Posted by sarita0001 on December 13, 2003, at 13:21:53
In reply to Is this what's wrong with me??, posted by st@cy on December 13, 2003, at 13:10:30
Hi,
I don't know if I can help by sharing some of my thoughts with you; many of them are similar to yours. I am almost always anxious around people, sometimes not but when I talk to people at times I don't fully pay attention because I think they are thinking something about me. It's easier for me to talk to one person rather than a group.
I was also criticized lots by my parents, everything I did was wrong or "you should have done this or that". My mom always picked out the imperfections in my face (things most people can't see) and weight. When people did find me attractive, I believed it but then wondered why my mom had such a problem with my looks.
I avoid doing lots of stuff too, would rather go in an elevator alone, anxious about meeting new people, etc. My worst nightmare is class presentations, some have been good some bad, but never as bad as I think when I ask others. Some days are better than others, but it'll take time for me to improve.
Anyways, you're not alone. There are many posts about it here and don't worry so much about finding a label for yourself. Everyone is an individual and even though a person might match symptoms of something, that doesn't define who they are.
Where have you gotten help in the past? It sounds like it might be helpful for you to talk to someone or maybe see a doctor. Keep us posted.
Sara
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