Advertisement
If you have a new account but are having problems posting or verifying your account, please email us on hello@boards.ie for help. Thanks :)
Hello all! Please ensure that you are posting a new thread or question in the appropriate forum. The Feedback forum is overwhelmed with questions that are having to be moved elsewhere. If you need help to verify your account contact hello@boards.ie
Hi there,
There is an issue with role permissions that is being worked on at the moment.
If you are having trouble with access or permissions on regional forums please post here to get access: https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058365403/you-do-not-have-permission-for-that#latest

Social anxiety and low self esteem

  • 18-06-2013 9:52pm
    #1
    skinny_guy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 35 ✭


    Hi everyone,

    I have noticed my social anxiety has gotten worse over the past year. I am afraid it is going to continue to get worse and I dont know what to do. I attended counseling sessions in college but unfortunately due to work I could not continue to go. I feel very isolated and alone even though I have many good friends around me. I get very depressed thinking about my condition and I have a very negative outlook on my future.

    It is effecting my life at work. I'll give you some examples. I'm afraid to use the phone because my voice gets shaky. I had a meeting recently and we had to introduce ourselves going around the table and my heart was racing as it was going around to me. Then when it was my turn to talk I could barely talk because I could not breath. Its like I have a voice in my head that tells my body to start panicking. Even for just simple things.

    When it comes to dating and relationships I end up embarrassing myself. I had a date with a guy a few weeks ago and I started to sweat and go red. I couldn't focus on what he was saying because I was so uncomfortable and I couldn't relax. I used to be decent with chatting with guys on dates but my confidence is at its lowest right now.

    I just want to gain some confidence back and be happy. I feel I am stuck in a hole and can't get out. Does anyone have any idea what my first steps should be to fix my low self esteem :(


Comments

  • #2
    Taltos
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20,830 ✭✭✭✭Taltos


    OP - I am sorry but this issue is on a theme of ongoing issues you have posted in PI in the last few months.

    At this point in time I really think that the posters in PI have helped as much as they can and despite best intents may be doing you a disservice. Please go talk to your GP and see about getting help from a professional who is qualified to help you with the issues you list above and in your last few posts. In the long-run this really is the right approach as scary as it might seem right now.

    Please also have a look at our charter, there are a few useful links there, but ideally go talk to your GP as soon as you can.

    Thanks and sorry we cannot help you any further here
    Taltos


This discussion has been closed.
Advertisement