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[@AuthenticMentalHealth]

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[@fedenunez1999]

better help is scam

[@yamankhan2951]

Sir, how to cour social anxiety and head shaking. I'm tired 9 years supring. Pls

[@khizarabid8414]

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[@tahmidurrahman3629]

I have severe social anxiety

[@Mrschickennuggets55]

How am I supposed to talk to a doctor when talking to strangers freaks me out???😂

[@cathyjech2704]

Danae Crawford IKR HOW ARE WE GONNA MAKE AN APPOINTMENT IF WE HAVE ANXIETY

[@squeso33]

Danae Crawford I feel you homie I finally talked to my doctor about depression... took me years to ask a health prpfessional... :/. I'm also pretty sure I have some type of anxiety.

[@daydreamerx1371]

Mozzos yeah exactly! I was scared to talk to my mum/doctor about it but like last week I finally told my mum and I was diagnosed with it.

[@kizzy3563]

Omygod same

[@kelsey917]

Danae Crawford Exactly whenever my doctor asks questions I shake my head yes or no and my heart beats really fast when it's not a yes or no question

[@lunana1139]

Speaking on the phone with strangers is the worst honestly

[@patriciamagalhaes6967]

Luminaria honestly same

[@park.vminnfuck5651]

Luminaria especially when you never talk to them except for in school or work

[@cosmicji8374]

T r u e Your profile pic is amazing lmao.

[@Silverfoxgacha]

Oh my gosh yes. I dont answer calls if the person isnt a contact anymore

[@ShikadaiNara10]

Don't agree for me it's only in real life by me

[@kurataoon3049]

My social anxiety comes out of nowhere. I can be knowing the person for years and still be anxious.

[@ARES.PRODICTION]

Kurata Oon tbh

[@imanih.8970]

Same 😩

[@davidiniguez2542]

My parents give me anxiety sometimes

[@pororongpororongppoingppoi303]

Same.

[@briacarter4786]

Kurata Oon same

[@ninjakitty335]

Anyone who is always trying to avoid awkward situations???

[@tasnim4113]

Me

[@shutupidiot16yearsago79]

Me

[@dinacruz2640]

Me

[@jennybrockartist]

God yes. I even get worried about spending time with good friends, just in case anything awkward happens

[@summerghost6551]

Ninja Kitty like fighting with your mom in the grocery store because you don't wanna get in line while she picks up an item she forgot? Yup I feel ya

[@annamfbee]

Does anyone else just randomly start tearing up when spoken to? Like you ain't even sad or anything it just happens?? And like grammar gets all messed up and everything in your brain is going blank. This is what I have... Lol

[@danielle_does]

lehmä yes!!! I wonder why it happens I hate it!

[@lilacpetals2006]

Sammmmmme

[@Chella972]

Same, and it happens even when you don't want it to. Actually it's when you try not crying that your heart beats faster and you feel tears rolling by themselves out of your eyes

[@Unknown-ns2je]

Yes!!

[@mutiahjohar4777]

UGH Y SO RELATABLE

[@roos7183]

my social anxiety: -talking in front of class -people seeing i’m blushing, shaking or crying -meeting up with a friend -coming in to a room with everyone staring it you -talking with somebody i know -making a mistake -having to do something for someone because i’m always scared to make a mistake -preparing what i’m gonna say in class or just to somebody -when i have to read something in class (and literally preparing it by reading like 10 times before so i make sure i’m not saying anything wrong) -feeling crap for a really long time because of one single comment from someone who didn’t even meant to be rude -laughing at things i don’t even think are funny -presentations (!!!) -being seen as the quiet girl -being totally quiet when being around a person i don’t knew or just met -getting asked if i’m actually able to laugh -getting this ‘flash’ where i suddenly get really hot and my body starts tingling and shaking -trying to not cry when something awkward happens -having to introduce myself to someone -ignoring someone’s texts because you don’t know what to say back or being scared to say something wrong -always saying you agree with other people although i actually don’t -avoiding eye contact -when fitting clothes in stores feeling anxious to come out of the fitting room -always being nervous -suddenly feeling stressed or nervous about absolutely nothing EDIT: wow, i never expected so many people to see this and relate to this. I just wanna say that it gets better! i’ve posted the original comment over a year ago and i’m doing sooooo much better now. i’ve been seeing a therapist, and have been working on myself a lot. if anyone is reading this right now thinking they’ll never get better, believe me it will. take it from me, someone who is diagnosed with social anxiety disorder, it gets better. I overcame about more than 50% of the list above. It’s still hard sometimes, but it’s definitely not as bad as before. i am so incredibly proud of all of you! you guys can do this :))

[@AuthenticMentalHealth]

I can TOTALLY relate to this! Have you ever spoken to anyone before about this mate?

