The video that was requested for social anxiety is now out. Hope those who are struggling, find this helpful. Feel free to share it with someone you know who may find it helpful! Also, for those who don't know, we're struggling a bit with the finances to sustain the operations. We really want to do our best to push out as many videos as we can on various topics and help as many people as possible, but it's really financially straining. Hence, we want to ask for help (shamelessly) to check out/grab a copy of our digital magazine bundles: iheartpsychology.myshopify.com/products/psych2go-magazine-1-4-adhd-mental-health-substance-abuse-social-anxiety-digital It comes with 5 digital issues each covering a specific theme. The goal with the magazines are to hopefully have them distributed in schools and shopper markets so that more people can learn about various psych and mental health issues. Feel free to touch base with us if you have any inquiries! Imogen@psych2go.net Thanks for all the support until now!
The worst part about social anxiety is sometimes knowing you’re gonna be late for class, and then deciding to skip class entirely just by fear of stigmatization
Sadly I can't miss a class cuz it'll be put up and my parents can see it which would probably make a problem Luckly I'm doing much better with going into class while being late now, it took a lot of time but now it's makes me medium anxious not super anxious
Moody Marie I know what you mean :s I can never look into someone's eyes and I always pause and stuff when talking to people. Anxiety has taken away all of my teen years so far :/ (I'm 16 now)
Das plain sad. We're just on the same boat so you're never alone. : ) People even say S.A is usually normal because I'm 13 and for that I shouldn't be too dramatic yet how the hell can thoughts be controlled?
Moody Marie Exactly, if people don't have these problems then they make assumptions as to how severe they may be. It's not 'normal' to have life stripped out of your control at that age, sorry to hear about that. Late 12 or early 13 is when mine started. Thankfully I'm finally beginning to see improvements on it so that should be one of my many problems out of the way :p I'd be happy to help you in any way I can, just know that it all gets better ^_^
Psilocybin saved my life. I was addicted to heroin for 15 years and after Psilocybin treatment I will be 3 years clean in September. I have zero cravings. This is something that truly needs to be more broadly used in addiction treatment.
Please does anyone know where I can get them? I put so much on my plate and it really affects my stress and anxiety levels, I would love to try shrooms
Psychedelics saved me from years of uncontrollable depression, anxiety and illicit pill addiction. imagine carrving heavy chains for over a decade and then all of a sudden that burden is gone. Believe it or not in a couple years they'll be all over for treatment of mental health related issues.
@@Rindella omg sameee I hate how i always overthink everything tho Like in my head im like uhh should i say thank you to show my gratitude?! But thats too scary Maybe ill just say thanks?! And when i do say it, it would come out rlly quiet!! Normal ppl would say thank you loud and confident and just carry on with their day And then there's me, worrying about how i portrayed myself and what they could have thought of me all day long
true i told my ‘friend’ abt my anxiety and she just said to get over it and it’s easy to have a convo with someone. i tried to explain it to her but she just kept on saying it’s easy and to just not think about it. yikes.
i have bad social anxiety, but my best friend is the most extroverted and outgoing person ever, and basically the complete opposite of me. she always helps me through things and encourages me to try and talk to people. she doesn’t just say “get over it” or “it’s not that difficult” and she actually understands me. im really grateful for her:)
Mac & Cheese It gets even worse when you pay by card and there are some problems with it... I never know what to do. I hate such a situations arrghh -.-
They mean turn your anxious thoughts into more positive ones. I have social anxiety and I'm seeing a therapist. My therapist basically taught me that your negative over thinking of social situations will only make your anexity worse so try and turn your anxious thoughts into positive ones. For example, you fear saying hello so you think things like "Saying hello is embarrassing" but a more helpful thought could be telling yourself "saying hello is a friendly and kind thing to do". It will take ages to break your negative thoughts (trust me, I know) but once you get into the habit of thinking positively the social situation will become easier to face :)
Same. Trauma from past life disables me from functioning well that I can feel *all* eyes are on me- judging me why do I look so stupid and guilty and it's so fucking unbearable.
mrFalloutFan95 literally NOBODY CARES I have delt with social anxiety my whole life but i overcome it by believing that nobody care or will care about what i'm doing
to be completely honest, this doesn’t really help? I mean, saying “control you thoughts!” for me, is like telling a depressed person to just be happy. It doesn’t work.
