Question

[esp]

Is everyone's social phobia thinking you are worse than other people or about avoiding the anxious physical symptoms or both? Just wondering. Like why do I automatically accept other people but think they don't accept me. Is anyone else the same?
Emma

 

[Danfalc]

Well for me its both, i try and avoid situations which are going to make me anxious, and yeah i guess i accept everyone but feel like im being judged myself

 

[Crimefish]

I'd say it's both. Thinking you are worse than other people and all those other irrational thoughts are combatted in cognitive-behavioural therapy. So are the physical symptoms. It's surprisingly easy to learn to control them and prevent anxiety attacks.

 

[soshi]

My social phobia is that people will know I am intimidated and afraid. I think other people are better than me because they seem so self-assured and confidant.

 

[Angie_05]

It's both for me. Like I am terrified for someone to see the physical symptoms of my anxiety, such as shaking, heart pounding, scratchy voice.

But I also view everyone else as "having it all" and I am just so much more unhappy than others.

 

[Scottish_Player]

I would say its both for me aswell,i will accept people no problem but feel i have to make an impression for others to accept me :roll:

 

[esp]

Thanks for the replies everyone. I was thinking that if every one of us accepts people straight away then we should all feel very accepted here!