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Why am I so nervous & shy around family I don't know. How can I stop?
A lot of the time when socialising with people I don't know i can't make eye contact, i start shaking and i stutter when i speak. I'm really scared of what people will be thinking, and what they will think if they notice i'm nervous, i'm fine around family members i live with and the ones I know, but everybody else i'm really nervous around, it's not a phobia of going outside, it's just socialising.. I have family members that I'm not that close to that think I don't like them or I'm weird or something cause I dont say Hi to them. I have an uncle that asks my dad why I don't say Hi to him. I always get nervous cause I really don't know him and I am weird around people that aren't close to me. I want to have a normal conversation with my uncle but I always get nervous. A while ago I couldn't say Hi even though I wanted to. My uncle is always asking people why can't I speak to him. I'm not trying to be rude when I don't speak to people I just get nervous about what they are thinking about me. do you think i have Social anxiety disorder? what should i do? if i don't have Social anxiety disorder.. what do i have?
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yes i think you do its the easiest mental ilness u can recover from,go to your doc and tel him and ask about CBT hel knowabout it. and look online for social anxiety forums and chat groups youl see alot of people like you
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there's nothing wrong with being shy around people you don't know that well. i am the same way. i get really shy and quiet when i am meeting someone or getting to know someone for the first time,but with people i know i'm very loud and outgoing. it's not your fault your uncle isn't patient enough with you. i would take all opportunities you get to meet someone new and get to know them. the more you socialize with people and stand up to your fear, the more comfortable you will feel. practice makes perfect and it makes you more confident in yourself. so when you have gained confidence while socializing with people you meet outside of your family, slowly approach your uncle and try to get to know him. he will see who you really are. once he gets to know you, it will be easier and less stressful for you to communicate with him.
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I think that these are classic symptoms of social anxiety disorder.
This link discusses what social anxiety disorder is, and available treatment options: [Link](Mouse over link to see full location)
You are also not the only one who has been diagnosed with social anxiety disorder, there are plenty of forums where you can talk to people who suffer from this disorder (and possibly get advice).: [Link](Mouse over link to see full location)
I would also recommend that you go to therapy, in order to treat this disorder. I have no idea how old you are, but since you're not talking about work I assume that you're under the age of 18, either that or in college. Once you get into the working world you're going to have to communicate with co-workers, and you should have some idea how to battle your social anxiety disorder before you start at a job.
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