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19-08-2017, 11:21 AM
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Are you able to spend time socially with just one other person? Perhaps a relative if not a friend. I would try to build up your confidence gradually with smaller groups of people. Alternatively could you try a new hobby or activity where there are new people with similar interests to yourself? Then you might potentially worry less about talking because if you don't like it you won't have to go back and see them again.
Could you try to explain a bit more about what kinds of social situations you are afraid of and if you know why it makes you anxious?
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19-08-2017, 06:00 PM
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Ok, so in the one to one situations I understand it can feel awkward if the other person is quiet but it is perfectly OK to have pauses in conversations sometimes and I'm sure you are not boring anyone. Is there someone that you enjoy spending one to one time with that you could explain your anxiety to and ask if they will go with you to meet other people in small groups? That way you know there will be at least one person there who will keep the conversation going.
Do you have any options for professional support at the moment especially to look at the specific fears you are getting when interacting with certain people?
I think it is important to try not to avoid social situations all the time if it is something you want to tackle.
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20-08-2017, 10:21 AM
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It's really great that you have managed to open up here. As you say, your family and friends are probably aware that you are getting anxious but if you have never directly discussed it with them then they probably won't understand exactly how you are feeling or how they can help. I think it would be a great first step to try to discuss it with some people you trust and ask for their support.
I don't know where you are from so I'm not sure what professional help would be available in your area? Hopefully there will be something feasible that can help you to get through this though.
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21-08-2017, 09:12 AM
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Do you know if there are any options for professional help where you live?
Also is there someone at work you can talk to about how it affects you at work?
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24-08-2017, 04:56 PM
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Looking online for help is a good idea, and it is great that you can recognise sometimes you feel ok.
Have you thought any more about talking to one of your family members or friends?
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28-08-2017, 10:42 AM
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I think it might be helpful if they understand how you are feeling so that they can reassure you if you are feeling anxious.
It might make you feel better when you are with them knowing that there is not any pressure for you to keep conversation going or do things you are uncomfortable with.
Also, perhaps they could accompany you in larger social situations and help to make conversation with others but stay with you if that would make you feel more comfortable?
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