[@mori2592]

Almost all apply

[@rayart3507]

95% of it I can relate 🙃

[@anushka3528]

I can so relate with you. 90% is same with me.

[@TheJoker-su4in]

Same with me when I get angry my anxiety starts increasing slowly I feel like I'm fainting and can barely breathe or talk and the people say its because of the phone which makes me so angry because some think that they are experts and just say things like "ITS BECAUSE OF THAT DAMN PHONE" when it's not it's all the shit I had to go through when I already knew i was gonna get this mental illness but i couldn't get out of my problem because there is no freedom and life is unfair and sad and pointless.

[@christinakick3227]

I hate going outside, it feels like everyone judges me and laughs at me. I feel confident at home but as soon as I go outside I feel like drowning in selfhate. So I have to be outside very much, but it stresses me out af and as soon as I stay at home for 1 day or even more it's the same shit again and again. I know exactly why it began, but I don't know how to stop it.

[@michelleandpenny9211]

SAME and I’m being serious

[@kirasimpson7952]

I suffer from that to Best way I cope with it is by listening to music then u focause on the song and not have to think about the people around u I do all the time and it works for me

[@corgiqween2205]

I can’t even talk in my own room because I feel like my mom and my step-dad would judge me.

[@tamarmachutadze87]

omg i feel exactly the same ((( it is horrible!! you think that everyone is looking at you and judging you...

[@lychiuuu6953]

this is exactly how I feel to

[@bezinqq]

I don't deal with my social anxiety. It just comes.

[@LivLaughGrace]

Your Neighborhood Stalker M I C H A E L

[@alishagraham5681]

MICHAEL MELL😍😍

[@mffnfncjc]

??

[@dritch11]

8/10 and what's worse I have anxiety about going to the doctor to get help lol. The way I deal with it is just to keep to myself, which is kind of avoidant but it works.

[@vollderchriss]

Samson Kevin I just talked rughly about this to my doctor and he send me to a psychotherapist. The first time at the therapist I didn't know what to talk about because of this anxiety so I tried just to explain how I was feeling and how uncomfortable that situation was. He should know how to handle this because it's his job to talk to people with similar problems. My therapy is just starting soon. I don't think a psychotherapist can't cure this issue. He can just make you realize that only you can do it. I think I know a lot of methods to overcome this anxiety because I was avoiding any professional help too and tried to help my self with videos and texts. But in the end I never used any of these methods because I would have to go outside and meet and talk to strangers or old friends. Now I always keep in mind: Not trying is like failing but without the chance to succeed. There is nothing you get without risk. Everything gets worse automatically. Therefore it takes some effort to just let it be how it is and even more effort to make things go well​. All this words of wisdom are bringing me closer to actually do something but I'm still avoiding everything.

[@Laura-op7hr]

Samson Kevin me too yeah

[@mae4767]

Samson Kevin ikr! I really want to talk to a professional about Social Anxiety... but I'm too scared to say anything. Since I'm a minor, I can't go to see a professional without an adults permission and/or help. I can't tell my dad because he won't believe me, and I know that my mom won't take it seriously. I even went so far as to give subtle hints to my teacher, in hopes that maybe he'll talk to my dad about it. If my dad were to actually talk to another adult about this, there's more of a chance that he would believe me, and then perhaps even schedule an appointment with a professional. He hasn't said a word to my dad about it though. So it's either my teacher doesn't notice the subtle hints that I have given him, or that he just doesn't care. Probably the latter. Since I can't see a professional about Social Anxiety, I've been doing quizzes, and self diagnoses' for it, which by now, It's highly likely that I might have Social Anxiety... but then again, how would I know? I would really appreciate it if anybody could offer me some sort of advice for this, thanks!

[@dritch11]

explain to your parents the way you've been feeling and how it's affecting your life and relationships. be honest and hopefully they'll understand. If not just be happy with who you are and people will gravitate to you. I'm alone most of the time but I'm happy being by myself. You can't lean on other people cause they may not always be there for you.

