Ever worry about what others are thinking of you? Maybe you are in the mall and as you are walking through you get the feeling people are looking at you and you fear what they are thinking of you. 

I always hate meeting new people, because I'm afraid I will do or say something stupid and they won't like me. I don't like being in stores because, for one reason, I'm afraid that people will look at me and think I'm strange or something. 

And calling someone is a HUGE task for me also. Especially people I don't know. I just know I'm going to fumble and look foolish. 

Oh and don't ever expect me to speak in front of a group of people. NOT going to happen!

Any of this sound familiar?

Social phobia is the 3 largest mental health problem in the United States. It is also the least understood. It affects many different people from many different walks of life. It's a very difficult thing to overcome.

I know that when I got into a store, people are not looking at me and thinking "Gee, she sure is weird looking." I know that I don't do and say things around people to make them think ill of me. I actually don't have a problem getting friends. But it's difficult for me to make the initiative. Difficult for me to even say to much. But if I feel comfortable with you, then watch out! I become very talkative. lol There are very few people I feel comfortable with though. And still in the back of mind, there is still that lingering thought that I still might say something or do something that will make me loose the friendship.

Because I feel this way, I tend to shy away from gatherings. I don't go to parties. I don't go to the mall often. I don't like when strange people come into my house. I prefer to be alone. It's not as stressful. And I don't have to constantly worry if I am going to say something stupid.

Back to the top