Simple Tricks for Beating Social Anxiety 

+Yumi thanks u girl it means a lot ..hope more people could show same feeling

wooooow. love this.its great when there are those that understand

hey

+silverphoenixreborn be yourself and you will attract the right people into your life. This sickness you feel when isolated stems from our ancestors. When we were more primitive social isolation meant we would struggle to survive as we relied on the entire group. As we have evolved we have become more independent and can survive almost entirely independently if we can organize ourselves and our resources. Unfortunately our brains are still wired so that we feel like social isolation is a bad thing. I have been hated before and shunned from groups and rejected so i have learned to rely more on myself. I have learned to enjoy my alone time and focus on self-improvement, being more artistic and giving to those who need me such as charity work. I have tried yoga, meditation, self-awareness and exercise and all these things help in small ways. School is tough, trust me! its some of the hardest years of your life but it gets better when you have the freedom to choose your own path. Try to stay focused at school so you can live up to your full potential. I hope you gain something from this and have a lovely day :)

Its good you saw a doctor they can really help :) I see a therapist occasionally and they're great for building confidence in yourself. go talk to this new girl tell her what happened she'll probably laugh! As I said school is hard but it'll be over before ypu know it and youll have options to choose what you wanna do and meet people with similar interests. Get through these low times because they'll make this high times feel even more incredible :)

+Gadjert Same! It's like my brain won't believe me!

***** Aww it says the blog has been removed :(

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Jeremygmua I have it but I realised that "changing" my lifestyle helped . I've stopped using my phone so much and started socialising with my family , reading books, buying clothes that make me look good , and just putting more effort into making me feel comfortable in my skin , but doing so you will not care about what other people think about you as you are now confident in you skin and don't care

Jeremygmua im the same way

Anonymous Thoughts You can be! Doesn't mean you have to dance in public though :)

Anonymous Thoughts I was the same way for years, but as Depression to Expression says in his video you need to just choose to overcome the anxiety. Eventually I just decided I was going to dance and have fun, screw what others think. A year later I ended up being in a partner dance with my ex which almost 200 people watched, and i didn't have any anxiety. You just need to do you, and enjoy yourself. People will respect you even if you look goofy because you were enjoying yourself without fear. I don't know if this helps, but at least you can hear a success story from someone that was in a similar situation.

Lmao, that's like saying I see a rich guy or a guy who's good with chicks and I wonder how they are that rich or that charismatic. Contrary to popular belief this shit isn't natural! Guys dancing on the street were scared shitless the first time they did it. But anxiety goes away when you DI THE THING YOUR AFRAID TO DO over and over again And every time you will be little less anxious and even better, you will be listening to your hearts calling and on your purpose

Stop spamming Glen and Alma.

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Aren't you perhaps restraining yourself from judging others and you end up judging yourself? (Just a thought, I have it too)

Armando Gómez perhaps

Andrea Puig Cruz me too. i could be on an isolated island with Wilson and some music.

Me too gurl 😩😔

me 2 I cant😐

yoo...this really calm me down... thank you soo much.

Matty R Did i say that?

J Keinna :)

Probably the nicest thing I've heard all day :D

thankyou so much♡

this is the problem. I find that there are others like me in this world and find that comforting, which means = no effort on my part to improve

I have very serious social anxiety I need help :(

+Hobo Joe always feels like everyone is staring at me

***** Glad you made it through.

+Hobo Joe kk Thank u i will try my best but its hard :( for mr

Dear Claire. From my experince it was nearly impossible to became comfortable "in my own skin" that was the whole issue. What actually set me free, was the abbility to have trust in other people, my first step was to rely on another person to tell my story(Traumathized childhood etc.). One need to have/get faith in other people, maybe a theraphist or another close person whom is able to listen. From there on offcourse the theraphy/talk is related to the degree of anxiety. Hope the best.

The most important thing is to talk about it.. talk and maybe write about it.

