I have always been a shy guy and over the last 2-3 years ive gotten worse. Its to the point where its effecting my life and i cant even make eye contact with people anymore. The only reason im questioning if i have anxiety is because ive never had an anxiety attack before. I just sweat a lot and have REALLY shakey hands. Especially when im around a small group of people.
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Yep, your's is in the Social anxiety catagory. Best to either do some therapy or see a psychiatrist, it's the right thing to do and don't be scared or shameful, I guarantee you will feel better but it will take time but you can do it. Good Luck!
Everyone has anxiety, it's normal. If a person's anxiety is distressing to them - that's when it's s problem. If it's a problem to you, then see a Dr, if it's not then don't worry about it
Roscoe, this sounds like Social Anxiety Disorder. You can get medication from your doctor for this and also arrange some therapy, which will help a lot.
Are beta blockers meds for anxiety?
Yes. Have you been prescribed some?
not specifically, but they are used to slow down the body which can help some people. Typically not a long term solution though
Yes, that's true. There are other meds which work better in the long term.
Never been prescribed them. just did a little research
Shyness shows u have anxiety which affects how u communicate with others.
It doesn't seem fair that some people aren't shy and others are.
Because when u only have one life and are reminded daily to live it to the max, those with shyness are often at the mercy of those who are extroverted.
So do u hide and allow other to determine your life or fight. Not easy if u are shy.
Personally I'm tired of my shyness and tomorrow I shall be fighting . But I will most probably end up continuing to be shy.
Eye contact is a key thing and yes it's hard.
I look at their nose. It near enough by their eyes not to make me think, why they looking at my nose.
Try it.
Cheers Phil
Thanks a lot for tips. Ive gotten to a point where eye contact with my own mom is hard. I just look the other way all the time. Ive been trying to get out more and it hasnt done anything. All it does is make me hate myself more becuase i cant talk to people
Beta Blockers help Anxiety but they take a long time to kick in, 1-2 hours, this is more for somebody who has extremely anxiety and will not help with social anxiety.
Ohhh ok. I thought it was just for any anxiety
Musiicians take Beta-Blockers for stage fright, they can help for Anxitey but there are other Meds much better and work faster like Xanax,Ativan,Klonopin. These drugs have to taken as prescribe by a Dr., they are highly addictive so you have to be careful with them but find the one that works for you.
Actually I also find eye contact hard with my mum . Don't know why.