Why am I so nervous?!
Question: When I go out and know there are going to be a lot of people I freak. I feel scared and my breathing gets heavy. I don't like going to school because there are so many people. I think it's a panic attack because my heart feels like it's going to jump out of my chest. I was invited to a party tonight and I'm staying home because I know a lot of people are going to be there. I don't like working with big groups because I feel stressed out. What do you think?
Answers: When I go out and know there are going to be a lot of people I freak. I feel scared and my breathing gets heavy. I don't like going to school because there are so many people. I think it's a panic attack because my heart feels like it's going to jump out of my chest. I was invited to a party tonight and I'm staying home because I know a lot of people are going to be there. I don't like working with big groups because I feel stressed out. What do you think?
You know what Haley I think I love you. I am the same way. I thought I was the only one. Sometimes I get so nervous I can't even talk. Do not let this stop you from doing what you want. I bet a lot of people want you at that party. You are young my dear and that means having fun. Flirting with cute boys at party's. Maybe you and some friends can leave early and hangout. Have fun. It's okay.
Relax don't worry what people think and just have fun try talking to a therapist or get some medication to help you relax. Go to the party you will have fun and make new friends~!! Don't be shy you never know~!! You need to get more social. People like you fr who you are not how rich you are how poor you are whether you have an ipod,cell phone, game boy, or what ever nice clothes. Have fun!!!
Definitely sounds like a panic attack or social anxiety, you don't want to let this take control of your life,you will miss out on all the fun! See a doctor, maybe you need medication or maybe just counseling or stress reduction techniques. good luck.
Social anxiety!
get a brown bag!lol
high anxiety, social phobia, agoraphobia-fear of wide open spaces, not necessarily a lot of people.
I'm not a doctor :P
Definately have a nervous dsd that needs to be treated by a physician.
I used to have anxiety attacks and over time I was able to take control back and not loose it as much.
You need to find the root of the problem as to why you feel you are getting anxious. Lots of time its due to some traumatic experience you had and can't seem to shake it off.
Get a diary and jot down your inner most feelings and try wrtie down any trauma you might have experienced. A good therapist can walk you through this and you might be placed on some anti anxiety medications.
Good Luck!
I am the same way. I can't tell you how much this fear has limited my life. I am in the process of looking for a new job and I can't even begin to explain how nervous it has made me. I literally feel sick at my stomach I get so nervous. I also get those horrid panic attacks to the point of nearly passing out. I hope you can find some relief in this and start feeling better. I wish you the best!
This is common in today's society. People should make an effort to do things to make them more peaceful and relaxed so they can be happy instead of miserable. Site below tells about anxiety/panic attacks and a cure.
You just said it: 'you don't like working with big groups' -- that's your preference. And by recognizing the fact, you actually can deal with your problem better.
I suggest maybe you could try being with smaller number of groups. 2 or 3 for starters. By changing gradually, you don;t have to feel nervous or scared. It is kind of banking on your own confidence... And give it some time before you're ready to mingle with bigger groups.
Good luck and take care.
I have the same problem. You're just going to have to stop being afraid of the symptoms. I know that sounds impossible, but until you decide, do or die, you're not going to let it make you afraid, you will be a lng-recoverer, and you may even go hermit.
You have to try to think of other things, or walk away for a while and come back to it.
Don't let it rule you, fight it until you win.
Yes... panic attack, social anxiety...
try to get some therapy or counselling.
otherwise start off hanging with a couple of friends + then introducing someone else every few weeks.
this was you will build yourself up and become more comfortable around people.
good look honey x
You are having an anxiety type response.
You probably have a phobia of crowds (forgot exact name). pretty normal.
I used to have this problem, and even now a liitle problem, with this very same thing.
See a psychiatrust, or psychologist..
In the mean time try "building up" to going out in crowds.
Go with a few friends, or family. Then do the same people + a feww more.
Or try walking through a mall. Or other crowded place. Juust slowly get used to crowds.
I promise you will get better.
I am still not cured, but I do not have as much a problem, as I did before.
I'm in my 50s & I still feel that way!! I avoid groups if I can, even going to the store at early or late hours to avoid people. The funny part is that I really like people, but not in multiples.. I have been able to conduct my lifewithout too many problems from this, but I still feel silly about it. I guess I should go for some counseling but because it doesn't really change my life in a negative way I probably won't. Having panic attacks, though, that is truly a negative impact. Problems like this are becoming more & more easily treatable. You really don't need to live this way..
You need to have confidence in yourself, most people are not that bad, and will be nice towards nice people.