Claire, I was reading your words and I was touch by your tears. There is hope Claire, believe me. I had social anxiety for 30 years. Terrible stuff, Nightmarish time for me I lost all my friends by just cutting them out of my life at that time. It's a long story I don't wish to bore you with. I was that bad I had trouble just talking to my family and I was the youngest of 8 kids and 21 at the time, At the time I use to hide it at times which was blighted by booze episodes where by I was released from my torment for short while only to come crashing down badly the next day. I could not even go out the door or take a phone call if it rang. I Felt so wired at the time as if my eyes where like lazier beams from the tension and the negative thoughts that accompanied my life everyday. Inside there was still this sane me what seemed trapped by this terrible fear. I seemed to learn fast and always to play it safe from avoiding the very things I was secretly afraid of. In the end I lost my job and got in a right mess. But before all this crap and hard to believe I was the life and soul of the party I loved being with folk and loved life to the max. How life had changed so quickly after what appeared to be a nervous break down at 21, Since then I have turned many corners from sheer experience and some very deep and hard personal ways and knocks. But I've come along way from those dark days. I can honestly say am not a full 100% but a massive improvement of 95% and a much stronger and wiser person for it. I still have little set backs now and then but it don't bother me that much. Only I know its all in the thinking and the background din of anxiety mind states that provokes more anxiety responses. I am 53 now attend uni as a mature student and talk in front of groups. No one would be the wiser that I had such a problem once before. Ive found over the years that there are certain stimulates that trigger more anxiety attacks and nervousness. Caffeine is one of them and late nights with not enough sleep is another and to much sugar don't help either if you have a sweet tooth only it excites the nervous system to much these things. I have found that meditation is the best help you can get. As it as helped me over the years to calm the negative excitement of the mind which is partly to blame for the nature of anxiety. And all its little and big character traits that anxiety brings with it and the upsets it causes one. My advice is find a group and take up meditation, if you can.There are groups out there where some are free. Raj yoga is one such group. If there is any advice with any group you go along to his keep an open mind always. Only you are in the control seat and if it does not fit your life then try another group where by it does not conflict with views or feelings. Does not mean you have to turn all religious on yourself. I am just meaning for the benefit of the calm atmosphere where by it stabilises the mad energy and tension in the body and mind. Just keep a open mind. You might find happiness where you least expect to find it as well. By the way my apologies for my grammar and structure. Good Luck.

I have major depressive disorder and social anxiety and ADD. I take 8 pills a day to function. When I first started seeing a psychiatrist at age 21 he told me something very simple and true. And it might help you or some others at least a little. He said " You know all those people out there that you are afraid they are thinking about you? Guess what they are really thinking about? THEMSELVES just like you." I thought ya, of course. Also I found out that if you force yourself, even though you are half blind with terror and anxiety force yourself to go to work and/or school (or whatever it is for you) Like I did. You think it is going to last forever but it doesn't. After enough times of going it gets routine and even boring and no big deal at all. I took very little meds then and many days took nothing at all. You get so used to it after a while. But you have to start which is the hard thing. Of course now I'm all messed up because I am divorced and lost my job. So I isolated myself in my home which is a big mistake because now it is back worse than ever. I am seeing a psychiatrist and a therapist also. I can't stress how important that is. I hope you are doing the same. Seeing both. And find one you are comfortable with. Because I have had some creepy or arrogant psychiatrists. So I left them and found a good one I am very comfortable with. Hope you get better. I know it doesn't feel like it but you will.

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Dean B The root of this behavior is the self image, you over think about what up or down your self esteem, however we are all human and we are all do mistakes, keep meeting people and don't be afraid of doing dumb things, you will be better over time.

Ibn Fahmi i try my hardest to ignore it and pretend its not there but it really isnt easy and i have recently found out i also have depression i'm sick of living in constent fear over literally nothing, its effecting my everyday life and especially when i work because i have to talk to customers in my job. i'm so keen for the day it goes away

Dean B you can't ignore mental illness as you can't with physical illness, you should not be shy about it, your health is the priority, just find someone you trust a lot, maybe he or she will guide you to the light, and don't ignore the therapist choice, he can find the root of these problem and help you to fix it. keep trying bro, as we all do :)

Ibn Fahmi thanks for the advice man its always nice to know someones willing to give a few minutes of there day to try and help someone else, thanks man :)

Dean B I would be happy to help any time :)

Leewin Hartley WTF DUDE I OFTEN HAVE THE SAME THING

Same man..

I think that's common for everyone to experience at some point.

SAME HERE!

Ken and now you’re 21. how’s life been man?

Ken and btw i’m 17 w anxiety sooo if u got tips send em

24 now

meilstrup1 You and I know that its not. It's the hardest thing...ever! Keep on going!

Depression to Expression I have actually come through,, finally, after years of struggle . But i know, if i had heard this video a few years, it would not have had any considerable impact, perhabs because of the degree of anxiety... but anyway, nice work,,, i hope it makes a difference for somebody. Anxiety can surely feel like hell.

