Socially incapable

[BM <3]

Sometimes I feel like I'm drowning in my own social phobia.
I absolutely hate it and can't bring myself to get over it.
Help.

[Simba]

Um. I don't know how to help. Take it slow I guess..build yourself up to things. Maybe you'll grow out of it with time?

[BM <3]

That's what my mom always tells me but I don't see that happening.
I'm turning 20 next month, I will no longer be a teenager.
How long is it going to take?

[2jules7]

I wish I could help more. I just dont know, I'd say the same thing Simba said.

[BM <3]

Thanks for the feedback guys.

[Simba]

Haha. No problem.

I gotta be honest, it could take a really really long time. But either way, you'll end up moving forward even if you take it slow. There is an upside.

[Nia]

I'm having the same problem. >.<
Don't know what to tell you.
I don't really have chances to work on it though :/

[BM <3]

Originally Posted by Nia

I'm having the same problem. >.<
Don't know what to tell you.
I don't really have chances to work on it though :/

See I have the opportunity to change that every day but I'm scared as crap doing it. Aye aye aye.

[annihilate_me]

Originally Posted by BM <3

Sometimes I feel like I'm drowning in my own social phobia.
I absolutely hate it and can't bring myself to get over it.
Help.

Social phobias are extremely difficult to get over, but you can do it.

Try exposing yourself a little at a time to society. Take things slow at first; things like going to the store and asking a store associate for help finding an item or answering the telephone when you have an incomming call.

Here's an article about positive self-affirmations. I think it might help your particular situation.

http://ezinearticles.com/?Using-Self...ange&id=817093

[BM <3]

Originally Posted by annihilate_me

Social phobias are extremely difficult to get over, but you can do it.

Try exposing yourself a little at a time to society. Take things slow at first; things like going to the store and asking a store associate for help finding an item or answering the telephone when you have an incomming call.

Here's an article about positive self-affirmations. I think it might help your particular situation.

http://ezinearticles.com/?Using-Self...ange&id=817093

Thank you so much! That was so nice of you to post that article.
I'm trying to be a little more confident today ie. making calls from my desk at work.
There are some aspects of being a home body that I enjoy, like staying home with my mom rather than going out with friends.
That article is great! Made so much sense, thank you once again.

[annihilate_me]

Oh dear, I hope I've helped some!

[BM <3]

Definitely, just some words of encouragement can help sometimes :]
Thanks heaps.

[mistyiszhawt08]

i also have social phobia... im taking medication for it and i feel like its slowly helping me.. its really great that you have a job tho because I can't even hold a job because im too scared to go. just wanted to say that your not alone in this and it is really hardd to live with everyday especially when you have a drug problem too.. i hope that i can help you if you want to talk about anything...

-misty

[BM <3]

Wow!
Well there are some days where I think it would be easier for me if I didn't go to work or even leave the house.
Some days, the fear of interacting with anyone else is so crippling I want to break down and cry.
I think I'm getting better and facing my fears so hopefully this won't be a problem for much longer.
Thanks Misty! I'm here if you ever wanna talk or anything too.