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Social anxiety and phobia
Have been facing social anxiety and discomfort in facing people since I was 17. I can appear friendly and welcoming at outset but that happens sometimes only and have difficulty in making closer friendships. I always need someone by my side in any social situation or gathering. Cant be by myself. Now that I am in a job and undergoing training with altogether new people I am facing lot of difficulty in even stepping out of my room. I fear of being left alone as people form connections with each other. Don't know what to do. Please help.
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When you join a job first you get training or education for it. Similarly when you wish to improve your handwriting you practice it regularly. So similarly for social anxiety first learn Relaxation exercises for 5 days regularly from a trained therapist. (Untrained psychologists can be harmful so meet a Clinical Psychologist). Then start CBT every week for 2-3 months. Avoid leaving it in between if you wish to get better. Persistence pays off.
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Ms. Rajatha Sarkar
Psychologist
17 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hi dear, I am sorry i might be late in responding to you, I would like to share. I can understand your concern in social life, but normally most of them will face this situation at many stages of life. Might be that, do you have any expectation from yourself or you feel that people will expect from you. Is that you lack confidence/ self esteem in you, or what is it you are scared of. Where ever you go you find new people with different perceptions! whether it may be your professional or personal life activities. every body has there own weakness and strength, skills, capabilities and others. try to empower yourself, take the help of psychologist I think through counselling or if required any therapy also might help you. take care.
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Ms. Hema Sampath
Psychologist
18 yrs exp
Bangalore
Probably you remember this issue or able to recall from then ..17 hrs only.
Social.Anxiety is a learnt behaviour, either somebody has infused in you or you hv observed and learnt unknowingly during ur childhood.
It's all said, you need not continue that behaviour , if you learn to rectify it as it is no more required for you.
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By consulting a psychologist you can reform yourself.
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Dr. Sheba Singh (PhD)
Clinical Psychologist
24 yrs exp
Mumbai
I gather from the above message that you suffer from low self-esteem and social anxiety. You need regular 10-12 regular sessions with a Psychologist. To start with, have positive thoughts, read self help books, and do some exercise everyday.
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