***** Hi Styla,, sorry i didnt respond untill now,, havent been using youtube for a period. i am sad to hear about your complications with anxiety. for me it has been quite a long journey through my issues,, there is probably lots of difference in the reasons for anxiety becomming a problem. For me the first steps through, was to have comfort and trust in talking to a person who could understand and guide me,, to aknowledge the fear and talk about it is important- i believe and also to accept ones fear, then it gets eazyer to talk about it,, hope the best for you

"Step 1 It takes time... There's no such thing a quick fix, that's all media lies"

+Kelly Clarke He's talking about honesty and inner peace & that the universe is freaking huge so everyone on earth is a tiny little part of time and space so it doesn't really matter to the universe what you do... so do what you want to got the choice. Peace and harmony, that is all the world needs in the end to get heaven down. looove

+Gabriel Beefmo i agree completely brother

Freebleepers Thanks for watching!! Just chill ;)

Depression to Expression you know nothing....its not that simple

Zeus Low kicks You're wrong. I know a few things. But you're also right, it's not that simple! Takes a fuck load of work and determination, throwing up, and complete insanity. But once you're through all that, its easy :)

Depression to Expression again there are levels ...im talkin about the highest level bro!!! you have no fucking idea..what you're talking about right now is like "3" on a "100" scale...i don't even want to mention it to just so you don't get fucked up lTRUST!!me... im not doubting that most suicide cases are because of "IT"...am speaking from experience been with it for like 3 years now...year 1 omg panic attacks>palms sweating>heart pounding out of my chest>and REAL embarrassment not shit in my head REAL>state of mind kill me,YEAR 2 i guess a little bit better,NOW im like 80%ON A REGULAR BASIS 90% on a good day...but no its not about being able to be embarrassed but to love yourself,thinking you are beautiful and that you're normal, nothing wrong with you!!! CONFIDENCE and also going out more with your friends,school,getting a job doing diff. activities...even psychologist will fold under the pressure of this illness my friend but you have the right idea just not the right solution...you need to talk to people with social anxiety to understand it not that bullshit they teach us in school.

***** He's wayyyyyyyyy off buddy. What he's saying is for (physical to mental) not (mental to physical) either you know what i'm talking about or you don't......its not that simple trust me and yeah i'm still struggling with it but more in control in the high 90%

Lorena Laniti i feel the same ! i habe wird breathing and going to sleep is really growing to be a nightmare to me. i also habe issues with ging out and even when telling myself that i will do it i bail out in the last Moment. it really starts Messing with my job and my life and that scares me even more

How are you doing?

Exactly what I feel like,...damn I'm not alone anymore. It feels like shit I've woken up feeling nauseous then my left hand gets sweaty and out of nowhere bam pounding heart beats loose my breath get dizzy and weak like I'm gonna pass out.....just like you described! It sucks big time!!!! I'm on lexapro and I still feel like I'm gonna have those attacks been close several times it's depressing...........

How long did it take ?

+ashl3yproductions Its still an ongoing progress but I'm feeling a lot more determined to stop being paranoid around people and try to be a bit more talkative.

I'm 21 yet I can agree!

There's an online free cognitive psychology treatment for it. I googled it and found so I'm reading and doing the exercises. Wish u all the best.

+Alberto Marques de Castro Leão do u remember what it was called? id like to try it too!

+Ribless ecouch.anu.edu.au/welcome

+MueTiny Naruto's right. You're not the only one, I can feel u! Just keep on going, you'll make it some day! -There are times in life we all have to struggle. But storms make us stronger and we can build new and better things out of a broken world/life-

+MueTiny same man :(

+MueTiny I'm in the same situation, bud :/

same :(

Brexit Monger hi

Woooord!

Me too

You're not. For sure :) From personal experience you have to break the circle you speak about. Even if it goes badly, you have to break it and force yourself to confront the things you are anxious about, otherwise you just trap yourself.

ur not the only one.. I always get red in my face in school

ur not the only one.. I always get red in my face in school

u r not the only one

+MissVyris It's the same for me ! D:

"pretendind to be normal" why do you think the way you are isn't considered normal? I'm pretty sure your "real personality" /which you hide from people\ would know how to act in this situations. If you take a minute to think about the last time you felt embarrassed in front of people, you'll realize how to handle the situation. Men, all we need is "time to REALLY think" instead of just lose control of our minds.

+johnny Smith Thanks JohnnY!

You are so welcome. Don't lose the video again by subscribing, muahahah! You are the greatest ever

I don't like my cousins, they think I should be more outgoing.

me too I can't believe I get so anxious and scared with some of my family. I hate it bc I know they notice something off about me. it's so sad.

Okay so today It was christmas and I couldn't go to my cousins house because I was so scared and anxious over it

+Idaa YouKnow Yeah, to be honest it's sometimes even harder to get along with your own family, than with other people. And what about your friends/other people you know?

