Do i have Social Anxiety Disorder?!

Do i have Social Anxiety Disorder?

Hey everyone! I recently just come out of a 2year relationship, where i was comfortable. Only now im single im starting to see there are some strange things i feel! I get EXTREMELY nervous if i need to leave my house, in most part im so scared of being judged, or people looking at me in a negative way. Lately i just seem to avoid going out, When i need to go to town on my own, im very nervouse and feel on my toes the whole time. I recently got a job, where i must call strangers, im scared of getting fired becuase i just go BLANK in panic, therefore not being able to perform as i should!

If i am in a shop, I will never walk around with clothes in my hand. If the staff seem busy, i will walk around the shop until their not so i can ask if i can try it on.
Im 21 and have never gone clubbing in my life, i find it VERY uncomfortable to be in a place with ALLOT of people. I just cannot relax and feel i am being constantly looked at.

Whats wrong with me? :( What should i do?

I have struggled with Social Anxiety Disorder myself. There are medications that can help, in addition to seeing a therapist who can also help you.

Some of the signs and symptoms include:
1. An extreme fear of a situation in which you have to meet new people or you may be scrutinized by others.
2.The feared social situations are experienced with intense anxiety or avoided entirely.
3.The anxiety-provoking social situation causes physical symptoms like blushing, sweating, shaking, trembling, tense muscles, shaky voice, dry mouth or a pounding heart.

The basic symptom of social anxiety disorder is of being very anxious in the presence of others. If you suffer from social anxiety disorder, you may think that other people are very confident in public and you are not. Just blushing may feel horribly embarrassing to you, and you may feel like everyone's eyes are always on you. You may feel anxious about giving a speech, talking to a boss or dating.

Some people with social anxiety disorder are afraid of public speaking or parties. Others feel terrible anxiety about using a public restroom, eating out, talking on the phone or writing in front of others.

Almost everyone experiences some social anxiety now and then; it's normal. However, social anxiety disorder consistently limits the lifestyle of those with the illness, in some cases causing them to not participate in school, avoid making friends or miss important opportunities at work. Some people with social anxiety disorder avoid all socially related situations, severely limiting their life, work and social relationships.