"Some people fear speaking in public" Me "Some people fear meeting new people" Also me "Some people fear going to parties or other social events" Also me
Social anxiety is also known as The Spotlight Effect. A person with social anxiety is scared of being judge and thinks everyone is looking at them when in fact no one is looking at them. A person thinks they are always in the spotlight when it's not even true. Cognitive behavior therapy can help.
I feel that so much! Even though i've never been diagnosed, I feel like a have social anxiety because I dread school because even though I know this is silly, but I feel like everyone is staring at me and they can see how nervous I am
Its funny cus Im really anxious when i meet peopl the first time but im very serious and i lool serious and tend not to bother ppl. So people thinm I'm stuck up or Conceited(ive been told) but im not just don't know how to approach a person. I fear being judged. Just last Sunday i had problems ordering my mint tea in starbucks i started stuttering
I'm not sure... I'd never go to a party, because I know I wouldn't be in the spotlight :D Everyone would ignore me, it's always been like that, everyone usually ignored me at school :( Only bullies didn't ignore me :P Although in some situations I definitely experience the spotlight effect too. When I walk into a shop, I feel like everyone thinks my voice is weird when I say "good morning" :P and I'm worried everyone's angry at me for getting the money out of my wallet too slowly, lol. Or when I cough in quiet places I feel like everyone notices me. I know it's stupid, why would anyone think I'm weird for doing what everyone does sometimes. I think it's because in childhood I always tried not to make any noises, because mean kids would make fun of me no matter what I did. I was scared of my parents, teachers and classmates. So now my heart beats faster and I get stomachaches whenever I go to the doctor or any office, where I have to talk to people. The worst thing is when my anxiety gets so bad in a very stressful situation (like interview), that breathing becomes so difficult, the other person can hear it in my voice.
Who also absolutely hates the fact that teachers will take off numerous points off your average and work because you don't talk enough? I had a teacher that yelled at kids who didn't particpate, called them out, and told them that they must be too lazy to answer the question. I have my nerves set into motion everytime I enter that classroom. And everytime, a teacher calls on you, you say your best answer with all the courage you have and they flat out reject it. "No, thats wrong. Did you even read the story? I guess I'll have to test you more."
Omg yes It sucks cos im actually quite smart but my social anxiety just lets me down In parents meeting in school the teachers always say "Your daughter is well behaved and gets the work done but shes too quite and needs to get involved and blah blah blah" It annoys me! Why cant they just tell me ways on how to improve it instead of just pointing out my Ls Ofc i know im quiet, i know i dont socialise. So yh And once my foreign language teacher roasted me. She said im going no where in life with that silence and i literally broke into tears.
Pixel we were doing a presentation in my one class, and at the end, when I was finished, the bell rang. The presentation was 32 slides long! 32! I tried so hard to try not to walk out that door and break down or have a panic attack. I was actually talking my loudest, but when I was walking out she called me to her desk and went, “No one probably found your presentation interesting because you couldn’t just speak up for 6 minutes.”.. I should have said something, but all I could feel was a stabbing pain of sadness. No one seems to understand how much confidence it took me to talk that loud, and yet you told me that, and should have gone “are you alright?” Instead.
My brain switches into a "social interaction mode" disabling the fear, saving it until I'm done. It feels kinda like taking a breath before being under water. I appreciate being able to preform social functions but I really dislike all the anxiety/fear that prevents me from being extroverted as is my nature. The avoidance and isolation suck, I miss having friends.
Having a relationship with someone when you have social anxiety is fucking hard. I cannot imagine how lucky those people who don't suffer anxiety. It's a living nightmare.
