfortable for no reason.

people around large amounts of people, etc.

but im happy that i somewhat got better and fought my social anxiety. I forced myself to work retail, and i worked retail for like 7 months, and i just got over it, it was hard at first, but me forcing myself to be in retail, to be around and talk to people, helped a ton. helped me feel less alone, and helped me with talking to people.

 

[cryptic_cynic]

Shopping induces panic attacks for me.

 

[HGL91]

Shopping induces panic attacks for me.

I hate when I walk into a store and a sales associate follows me with a giant smile, wide eyes, and tries to do a hard sell. I suddenly want to leave the store.

 

[burnedCookie]

I can't stand being caught in a crowd, a concert or anything like that, it drives me crazy
unnecessary noise, it's hard enough having to live out here amongst people

 

[Thanatos]

Specifically? Being the center of attention. But I'd say about 90% of all interactions irl cause me severe anxiety and panic. I feel bad about it because I have friends that actually care and one that even understands my situation, but even their company is often very tiring

 

[Donewith_]

In crowded places.. i get anxiety attacks sometimes. It takes sometime for me to calm down.

 

[Chalken]

Crowds, being the center of attention, having to socialize on the spot without any preparation, small talk. Literally just going outside and seeing people gives me anxiety.

 

[Futility]

The thing that gives me the most stress is when I'm forced to socialize when I haven't recharged enough to actually enjoy myself.
I end up so stressed that I spend the next few days hiding from the world, one time I ended up hiding for 3 months because of it.