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I think i may have an anxiety disorder. I contantly blink, and i have weird facial tics whenever someone is around. Whenever I'm talking to someine, i never know where to look and when to blink. I can never focus on work or anything when someone else is in the room. I've been having these symptoms for two years now, but i can never talk to anyone about it, including my parents. How should i get help? And does getting diagnosed really help?

Sat, 12 Jan 2013 04:02:40 +0000

I can’t tell if you really have an anxiety disorder, you should talk to a specialist, expecially if these problems keep you from living your life like everyone else. Don’t be afraid to talk about it if you feel like you need help, it’s not something you have to be ashamed of.

If you talk to your doctor maybe he could advise you to a specialist, it’s not the same for everyone but I think that identify the problem is the first step.

Greetings from Alaska

Sat, 10 Nov 2012 06:29:31 +0000

I just saw your video on YouTube, and I would like to say that life will get better, I have SAD and I have managed to cope with it. You will get to the point in your life that it won’t matter anymore. I work in the oilfield in Alaska as a pipeline operator, before that I was a foreman for 5 years and their was times I had to tell 15 people what to do everyday. When I got over it was when I decided to act the way I wanted with no fear or care what anyone thought of me, you can’t let anyone put you under their thumb. Anyway, if you ever want to chat, just feel free……..and no I don’t live in an igloo or have a pet polar bear, I used to have a hybrid wolf as a pet/sled dog. And if your wondering, I’m 28

In school i am frequently asked why i dont talk and i dont know how to respond, what do i say?

Sat, 03 Nov 2012 01:28:45 +0000

I don’t think there is a right answer, I had the same problem in middle school (and thinking about it I still have it in university), I used to say that I prefer to say something only when necessary and everyone think I’m just a quiet girl.

I think that people that talk a lot don’t have really much to say, just hot air, the silent ones are more interesting, if you find someone that is really interested in what you have to say so you’ll talk.

I’m sorry if I wasn’t able to give you a precise answer.

Is it wrong to plan out a conversation befor talking to someone?

Sat, 03 Nov 2012 01:19:25 +0000

It’s the same thing I always do. It calms me a little the idea that I could be prepared for a conversation and not panicking if I don’t know what to respond in that moment.

However I know different people that plan out their conversation even if they don’t have an anxiety disorder, sometimes is just to remember things and organize everything they have to say.

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Thu, 13 Sep 2012 08:11:35 +0100

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Yeah, haidresser and doctor today, this means I must not sleep.

Thu, 13 Sep 2012 08:06:36 +0100

Yeah, haidresser and doctor today, this means I must not sleep.

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Wed, 12 Sep 2012 22:37:52 +0100

In the last 2 weeks I’ve been too anxious to leave the house and go to the pharmacy, now I also have withdrawal symptoms and I can barely breath.

Good job, Nat.

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Wed, 05 Sep 2012 00:46:55 +0100

i asked a question and you didn't answer itt.

Fri, 17 Aug 2012 11:05:02 +0100

I’m very sorry about it, some of us are in holiday and we can’t use internet whenever we want, if I didn’t answer it now probably we didn’t receive it.

We care and again I’m sorry if you felt ignored.

i need helpp. so my mom and my therapist figured out together that I have social anxiety disorder. recently, i've bene talking to this guy and he always tells me he really likes me and tells me i'm pretty and stuff but i can't get myself to let him in. whenever he says i love u i can't get myself to say it, not because i dont feel anything just because i'm scared of it being a joke. this always happens to me with all guys. how do i let my guard down ? it's so hard because no one understands...

Fri, 17 Aug 2012 11:02:47 +0100

I can understand your fear, once a guy approached me and told me he liked me. I told him I was very sorry (and I was) but it wasn’t the same for me. After that his friends started laughing “She believed it!”.

So… This is the worst thing that can happens and I survived. I’m not strong, I fear everything, I wanted to dig a hole and die in it in that moment but after that I thought it wasn’t so important.

Mine was really a joke, I’m sure yours isn’t the same. We can understand your fears here but I’m not sure we can help you to overcome them. Maybe you should with your therapist about it.

Have a nice day.

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Mon, 13 Aug 2012 21:32:18 +0100

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hi, can you help me clarify something? i have panic disorder and depression/suicidal ideation. when im having a panic attack, i go through the usual symptoms (chest pain, hot flashes, cold sweat, etc.) but when i think the whole "im going to die, im having a heart attack" it almost soothes me because all i've been begging to die since i was 7. i wake up every morning wishing i didn't. is that weird? im so confused

Mon, 30 Jul 2012 05:59:53 +0100

With suicidal ideation, I don’t think it’s that strange. I do recommend that you seek help, I’m very sorry you feel so sad.

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Thu, 26 Jul 2012 14:43:19 +0100

to that anon ... therapy is not about being touched, they don't. I go every week and they really tackle everything, even the underlining depression that comes along with it, and they go at your pace. They wont force you to do things you are not comfortable with and soon things will slowly pick up as long as you do the tasks that are set, but don't force yourself, only do it if you feel you can.

Thu, 12 Jul 2012 21:35:36 +0100

I think the anon meant her grandmother wants her to have therapy because she doesn’t like to be touched. :)

hi :) um so i think i may have social anxiety but i'm not sure. i just freak out over the smallest of things and always try to weasel my way out of even leaving the house sometimes. i told my mom about it but she thought i was joking. idk what to do. my grandma thinks i need therapy because i don't like to be touched, etc. but idk. i just feel like a freak sometimes and wanted someone to listen.

Thu, 12 Jul 2012 21:23:05 +0100

I’m not an expert, so I can’t diagnose you, but if you’re concerned, you should talk to your mother again, and explain to her that you’re serious. A good counselor can go a long way!