It's a challenge for sure... but maybe it comes with a blessing! The skills we develop to cope with it are skills that other people may not have, the empathy we develop for others too. It's all about perspective!
Yeah my boyfriend is like honey you okay Me:yeah I'm fine My bf:I don't believe you tell me what happened Me:*started to cry* and tells him every My bf: it's okay if the world makes it hard to live but the world can give many blessings at the end. That's why his the only one that can calm me down
I'm in my second year of uni and I still struggle with presentations or even speaking without messing up my words or mumbling constantly, my mind gets blank all the time in mid conversations, and to be anxious of what people think about me. When this happens I tell myself to deal with it, it's not worth having negative thoughts, all you need is a positive mindset. If people think you're weird then you're weird in your own unique way, laugh it off. Push yourself to talk to people 'cause that's the only way to improve conversation skills. As for presenting just go for it- get that grade or show your skills, in the workspace/future you're gonna have more presentations along the way. SO DEAL WITH IT & JUST KEEP SWIMMING!
It took me about two years of therapy to get rid (for the most part anyway) of social anxiety. I kept exposing myself to situations that kept me anxious, like small talk with neighbors in elevator and other small things. Now whenever there is a social situation that makes me anxious and I'd rather avoid I try to be excited about it and reframe it as a new challenge and an opportunity for more exposure.
I have social anxiety and when my teacher said that we could choose to present by doing a presentation or fact sheet, I chose presentation. I wanted to defy my anxiety and i started to reach a turning point. I think the best way to improve yourself is to defy your fears.
I have social anxiety and recently I’ve found a way of coping. I live with my family sense I’m still a teen, and my family is a pretty big one. I get anxious just by sitting in my living room! So my mom recommended taking a walk. I’ve been doing it daily since and it both calms my nerves and puts me in a better mood for the rest of the day. I go alone and only to the stop sign at the end of the street and back. But it helps me in ways I didn’t think possible. Thanks for reading!
"Everything you want is on the other side of fear." Jack Confield I don't know what you are going through right now, but I am myself a shy person with low self esteem who feels uncomfortable around people I am not familiar with. But for a long time (or actually still) it kept me from living my life. Yes of course, good books, music and movies are great, but living your whole life in your bedroom (at least for me) seems pointless, which led me into feeling depressed. So if you are struggling, seek help please. Because there is a awesome life with many beautiful people outside your bedroom and it's worth it. I hope you will overcome your fears, feel hugged :)
Lo the jupiter moon its true my friends hate me bc i don't attend their weddings or parties and such thinking that i dont care about them meanwhile every time i get invited i have this internl fight and depression for a week at least. aaah i envy ppl who can do these normal stuff ! all i do is hate myself for being a huge disappointment to everyone
Lo the jupiter moon one of the worst things you can feel is the feeling of guilt. Whenever you turn down an opportunity, try to not feel guilty because it's not your fault you're going through this. Be patient with yourself and eventually things will work out :)
Lo the jupiter moon so sweet of you :( the thing is, am not that close with my family, we dont sit around and talk with eachother and they dont grasp the concept of anxiety, my mom think am just weird or someone gave the "red eye" she gets disappointed everyday when i cant do what other kids do, and my father only makes me feel more guilty i get that its unfamiliar condition to them i dont blame them for getting upset with me. i tried to seek a professional help, i just couldn't for many reasons its funny sometimes i feel like am not meant to be happy no matter how hard i try in the end it doesnt seem like i even did
Don't slouch. By slouching your activating a sort of defense mode in your body, this increases your Adrenalin so you can run away from the enemy. In summary, it activates a fight for a flight mode. Stand up straight with your shoulders back. It doesn't get rid of the anxiety completely, but it tells your body that there is no danger and it'll start to relax
My goal for today is going into the shopping centre (something that absolutely terrifies me) and I’m going to try this out, so thank you for sharing your advice
Hi my fellow people who are also struggling with anxiety. I just want to tell you that you are loved and you deserve the world. So breathe 🌬💨 and treat your self. You deserve it. ;)
We feel for you, but it is something we can manage and overcome if start changing our habits. Hopefully the tips in this video can help you cope! Believe in yourself, you can do this!
