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Last Update: September 17, 2014
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I'm a 13 year old girl and I moved recently because of my dad's job, that's when my social anxiety really started setting in. I've always been known as the "quiet" girl at school, but that's just because I prefer to think rather than yell everything that comes to mind. I was quiet but I could have a loud, strong voice when doing presentations and things and I loved attention a lot of the time. But ever since I moved seven months ago I can't even talk to people outside of my tiny group of friends. Today, I had to present my art project in front if the class and I vowed that I would force myself to talk but everything just left my mind as I stood up there mumbling to my feet. I also had a nervous breakdown when a cashier made small talk with me at the grocery store. I'm very self-conscious because I'm a little overweight and always feel like people are staring at me, so that's not helping the problem any. My mom is well aware of my issue so is there any doctor/therapist type person who specializes in these types of situations that I could ask her to take me to? Is there any way that I can help myself? Thanks in advance! (link)
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Yes, there is a doctor/therapist that can help you , and give you advice to this kind of situation.
But you also need to help yourself. Of course there are people who can help you but the you're the only person who can convince your self and help your self to this kind of situation.
Here are some suggestions overcoming social anxiety.
1) Try a self help manual
2) Consult a therapist
3)Practice deep breathing everyday
It’s helpful to engage in deep breathing before an anxiety-provoking social situation,But practice this technique every day. This way it becomes second nature, and you don’t hyperfocus on deep breathing and miss an entire conversation.
I hope that helps
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