+Alexander Povar It's just very hard right now because i'm so depressed, I can't really go to school either so it's hard meeting other people too

I feel this 100%, ever since I left HS my anxiety has gotten worse since being alone a lot of the time and now I've literally forgotten how to talk to people too. It's ridiculous

That is very true. It's all subjective. What works for some doesn't work for others. Thanks so much for watching man

NP keep up the great work! You helped alot man!

Same, bro. I can't do big events with people I don't know, with the exception of concerts. If I do, it absolutely cannot be last minute. Fuck that. I need time to emotionally prep and even then, I still might bail. I just really can't stop thinking about what people are thinking about me. And the pessimist in me assumes they're thinking something negative.

I feel the same and ask all those bloody questions from myself before going somewhere new 😧😧

Bro you are not alone most of these things connenct to me I am 18 and have very little friends because I over analyze things I don't go in big events because I don't feet comfortable,even I do think before I go out the conversation that I should make with other people I hate myself please reply what should I do,I am very stressed out please help

Someone who understands me; this is seriously me!

Good luck!

you can do it...all the best...

+Melissa Ruiz Did you make it?

***** I did make it to class. lol !

Melissa Ruiz Yessss!

Joshh Dunnn same!

You're the best Thank you for saying that :) If you like my vids you'll most likely like our blog too. www.depressiontoexpression.com

Depression to Expression do you have instagram?

Thank you for watching!

I appreciate the comment Miguel! Check out the other vids too ;) Let's keep in touch

I'm not tired of You we can be friends :D

Nikita Singh Stay strong.

College Knowledge Guy right, seriously I think too, that he has amazing singing skills

Hahah

carry ice with you

Katana Hunter Short-term solution.

Troels Lychau bro trust me, Start singing it will be very akward but carry ice with you

Katana Hunter What's the purpose of carrying ice, it doesn't work long term. ?

when your face turn red put ice on it no it's not long term

Elijah Angel My pleasure

Elijah Angel "a lot" alot isn't a word.

Zersixs this is not the best place to bring people down, especially with stuff as ridiculous as small ortograph mistakes...

ademkin I apologize.

it's never too far, you're still here. if there's anyone you can talk to about this, ask them to call a psychiatrist for you and go there with you. it only gets better.

+Jessica Kennon its NEVER too late Jess

+Jessica Kennon . Maybe we could all get together and support one another! !

+Firefly how r u doing now?

How r u doing now?

+Matt Lord I feel ya. Over the past year and a half, I graduated high school and left my church. Those were the places where all my friends were- places I felt comfortable in. And now it's like I can't do anything. I have NO idea how to make new friends or even go about being social. And just the thought of it makes me anxious. I just want what I used to have...friends, people and places I'm comfortable with..idk. I don't know if I have any advice for you- just know you're not alone. Sometimes it can feel like I'm the only person in the world who feels lonely, so hang in there:)

Well you're gorgeous so I don't think it should be to hard for you(: but thank you! I hope everythings turns out okay for you too.

+Matt Lord Aw, thanks:) Good Luck

Omg! I recently started online school due to social anxiety also! We have alot in common!!

+Matt Lord sometimes people avoid the beautiful introverted ones. They call them Snobs ... it makes it even worse, Cause you're afraid of them and they are afraid of you.`

*Toribot* Wish it was that easy tbh. Social anxiety is the fear of being judged (at least partly) It's also the fear of well just socializing or being afraid you may hurt someone. Or at least this is how the disorder manifests in my situation. And a disclaimer I am not everyone never will be. We all deal with social anxiety in our own ways. And *NanaNix* seems like you have a severe case of it so I would recommend seeing a counselor or a therapist. Stay strong and Live on.

That is so great. It's about looking at yourself from the outside, as you did

Hey Depression to Expression... Great videos. I also have a channel to help those with Social Anxiety. Love it if you check it out :-)

Seriously!? That's actually incredible. What did you play?

Med Amine Dendani So hard, easier said than done for sure. BUT, you can do it :)

With Christ all things are possible

No

Yes

age doesnt matter dont let people say your to young for that or whatever but even if your 10 or 21 like i am people do not understand anxiety they speak to me like thats because of the way i act or i think like it was simple to fix

4 years older, but close enough. it's not to the point i need medications or whatever, but if i'm talking to someone (depending on who they are), i get a big sense of ''they're above me, bow down'', view myself unworthy to be talking to them or whatever, i get shaky (not very bad unless i encourage it), all afraid like they're gonna ''shove my unworthiness in my face'' or whatever... bleh, sucks ;-; you're not alone, stand strong.

I'm 13 too