Do you wish you had the opportunity of overcoming social anxiety disorder? Just like you, I dealt with this very distasteful disorder that literally took control of my life for years. When I was dealing with social anxiety, I never had friends that called me over or came over to my house or just to hang out. If they did, they just wanted to use me for something. I felt like a loser and very embarrass that a very attractive female didn't have "real friends" and barley had a life.
Honestly speaking, I believe one factor that really triggered my social anxiety was my stuttering. See, I have a stuttering problem, and back then, I was very embarrass to talk with people. It's like I almost knew they will laugh at me and talk behind my back. So, I kinda dreaded talking with people and interacting with them.
As I got older, I began to realize how my obsession with my stuttering took control of my life. I hated going to parties, even being around a bunch of people. My heart would start pounding so hard, it felt like it was coming out of my chest. My hands would sweat and my body would become numb and unable to walk. I could literally feel the heat from my under pits bashing me in my face. This is how bad my social shyness and anxiety was.
How I began Overcoming my Anxiety
See, I have a internet radio show that I use to host every Wednesday, and I am friends with a lot of people from my middle school and high school on Facebook. For some strange reason, I feel more alive and less stress online then in person. A lot of people support me on my radio show. When I interview celebrities, it was like I felt like one. People love connecting and networking with me online. Just from my experience with networking online, I realize that I am a pretty awesome person, and all this time I've been in my shell for no reason. It's like, my brain shifted and I started thinking positive and telling myself that "I am a people person" and "I am fun".
I believe that sometimes being too serious about life can hinder you from living life to your fullest. Social anxiety is not your fault. I know you are fun, active, and a wonderful person inside and out.
Overcoming social anxiety is possible, you just have to take the first step and take action to overcoming your social anxiety.
