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social anxiety?
I think I may have social anxiety(sp). Whenever my friends do something without me I start to think they don't like me and and start to get very depressed. I've been depressed a lot lately for different reasons also but I was thinking I may have social anxiety. I'm starting to feel separated from my friends and that I only have one tru friend. I'm also getting depressed more easily. The slightest thing makes me force back tears. Does anyone have an idea as to what this might be? Thank you.
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No, this isnt social anxiety. Social phobia or anxiety is where being about people causes you to have panic and anxiety attacks, so much so that you avoid social situations as much as possible.
You are feeling left out by your friends, which is really upsetting. If you had SP then you wouldnt want to be with your friends because you'd be too scared and have panic attacks even just planning to be with them.
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You don't have social anxiety, trust me. Everybody goes through that situation with their friends at some point in their life. It has happened to me so I know how you feel. You will eventually find that special group of friends that will be your bffs for life. It just takes time. Hope I helped =).
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Hmm, well maybe you do have social anxiety. You should talk to your parents ((or another adult)) about how you feel about it, and tell them exactly what you put in here. There are certain things you can take to help yourself be better with anxiety and depression. If this isn't any of those things, it could just be something you're going to grow out of. Everyone goes through stages and maybe you should just talk to an adult about how you feel, and see how they feel about it.
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whoa. i so know where you are coming from. i get like that every once in awhile. like you'll just being sitting there and jsut start crying. I know exactly how you feel and its horrible. i dont think its social anxiety. It might be depression or stress. or maybe its just thought you are a very sensitive person. usual what i do is just talk to one of your friends. not about the situation but just about life. talking to someone always helps. or even talking to your mom or dad like every night about your friends and your life will help a lot. if talking to your friends or parents dont work you can always do to a councler or maybe go see a doctor and find out if your depressed. hope everything works out for you. if you need someone to talk to me you can question me back or IM me UHOH x OMFG on AIM good luck babe ♥
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hey! i dont kno enough about you to say yea go get help(even though it could just be a phase) but as a teen myself i as well often feel depressed or like i only have one real friend or im losing my friends. i think what you need to do is talk to your friends or try to be more involved, you dont have to live for your friends but increase your social life(unless its already big), this way you can become more comfortable with your peers, eliminating some of the stress that you experience. also to releave some of the tension try expressing yourself in new ways and realize that you dont need a billion friends, ive found that its the true friends that count and they arent just going to leave you behind dont worry. here is a website that can give you some more information about sp, incase you still are confused about what qualifies you for a disease such as depression or social anxiety disorder. hope it helped!
there for ya,
kimberly
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If your feelings are bothering you enough that you felt you should ask here, then they're serious enough for you to talk to someone who's actually able to *diagnose* social anxiety or depression.
And it certainly sounds as if SOMETHING is going on; you shouldn't have to spend your days fighting back tears.
Talk to your doctor about getting a referral to a behavioral health specialist. They'll be able to evaluate you; even if they say that nothing is really wrong, at least you won't have to worry any more.
And if you DO have social anxiety or depression, getting them diagnosed is the first step to getting better.
Good luck!
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While I agree with Rainbowcherrie that your problem is probably not social anxiety, I am also not sure whether it is low self-esteem(or rather, low self esteem is such a general term that it is not always useful.) It sounds a little as though you might have depression and general anxiety, not necessarily specifically social. If your life seems an endless round of cares and concerns, but you see no specific reason for this to be so, then that could be depression. Remember though that noone on this site is a proffesional, or can advise you as to specific illnesses or syndromes. I would advise that you seek out a counsellor who will then refer you if necessary to a clinic or hospital.
Even coming here to ask help is good -well done!-but remember it's only a first step.
Good Luck!
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Social anxiety is fear of social situations or being around groups of people. However, you may have a form of anxiety. If you honestly think this you should see your Dr for treatment options. If your friends do things without you it's perfectly okay, they are allowed to do that. You cannot control their thoughts or words so don't worry about what you can't control. Attempt to make new friends by joining a group or club where their are people your age. As soon as you start to feel better about yourself you will project a different image and your old friends will want to spend time with you as well. WE sometimes encourage people to treat us a certain way just by the act that we put on. If you believe you are deserving of the invitations, and project that image by being polite, happy and smiling a lot others will come around and include you. People like to be around others who are happy. Laugh and the world laughs with you, cry and you cry alone.
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You don't have social anxiety. Social anxiety is when you get worried or scared in social situations and you are very shy. Feeling seperated from your friends is not social anxiety, it's low self esteem.
I suggest you talk to your friends about how you feel and work on your self confidence.
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