Social Anxiety

Question

So I have social anxiety and after struggling for years, I finally told my parents about it. But they simply didn't understand what was up with me. They thought it was just fear and tried to force me outside, which made my anxiety worse. When I couldn't take any more of it, I protested but my parents assumed I don't want to get better and that is why I refused to go outside and face certain social situations. I don't know what to do anymore.

jandi · Answer

I also had the same problem

jandi · Answer

don't worry

jandi · Answer

try to interact with others around you

jandi · Answer

in today's world nothing is true. everything is fake. they all will show fake concern and fake love and the same thing you have to do. that's it

purplesiren · Answer

I try to communicate with the people I am close with but that is not enough. Even my closest friends advised me to “face my fears”, without realizing that is what I do every time I go outside. People's lack of understanding and shutting me down, again and again, make me feel more isolated and different.

boastfulmuesli0 · Answer

purplesiren, you are one among most people who would actually talk about the same experience and not invalidate or give tips 'to cure' that person. THANK YOU. bc in this case, this person needs support and a  professional.

bearwiththickhead · Answer

as you say that people's lack of interest and understanding shuts you down, there is is solution for this scenario. You need to learn some communication tactics to build the foundation. Once you realize what you have to say has a basis and solid ground, your voice will have that reverberation. And look, there are people who will not listen to you no matter what you say.

purplesiren · Answer

Thank you

yellowbucket_37 · Answer

me too same situation you are not alone mate

boastfulmuesli0 · Answer

purplesiren 😭 I just realized that you were the person who posted this.. I'm sorry. remember you are not alone

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