I can pretend to have a normal conversation with new people. I think of people I've met who are friendly and inviting that I felt somewhat comfortable around. I take a deep breath, smile and act like a very cheery person. Unfortunately it only works in the moment bc right after or in the middle of the conversation my thoughts take over.
I become scared to go to social events and I overthink every conversation I have even with people I hang out with a lot. I have become so scared of 1 on 1 interactions that its even weird with me and my mom sometimes. I prefer being alone because I always envision some awkward situation happening in my day no matter what.
Appreciate video content! Excuse me for butting in, I am interested in your initial thoughts. Have you thought about - Mahorrla Execute Shy Method (should be on google have a look)? It is an awesome exclusive product for beating social anxiety minus the hard work. Ive heard some decent things about it and my friend at last got amazing success with it.
I do not have anxiety when i was younger but when i started grade 9,thats where my anxiety showed up because of the whole class that has been always watch all the things that i am doing. Every little things,everyday,their words keep repeating in my head
the confronting ur anxiety is so true.. we get scared and try our best to avoid situations where our anxiety is triggered, but by stopping this and doing stuff that usually gives us anxiety helps big time. for example, yesterday i went to an ice cream place and ordered my own ice cream instead of telling someone else to do so, the way u feel after this is so amazing, is like a big accomplishment and it helps to overcome it little by little, so pls know that avoiding and hiding from stuff makes it way worse.
Lol how am i supposed to control my "harmful thoughts" when I don't even know what's causing me to be scared? Like I don't have any specific "they're gonna hate me, they think I'm lame" thoughts, it's just a general, wordless feeling of absolute terror.
This is understandable. Sometimes, our negative thoughts have no reasoning and so, we don't think we can change them. Maybe the first step is to accept this feeling of fear within you, not fight it but let it be... and then slowly shift your thinking into what makes you feel good and happy. Studies show that if you find 5 things every day to be grateful for, your brain starts to develop a habit of finding positives as opposed to focusing on negatives.
Yeh same, i have no specific reasons for my social anxiety, i just see social events, 1 on 1 meetings with strangers and public speaking as giant mountains that i have to climb and i dont want to climb it 😭
I literally fear all social interactions! I can know ppl for years but not on close terms and still be anxious around them. It’s so exhausting😒! But your videos really help me and so many others! Thank you very Much🦋
Oh I didn't see your answer ! Yeah, I know all this tips but thank you... I've done progresses but I still have a long way to go... Thanks for the pieces of advice, that was really kind of you, "stranger I just met" ;-) !
I can relate so much to this video and i can tell this is gonna help a lot of people with social anxiety. I used to have social anxiety but not anymore. The one thing i still have in common with my old self is i still LOVE staying home. Not because I'm scared of interactions or feeling anxious but I just love to spend some time alone.
Life Starter Pack I know the feeling. I have some anxiety, but it's not really bothersome. I enjoy lying around the house from time to time alone as it helps take my mind off certain things. I still spend time outside and am hoping to make a few new connections.
anyone else get anxious only when meet already known people? i'm anxious when i'm meeting or talking to people who i know before ..what kind of anxiety is this ?
Exactly, like it’s even really annoying when most adults don’t understand it. They’re always telling me to speak up and stop being so shy. Like your literally adults you should at least try to understand don’t you know what S.A.D is?? God damn
I have anxiety most of the time. but now ive decided to try and work myself through it. because im tired. im tired of the same thing everyday happening to me. So whenever i feel my anxiety coming to me, i'd have to remind myself that im in control and not let my thoughts get the best of me. for those out there who are facing anxiety, remember, you have your own voice. Dont let your mind control you. You should be the one to control it. love u xx
I get social anxiety in certain situations and it's difficult to tell my friends, because I don't want to ruin their fun. Thank you for this video, I can always count on you guys!
