Social phobia?!
Question: Social phobia!?
I'm 15 and I've been homeschooled since I was 8, but I'm starting a 'real' school soon!. The problem is!.!.!.I'm social phobic!. I have NO friends and I can't even go out in public without having panic attacks, so I pretty much stay home all the time!. I'm SO nervous and embarrassed about starting school!.!.!.what should I do!?Www@Answer-Health@Com
Answers:
Hmm!.!.!. that's a tough one!. Your parents are going to have to reintroduce you to the world and bring you places with people!. Start off small, with 3 or 4 people, and gradually work your way up!. That way, when you go to "real" school, you won't feel as scared!.
And while it may not be as extreme as you, I have problems making friends because I am EXTREMELY shy!. People think I'm snobby because if they say things to me, I'll respond, but it will be a short and to the point answer!. I NEVER initiate conversations!.
But you'll be fine!. High school is amazing, and even though you may not reach out to people, there are people that will reach out to you wherever you go!. That's how I made my friends!.
Good luck!Www@Answer-Health@Com
And while it may not be as extreme as you, I have problems making friends because I am EXTREMELY shy!. People think I'm snobby because if they say things to me, I'll respond, but it will be a short and to the point answer!. I NEVER initiate conversations!.
But you'll be fine!. High school is amazing, and even though you may not reach out to people, there are people that will reach out to you wherever you go!. That's how I made my friends!.
Good luck!Www@Answer-Health@Com
yes it is possible, and you are not alone!. you may not think its true, but even some of the kids that have been going to public school their whole lives are socially challenged!. they usually just hang out in the corners of the classrooms, eat lunch alone and that sort of thing!. but just go in there with confidence!. my first day of public school was a little terrifying!. but you get used to it!.!.!.now i have tons of friends and im not afraid to make new ones or just go up and talk to people anymore!. start small if you have to!.!.!.just talk to those around you in class, and befriend them!. or stay after school for clubs and activities!. you will make friends quickly that way!. it is a little scary at first, but trust me, you will get over it fast!. you dont have to be all loud and outgoing if thats not your personality, just be friendly and approachable, then you will find yourself with all these new friends and a whole new social life!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
See a therapist to learn that the fear of people your parents have instilled in you is wrong!. Easier said than done!.!.!. Don't be embarrassed, even when you embarrass yourself, but don't forget to have some self-respect!. Be friendly to people and find some way to overcome your nervousness!.
Don 't smoke weed, that will make social anxiety worse!.
I was very shy in school and never initiated conversations!. I spent my last year without speaking a word to anyone!. Don't take that route!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Don 't smoke weed, that will make social anxiety worse!.
I was very shy in school and never initiated conversations!. I spent my last year without speaking a word to anyone!. Don't take that route!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Try reading some books on being introverted like "The Hidden Gifts of the Introverted Child"Www@Answer-Health@Com
see a therapist before you go, they can at least listen to your problems, and maybe even prescribe you something for anxietyWww@Answer-Health@Com
ummm smoke some weed!. get chill!. go to school!. you'll be fineWww@Answer-Health@Com
i dont mean to be rude but are you for real!? like is tht possible!?Www@Answer-Health@Com