Social Phobia

• phobic

  11 Feb 05, 21:07

  Originally posted by 01024G:

  Thanks for your encouragement, friends.

  you are welcome.
• SummerDream

  17 Feb 05, 12:54

  i m oso a sufferer of social phobia...... Couldn't write in lectures in front of other people, couldn't eat in canteen without panicking in front of my classmates......... my whole life revolves around with fear and anxiety esp in social situatiuons......... Always fear other looking at me, fear of being scrutinised......... School is always a nightmare for me........ This has been the case since my days at jc.......... Seeked medical help but not before quiting sch...... cos cant cope with day-to-day living........ now feeling better under the help of medication....... at least its not irrational fear all the time anymore........ My advice to those sufferer of social phobia or other anxiety disorders-go seek the help of medical professions, do not feel stigmatised against it, medication can really help u to recover
• phobic

  17 Feb 05, 16:21

  Originally posted by SummerDream:

  i m oso a sufferer of social phobia...... Couldn't write in lectures in front of other people, couldn't eat in canteen without panicking in front of my classmates......... my whole life revolves around with fear and anxiety esp in social situatiuons......... Always fear other looking at me, fear of being scrutinised......... School is always a nightmare for me........ This has been the case since my days at jc.......... Seeked medical help but not before quiting sch...... cos cant cope with day-to-day living........ now feeling better under the help of medication....... at least its not irrational fear all the time anymore........ My advice to those sufferer of social phobia or other anxiety disorders-go seek the help of medical professions, do not feel stigmatised against it, medication can really help u to recover

  Glad to hear that you are better now.
• somepersonlah

  18 Feb 05, 07:45

  Oh my SummerDream, very sad you had to drop out of school, im really sad for u manz..
  
  yeah, luckily for me , poly is a not a closely-knitted a community than jc life...
  
  but 1st few moments of my life was hell, really..
  
  MEDS?
  
  no meds for me...
  
  how did I cure my social phobia?
  
  to my 150% perseverence, hard work, sheer determination, techniques, never say die, never give up attitude..exposure etc..
  
  and it has paid dividends..and life is a much enjoyable one..
  
  what meds are u taking? SSRI type of medication?