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Social Anxiety Disorder or "sociophobia"
15/f
I think I have sociophobia. I have all of the symptoms on all of the sites that I've googled (its scary how accurate they are...), but I'm embarrassed to tell my parents that I think I have it. I have a lot of friends, hang out with the popular kids, and always have something social to do, and have moved a bunch of times, but I still seem to have all of the symptoms.
I used to think it was shyness until when I was 13 I started having panic attacks related to the social anxiety. I just realized a few hours ago why they happened and that they were all linked (I know, stupid.) I never really told my parents about the panic attacks (the worst was 4 in one day), because they seemed to get less and less frequent and last year (8th grade), I only had 3 or 4 over the course of the whole year.
I just don't want to be so paraniod about what people think or be so scared about being embarassed or scrutinized anymore. And every time I have a stupid panic attack I get scared and I just don't want to be so stressed about stupid little things anymore.
My brother has had really bad adhd since I was born, so they're no strangers to the whole psychologist thing with the appointments and the pills. Neither am I. I know that's the right route to go, but I'm afraid and don't know how to tell them. And I'm also embarassed about these problems and I think if I try to explain it to them, they'll think I'm overreacting and won't believe me.
Just please help me!
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You may think you have sociophobia, but don't self-diagnose yourself or freak out because of what some stupid site tells you. Those sites aren't as accurate as you think, so until you see a doctor, don't make anything final.
You really need to come out & tell your parents that you think you have this disorder. You're not new to psychologist scene, so they should understand & take you.
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I think you should just tell them, sit them down one day and just tell them your symptoms and how you feel. You do not need to be embarassed. The worst thing would be for this to go untreated. If your parents think you are just over reacting suggest a check up just incase, it will gie you peace of mind and I am sure your parents will support you.
Good Luck...
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