Just started to experience social anxiety about 2 months ago. It ain't easy but glad to see there's plenty of help and others who can relate. Thank you!
This video was all I needed. When I'm in a social situation without my mom i feel like the world is falling on me, it's a horrible feeling and I didn't wanna to feel like this, i want to be independent but this social anxiety don't let me and it's killing me everyday😫 Reading this comments makes me feel not alone, but also didn't want anyone to have this, it's sucks
Was it about being without her that scares you the most? It is a terrible feeling, but if you use that energy of hating it so much to keep you strong and work against it, then you can overcome this
Psych2Go i don't know, all i know is that I feel more safe with her. It's like when I'm at a party, if she goes to the bathroom or something i feel lost and that everybody is looking at me or when she asks me to go to the grocery by myself... but thank you so much for the tips!! I try a little bit more everyday to overcome this fear!
Just do it as much as you can, expose yourself to all the situations you fear as much as you can. Life is a fucking joke, don't take it so seriously. Practice having fun with ALL the circumstances in your life, you're welcome.
Jonathan Meddis That's probably the worst advice I've ever heard. Life isn't a joke, so don't expect everyone to take life at leisure just because you have that luxury. People should try, yes, but they won't always succeed. And, really? You can't have "fun" with everything in your life. Not everything in life is about fun. You sound like an optimistic person that refuses to see any hardship in life for what it is.
That Random Guyーさん You can choose your own attitude toward life so yeah, you can totally find things to enjoy in pretty much everything. But I understand that some people resonate more with a cynical and judgemental point of view, by all means do what works best for you
am here bc i feel scared to go back to university after 3 semesters of online studying. Just the thought of being surrounded by so many people again overwhelms me so much
I've had social anxiety for a long long time. I go through phases of keeping to myself and phases of trying to be brave and see people anyway. Currently in the latter phase and some tips I have are; Be mindful of your environment and when you feel the anxious thoughts coming try to focus on what is around you. If you can't think what to talk about then ask people questions, any questions you can think of about themselves. Then the focus is on them and also shows them you're interested in them as a person. Shut down your unrealistic/illogical thoughts as they come up. You can do this by coming up with a counter argument that proves them wrong or you can simply tell them they're wrong and to f*ck off haha. Try to plan things with people that are fun and light hearted and things where there is something to do so that you're busy and distracted from overthinking. Meditate before you go out and see people and send yourself loving kindness. Think about all the ways in which the interaction could go right and imagine it going that way. Afterwards praise yourself for any little things that did go right when you were socialising and choose to focus on those things rather than anything which felt less positive about the interaction. Be proud of yourself for showing up.
I feel like when I go places with people I worry about everything, the way I walk, how fast I walk, how fast or slow I talk, this silence, are they ok with it? Literally everything and I don’t know how to stop
To cope with my anxiety, i put earphones in when I'm in public and listen to calm music. If I'm really anxious (more than usual) I listen to some rain through SoundCloud. Then, once I'm back home, i feel more happier and comfortable when I'm alone and it's quiet because I don't feel as stressed as I would with my friends, I won't have to worry about judging and I could just be me without worrying 😊 this helps me, I hope it helps some of you too
I suffer from social anxiety and I'm always afraid of what people will think of me when I'm in public, I personally find helpful to try and imagine what would I think of a person in my situation and it helps me calm down because I wouldn't really judge them. I just wanted to share this method I use with other people, I hope it'll be useful
Psych2Go I am just easily prone to experiencing anxiety (especially social anxiety) even when it is simply talked about lol but I love your videos regardless!
Social anxiety is way more than shyness or being an introvert. I feel like a lot of people mistake social anxiety for being just that, but it’s classified as a disorder and debilitating for a solid reason. Me, personally, struggling with social anxiety, it creates such an intense feeling of panic, most of the time-these episodes result in panic or anxiety attacks. In school, hearing the word ‘pairing up’ or ‘group work/group project’ sets me into a panic attack, and it feels as though all air slowly left my body. It is horrible when every social situation or event creates you to have a melt down or go straight into flight/panic mode. And so many things such as, “you can do it” or “you got this, just try” is way easier to be said than to be done. Social anxiety and social phobia is so misconceived, and misunderstood.
