This isn't relating to my OCD and i know I should probably been seeking help from a different app but idk any other apps where you can write comments abt how you feel so this is the only place I know that people can write back and give advice on so sorry for not talking about something that is OCD related. This is going to be very lengthy though! So basically i have been seeking help from a psychologist but she hasn't been helping me at all and I'm thinking of changing and I feel bad, even though I shouldn't but i also most likely suffer from social anxiety. I hate self diagnosing and I've been having phone sessions with my psychologist but it hasn't been as interactive as it could be. Basically, she told me that I do have anxiety but I always feel like I can't label it as social anxiety unless I properly get diagnosed by a psychiatrist. She told me that it sounds like generalised anxiety in different situations but I only feel extremely anxious in social situations and relate more to the symptoms of social anxiety then generalised anxiety but it has been really tough at school because i get mild panic attacks often. Triggers for me include, going to parade(I often experience physical symptoms, such as: heart palpitations, nausea, hot flashes and just feelings of panic) so I usually skip. Also things like volunteering or speaking in class 🤢, doing things while others watch or observe me(eating infront of classmates that I'm not close with etc), getting to class where there's alot of people, confirming I'm here for attendance(especially when my teachers are away), getting called on etc. I feel so anxious and i wish anxiety wasn't a thing but I have amazing friends who support me. I couldn't even go to school today because two of my teachers said they were going to be away and i spent yesterday panicking for today because I feel extremely anxious when it comes to saying "here" on the attendance roll because I am self conscious of my voice and I think everyone will judge me. My psychologist just recommended me breathing exercises. Any one got any other tips?? I appreciate anyone who took the time to read my rant, sorry. I wish everyone on this app will get the treatment they need to feel better asap !!

ceezies

Date posted: 5y

Hiii, don’t feel sorry for wanting to talk about something not ocd related ! Unfortunately I don’t have any tips but I go through the same thing. I get so uncomfortable around a big group of people and I feel like everyone is just staring at me when really I know they’re not. I would most likely would continue to suggest to my therapist that it’s most likely social anxiety. I hope you’re able to find the help you’re looking for ! You got this !!

hiii

Date posted: 5y

Hi! Thank you so much for taking the time to reply! That is okay, thank you for reading my long paragraph! I'm glad you know you're not alone. I can definitely relate as well, you just feel like you have eyes on you 24/7 and it's hard to think otherwise, people have been telling me that most people nowadays are very self observed and i do agree that some people don't care about others and what they do but we also live in a judgmental society, not everyone is judgemental but alot of people will always find ways to judge people for fun which is very sad : ( I'm trying to change my mindset but i haven't gotten around to making it actually happen. Thank you so much, I really appreciate it!! I hope the best for you and I'm always here if you ever need to talk!! Keep fighting!

Baby999999

Date posted: 5y

I have social anxiety and I work in a very busy retail store. They way that helps me is to always focus on what I can do for a person and how I can help them and make them happy, it makes me feel confident and gives me energy to go on helping the next person it is a skill I would say but it has helped me focus on who I am aka a great person with talents and a lot to offer and not the mystery of what they might think of me. It gives me a feeling of power and control in social settings. It’s harder is social situations because I can’t focus on helping people so I like to focus on things I like and am happy about and share those with others. Social anxiety is so hard but I’m cheering you on :) if that is what you have

hiii

Date posted: 5y

Hi! Thank you for taking the time to respond! I'm glad that you found things that help you with your social anxiety. Thank you for the tips, I'll try my best to do that and see if it helps me cope! I really appreciate this and I hope the best for you!! You've got this !!

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