Monday, May 25, 2020

Social Anxiety Too?

I touched on this in yesterday’s post that in addition to having GAD that I may also have social anxiety. I have not been diagnosed by anyone but judging my the symptoms described on various websites..
I have always had this since I was very young and was very shy when I was a young kid. I always felt like I never fit in and had trouble making friends. I also never spoke very much and kept to myself. I especially felt uncomfortable in crowds and social situations. I usually kept to myself and I got to experience being outside looking in..
In my teen years it was especially hard as I had problems making friends and talking to the opposite sex. I was always wondering what if they don”t like me. I never got involved with sports teams and clubs in school.Wha if I sound stupid . Am I just no goodIt was easier to kind of fade into the background and not stand out.
My style of dress(wearing plain or boring clothes) reflected this.Also how I interacted with the people and how got very nervous when I had to speak in front of people. I figured this was just part of being an introvert but learned later that it is part of my anxiety. That my generalized anxiety disorder gives life to this and they feed each other.
In adulthood it has gotten better but I still have a long road ahead of me as I still get nervous having to meet new people. I also am pretty much a loner and have a small social circle. I also spent a lot of time at time alone. I”m still nervous in crowds but have made strides in this area. I have found that anxiety disorders feed each other.

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