Phobia Support Group

I ALSO SUFFER FROM SOCIAL PHOBIA. IT IS THE WORST FEELING IN THE WORLD. NOTHING HAS REALLY SEEMED TO HELP BUT IM HANGING IN THERE.

TRY NOT TO FEEL ASHAMED. YOU NEVER ASKED FOR THIS. I KNOW THATS HARD THOUGH.SOMETIMES I CANT EVEN TALK TO PEOPLE WITHOUT MAKING A COMPLETE FOOL OUT OF MYSELF. AND THEN IM WHERE THIS COME FROM? i USED TO BE OUTGOING. i MISS THOSE DAYS SO MUCH. TRY TO HANG IN THERE AND SOMETHING WILL EVENTUALLY WORK.

This effects me also. I aviod people, not as bad as I use to be. I use to dodge people that they thought I was stuck up. I can't go hardly anywhere alone or do something alone or I get attacked by fear. Just thinking about it brings fear. My family jokes I could be a hermit if I did not tag along with them or go to church. This is embrassing really.

i went for quite awhile without social phobia and then it just kind of came back with a vengence. probably one of the most humiliating problems there is. I avoid people and situations that might bring on the anxiety. but there are anxiety medications out there that can help. And a good sense of humor doesn't hurt either. I plan on beating this thing and so can you.

I suffer from social phobia too. Mine is in the form of speaking in front of people. The Dr. prescribed me Inderal for social phobia and it helps. Here is a excerpt from the National Institute of Mental Health website:

"Beta-blockers, such as propranolol (Inderal®), which is used to treat heart conditions, can prevent the physical symptoms that accompany certain anxiety disorders, particularly social phobia. When a feared situation can be predicted (such as giving a speech), a doctor may prescribe a beta-blocker to keep physical symptoms of anxiety under control.

You may want to ask about this med. it might help you guys! Hope this helps

-Josh

I need help also,cause I am a hermit I hate being around people,because I hate the feelings that come up when I'm interacting.I feel sweaty,my voice sounds mumbled and I feel so silly.

hi, been diagnosed with sociophobia for 6 months now. not that anybody understands and they keep telling me that i have to socialise more. yeah right. the reason it is called sociophobia is because socialising is far too stressful. i really dont like being around people and i do enjoy being a hermit. i only go out for short bursts. pretend that i am ok. then rush home and hide away. only way i can cope with the cards that have been dealt me. if anybody finds a cure, please email me first. lol i will email you back a cake. thank you