amyswift

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Posted on 09/26/08, 02:09 pm

Hi everyone I was just wondering the amount of people that have been either slowed down or halted in school because of your SAD? It could have stopped you from entering college or university... or just getting the job you feel you really want?

I will start

I am in college now but it took my 6 years to work up some courage to go. But I made it and lucky for me I have supportive parents that help me pay for my education. I work for my dad so I feel comfortable at work.

Thanks in advance to everyone that replies :) xoxoxo

• Reply #1 09/27/08  4:43am
  
  blustargazr
  i think that my depression has taken a huge part in my life, both work wise and socially. ive called out so many times on a mental health day ive lost count. i am trying to stick to my meds and my therapy but its difficult with no insurance...hate the vicious cycle and want to break free!
• Reply #2 09/27/08  5:17am
  
  moonpup
  Mine has been very disruptive in the past. I had to quit two jobs because of it, and in the recent past took three months off work.
• Reply #3 09/30/08  5:43pm
  
  amyswift
  Thank you so much for sharing :) I really appreciate it :) (im not doing this for some scientific research or anything too so no worries about that lol I thought of that after hehe)
  
  I know I feel so bad for you that you need to pay for your insurance .. im in canada and I have OHIP that pays for all my therapy (it was a group sessions over the summer) so I am so proud of you to take it that seriously that you would pay for it because I know if I was in that situation.. I would not ... because im super cheep when it comes to things that are essential to my being lol I seem to spend my money on shoes and food and crap.. lol
  
  anyways THANK YOU for answering my post I am so proud of you !!! xoxox Amy
• Reply #4 10/27/08  1:38am
  
  VickieM
  yes I had one job in high school thats it can't seem to get hired again potential emolyers don't like panic stricken interviewees
• Reply #5 11/13/08  6:15pm
  
  sunnysarah
  yes, I am actually facing that right now! I have to get out there and get it done or fall behind. And I work from home, and the social anxiety still slows me down!LOL! But we shall win! Nice to meet you all:)
  

Hello, I'm Gen82 and suffer from social anxiety (SAD). I noticed there wasn't any group that specifically addressed this disorder at the time so I started my own. Social Anxiety is a term used to describe an experience of anxiety (emotional discomfort, fear, apprehension or worry) regarding social situations and being negatively evaluated by other people. Be kind & considerate to all members & support each other. Please join us, you don't have to feel alone anymore!