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
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
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.
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.