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[Mini_Magic]

I've considered going to a psychiatrist about it, but as you can imagine it’s quite difficult to speak about it.

I believe it began at the beginning of secondary school; bullying and general nastiness from people in my year seemed to trigger it. It never really got any better from then on and now it often affects my working career.

It’s only now that I have discovered it’s an actual disorder and that there are others who have the same problem.

The symptoms for me seem to include excessive blushing, shaking hands, stuttering and the mind going blank. Surprisingly I never have a problem with speaking on the phone as most suffers do, which is just as well because my last and current jobs were working in a call centre.

I’d be interested to know if there are others on here that have the same condition, if you’d rather not talk about it publicly then please feel free to send me a message.

More information can be found here.

[666junky]

I'm sure dog can vouch that i show some of those symptoms..
Do you find you know what you want to say, and can say it in your mind but it just wont come out? I get that alot, and it really annoys me. Tend to stammer or just stop if i get really excited or im nervous. Its talking to new people i find the worst, and general shopping (other customers, staff, paying)

I try to be pretty open about it now, as at least people understand im not spazzing out but i am really trying hard to say what i need to. Have found the medicine im on has calmed down the stammering, i find i can stop before i get fustrated now..

Its pretty common so dont feel its difficult to talk about!

[Mini_Magic]

Do you find you know what you want to say, and can say it in your mind but it just wont come out? I get that alot, and it really annoys me. Tend to stammer or just stop if i get really excited or im nervous. Its talking to new people i find the worst, and general shopping (other customers, staff, paying)

That's exactly what happens to me.

Its pretty common so dont feel its difficult to talk about!

Thank you, it's nice to know people care.

[666junky]

Pm me if you want to talk

[photographymatt]

christ,they have a name for everything nowadays dont they?lol:-)

be careful with self-diagnosis. When people do that they tend to start to fit into the symptons and get worse.

My doc(comm mental health team doc) was very cautious of giving what I have a name, he(and I agree now) felt at the time it wouldnt do me any good.

My symptons fit so many conditions, its easier just to say Im severly depressed:-)

Write a letter to your doc, and make an appointment to see them and give them the letter. If you dont feel you can do this with your current doc, as to see another.

I usually see a female doc, who is amazing and while not specilised in this field is very understanding. She read my letter, and I just sat there in her office in tears.

good luck, if you ever need someone to chat to, you know where I am.

oh by the way, Im very similar to you...and my jobs have always been with the public, usually retail but now in a very busy posh hotel. Get me in front of a few people and ill freeze up and be close to throwing up.

hope your well mate.

peace
matt h

[captainjack15]

Not sure I've got Social Anxiety but I just find it hard to talk :S Even in front of my Dad.

[mighty mini jack]

I cant get my words out half the time, mostly on the phone.
I just go blank and dont know what to say, its terrible!

As you know lots of other people have got it so its nothing to be ashamed or keep quite about

[Ethel]

- S.A.D Smilie

Dr Ethel prescribes a large dose of alcohol and making a right prat of yourself until the symptoms subside.

[Angelic_Fruitcake]

PM'd.

As the others have said, its not uncommon, so don't feel you can't talk about it if it's bothering you

[Mini_Magic]

As you know lots of other people have got it so its nothing to be ashamed or keep quite about

I have to admit, I just assumed that very few people had the same condition. Hence not talking about it until now.

Dr Ethel prescribes a large dose of alcohol and making a right prat of yourself until the symptoms subside.

That does seem to help a fair bit, but it's not really a healthy or permanent way of dealing with the problem.

[A KIRK]

The first thing to do is forget about what people think of you, if you worry to much about what people think of you then your going toworry more and more, which will put more pressure on you as aperson to try and be what people expect.

All you can do is be your self, forget about what others think of you etc, and try to enjoy life.

There will always be people who don't like you or think your a etc, but for every one of those I'm sure there will be many more who think your great.

Now I know its easy for me to sit here and type this, as personally I don't have to much of a problem, as I am who I am.

How about putting your self into more and more situations where you feel less comfortable, then the more you do it in theory the more you get used to it.

[miRon]

I'm sure dog can vouch that i show some of those symptoms..
Do you find you know what you want to say, and can say it in your mind but it just wont come out? I get that alot, and it really annoys me. Tend to stammer or just stop if i get really excited or im nervous. Its talking to new people i find the worst, and general shopping (other customers, staff, paying)

I try to be pretty open about it now, as at least people understand im not spazzing out but i am really trying hard to say what i need to. Have found the medicine im on has calmed down the stammering, i find i can stop before i get fustrated now..

Its pretty common so dont feel its difficult to talk about!

are you joking?
you didnt stop talking when you came round!!!
lol

[Mini-Mad-Craig]

I present live radio shows alot so i guess i dont have it, but i do have a lisp lol.

Its good that you've got the confidence to actually talk and express your feelings about it though matey, that shows your not weak person, you just need hugs

[Mini_Magic]

How about putting your self into more and more situations where you feel less comfortable, then the more you do it in theory the more you get used to it.

I have tried that and it sort of works, but at the same time it makes me feel even worse about it. Especially when I think back after the event and reflect on things that I could have said or done differently.

you just need hugs

Hell yes I do.

I also find it quite difficult when people call me shy and quiet to my face, I don't tend to stick up for myself.

Edited by Mini_Magic, 24 July 2008 - 01:37 PM.

[tuktuk]

the worst thing someone can say to someone like yourtself is 'why are you so quiet'.

it will only improve buddy i used to be the same, very self concious and always on edge. you will grow out of it tho