I really enjoy the way this video is sought out, the visualization part really caught my attention, and I truly think this might work if I try it. Thank you for making this!!
I've been skipping classes lately. I know this is not right but anxiety takes over me. I wish I were just a normal student.. i wish i had the guts to speak up in front of class.. i wish i could share my ideas without thinking that they're judging every word i utter.. it sucks. Now i have like 5 missed assignments.. and tomorrow's Monday, I've made up my mind that imma skip classes tomorrow.. AGAIN..
@@jlm123685 I am proud to say that I kinda overcame the fear to come to classes and speak up my thoughts in front of ppl. And I know that you can do it too! Though it's not that easy, you'll get through this! 😊
I hate presentations, I even have to take my glasses off so I can't see people watching me making a fool of myself during the presentation, social anxiety sucks!
I sucked at giving presentations in front of the class and everyone was always asking why are you so shy and nervous? And those stupid questions only made it worse. I'd rather they pretended they didn't notice :P
Kind of ironic that I can do class presentations just fine and even get complimented on my ability to speak, but in literally any other social situation I'm a nervous mess. I always get this feeling that I'm somehow being rude when ordering something at a restaurant for example and wish I could just be in the background and have no one talk or look at me at social events in fear i'll say/do something stupid. Sports in school were my nightmare and I even went as far as to take gym class over the summer so I could complete my required graduation credit in advance and avoid another year of being teased. I do wish to change this learned behavior
This is what I have gleamed from the entire video :- a, Visualization. This is when I am able to remember a place where I felt comfortable before like a sandy beach, and picture it in my mind. b, Facing my anxiety. It is good for me to be mindful of my surroundings .For example, relishing the sights and sounds all around me instead of focusing on what is going through my mind c, Challenging my thoughts. My thoughts about how other people will judge me and consider me as lame are just perceptions and may not be based on reality.
I struggle to get help at school because I’m always scared that my teachers and peers will judge me. This helped a lot! Especially the relaxing of the body, slow breathing, and the visualization.
I tell my parents that i have really bad social anxiety and they yhink im messing around or something, they make me do things thst is out there and in front of a bunch of people and thst really messes me up.
My mum says I'm making things up (she didn't even believe it exists when I told her about it). She doesn't understand a bit because she's outgoing and I'm not :/
tysm. i have been completely forgotten by my teacher because of my social anxiety. i honestly dont know if i have social anxiety but i cry and my heart beats faster when i speak in public
I don’t know if this is going to help anyone or even if anyone is going to see this but for me it helps a lot to sing a song or just a specific part of a song before and when you are somewhere you get social anxiety. I have noticed this helps me a lot with controlling my thoughts. Hope this helps❤️
A great video and overview of social anxiety. Before tackling it we need to understand it better, opening the discussion and increasing its acceptability is vital if this is to happen. thanks for the video!
I have social anxiety and I often find it difficult to form the words I want to say, that's what causes my social anxiety, but I can still control my social anxiety when the anxiety recurs. I always try to think positively and not care about their opinions when I speak even if my words are convoluted or incoherent.
I’m literally scared of all situations with human interaction if my mom isn’t there 🙄 or someone I’m comfortable with. I can’t even go in stores alone, I wish I can be normal and make eye contact aswell
I went to register for high school (first year) and I had to talk to high school kids idk for like what locker I want and my anxiety was so bad they gave me dirty looks and thought something was wrong with me. It also doesn't help my mom doesn't get it so she will tend to say you need to get over it and I'm like ohh if I could I would have already. H.S is going to be hell for me 😐.
