A psychologist explains social anxiety and why it’s serious

[@Kman2765]

I'm 59 and have had social anxiety disorder since my whole life. Recently diagnosed with Autism. I think my social anxiety is a result of my life time of undiagnosed Autism. Hiding myself away so that people wouldn't see me trying to just be me. Feeling ashamed of myself. Hating myself. Fearful that my mask would drop and people would see the "real me". I'm just now getting help but I fear that at my age nothing can be done. This video is very important to me. It is explained good by a psychologist who has a kind understanding voice and seems to care. I hope that lots of people with social anxiety disorder watch this and learn something. I did. Thank you sir.

[@theJellyjoker]

Me too bro, I know that feel.

[@qzxerty]

Thank you for this, sir. An excellent summary as always

[@UnderstoodOrg]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@BlahajGoesNom]

That's me, I was also diagnosed with GAD I can type about whatever is on my mind, however in person I don't talk at all and sometimes panic

[@theJellyjoker]

I do not care what other people are thinking about me, how am I supposed to know what other people are thinking? I'm not a mind reader, my social anxiety from from the overbearing aggressiveness, quickness to anger, constant invalidation of my feelings, dismissal of experiences, projection and misinterpretation I'm subjected to when interaction with most of the people of my life. That is just some of the reasons I am anxious to be in social situations.