Eeeeesh I can't even put off my mask in group, social phobia it really sucks, No talking in class, No friends, fear of eating in cafeteria thinking all eyes are on you, feeling dizziness in public and feeling of fainting, I was diagnosed with this condition when I was 16 am now in university struggling with it. May everyone reading this become successful and be whoever you want to be.
I’ve been dealing with social anxiety recently and i always get thoughts in my head such as “all of your friends secretly hate you,” or “no one wants you around” and ever since I’ve been facing my anxiety I’ve become slowly but surely more social, but I still just try hanging out with my best friend at school because he’s the only person I feel comfortable around
Has anyone ever mentioned how FUCKING CUTE AND ADORABLE these drawings are? And I mean this specific drawing style. There also other drawing styles on this channel which don't have this cuteness!
I'm crying right now, this helped me with my issue. Today there's this charming schoolmate who approached me and said he wanted to be *friends*. During this awfully long time conversation I haven't made a single eye contact, my heart raced too fast that I could faint because of this heaviness. The *why's* bugged my mind why he wanted to be friends with someone who looks stupid and dumb like me. Now i'd help myself get over this.
Make up and beautiful outfit helps me to get less of a feeling like everyone is judging my appearence. I dont know of its right to cope with only the symptom but not the root of a problem...I dont wear too much makeup thought, just a bit of foundation and lipstick, but my teacher still sometimes yells at me for not wearing strict uniform. Thanks God next year she'll leave and no one would yell at me
im not 100% sure what's wrong with me but i feel like its quite similar with social anxiety since im struggling with meeting new people n talking in front of a lot of people. i have a play this saturday and im struggling a lot. i can't even talk with my teammates and suddenly they told me to act. its really hard for me. i cried so much last night bc im too nervous n overwhelmed. this is really sucks but if you're reading this rn, i hope things can get better for you and i believe in you! let's go through this together :)))
I too have social anxiety and idk why but I feel most comfortable talking to ppl who seem anxious or shy. It’s like i have a connection with them and can relate if i were in their position on how they feel. I’ve been a cashier in retail for 2 years now and talking with ppl on the daily had helped me a bit on improving my social skills. I know that feeling of being anxious trying to talk to a cashier to get checked out so I put myself in their shoes and try my best to be very kind, helpful, and hope to end their shopping day with a smile :,).
I’m meeting a friend I haven’t seen in ages and my heart is racing, I’m sweating, crying and overthinking. I really really don’t want to go but I feel like I have to so I don’t look like a weirdo :(. I just feel I’m going to be so akward
Most of the time when I’m in class, I get anxious when the teacher calls on random people to read a paragraph, or even reread a question on our homework. There’s nothing wrong with the way I sound and I have good reading skills, so there really is nothing to be nervous about but it always gets the best of me when the time comes. I hope that I can apply these tips to real life situations when the time does come to read aloud. It’s weird because this type of anxiety just started my 2nd year at a new high school.
I once had to make a presentation alone and the point was that they look how you present it and how prepared you are...I worked on it until 4am to be sure it looks good enough but wasn't able to practise presenting what made me even more anxious.When it was my turn I was shaking so much I felt like I'll faint at any second but I tried my best. They said that I did a good job and was confident looking?? I was like okay whaaa??
Sometimes we overthink too much what others think about us or imagine how others may see us and... truth is, nobody thinks about us HALF as much as we think about ourselves because they're too busy thinking about how others see THEM! Your case was a perfect example of that!
I have had similar occurrences and then I realized that everyone in my class is probably not even fully paying attention to my presentation because they are too nervous for when it's their turn even the most outgoing kids can be seen getting nervous.
My social anxiety had jumped over the roof when I was a child, it hit when asking a question, going to a populated area and presenting anything. Thanks for the video, it's becoming better
I'm, in fact, more shy to ask my parents than a complete stranger, because I'm always close to my parents, but I know I'll only see the stranger once in my life.
Anyone feel like breaking down crying when you say one sentence in front of people and feel like your now the most weirdest strangest literally the most vulnerable person in existence...