[@veedikadhanwatay1183]

Samson Kevin same

[@MrBarbarey]

I live in Russia. People here don't even know about anxiety, and what's more, they find the word "depression" funny. By people I mean the majority.

[@AuthenticMentalHealth]

Варя Горохова that's terrible I'm so sorry to hear that

[@MrBarbarey]

Thank you so much. Love your accent by the way :)

[@AuthenticMentalHealth]

Варя Горохова haha I hate it! It's a Brummie accent, I would love to hear yours!

[@MrBarbarey]

Mine would be much worse, because it's Russian 😁 Maybe one day I would make a video about something, so you could hear it

[@rebelcountry2117]

i think your much off better what about i here in africa telling people that am suffering from 'depression and anxiety' maybe the doctors might not even kno what am talkin about

[@dancemomslovesxo8972]

9/10, but I don't know how to ask for help, Im anxious about even asking for help.

[@Josie-gn7pp]

DanceMomsLoves Xo my parents don’t understand it so if I told them they’d think I’m just shy or looking for attention.

[@IsiiFlores]

Kinda late but🤷🏻‍♀️ I would recommend to try writing it all down, how you feel, why you think that, just pour it all to a paper, that is always good for organizing your thoughts. Then you can either present that to your parents (or anyone you could ask for help), write a new letter with what you want to tell or go ahead and talk. I assure you it's easier after writing it. If you decide to talk ,ask them not to interrupt you till you're finished and make emphasis on how important this is to you and that you feel genuinely bad, try to communicate your feelings as good as you can (crying your heart out is totally allowed). Finally I would say that you need to be conscious this is hard and a big step so even if you back out at the last moment is okay, you're allowed to, just keep trying and don't punish yourself (Ik easier said than done). I deal with general anxiety rather than social but this is what I've learned from therapy that really work for me, hope it helps

[@IsiiFlores]

DanceMomsLoves Xo you could also book an appointment online and do this directly with a therapist (psychiatrist or psychologist) If you have the possibility

[@becfisher3449]

Same

[@brucewayne9183]

Me too 9/10 but the best solution is to give exposure to your anxiety or lets say fear (exposure means) to talk to strangers Example asking your class fellow for extra pen like that what will happen the more you give exposure the less anxiety will tou feel day by day.

[@HeatherHubcakes]

I haven't been diagnosed by a doctor but I know without a doubt I suffer from SA. I alway try to take deep breaths and adopt the "Non give a shit attitude" without actually being rude to anyone I interact with. Hope this help anyone ☺

[@markoneill3719]

I feel you so much

[@VictoriaBajorek]

ya boi tried that

[@laquanakaonyx]

Heather Hubcakes fax

[@essie7916]

Heather Hubcakes Yeah, i do the same!

[@ashutoshjoshi9901]

Heather Hubcakes Even with that attitude i feel i m blank nd not sure what i am saying is right or wrong or maybe what to say next..

[@quinintheclouds]

9/10 and been diagnosed, so yup. All the anxiety! Hooray

[@AuthenticMentalHealth]

quinintheclouds I know the feeling😩

[@lanemcculler5981]

quinintheclouds I know the feeling. I have "Sudo seasures" when my anxiety gets too bad. My whole body locks up and I can't move or talk for about an hour.

[@lanemcculler5981]

quinintheclouds and my phobia of cameras doesn't help with my anxiety in this technological world

[@jovan3IM]

the greatest info that i've had was with the Seans Shy Program (just google it) - definately the most helpful info that I've followed.

[@nostalgiafactory3836]

Yayyyyyyyyy

[@kukucunt9507]

Even if you scored 10/10 it does not mean that you have social anxiety because social anxiety is much more than that.

[@1Lollipopper3]

Rahul Desai savage 😂😂😂

[@kukucunt9507]

Rahul Desai So I'm wrong for what I'm saying?

[@dhyeyadesai7773]

hey, no sweetheart. what you are saying is perfectly true 😊. I just noticed your name. sorry if that hurt you. didn't mean to

[@katelyn4627]

Yeah, like what about trying to have a simple conversation with a friend or stranger (anyone) and punching yourself for every word you say, stuttering over your words, then the memory haunting you forever? And what about every time I try to text any friend and it takes me like 5 minutes of shaking, heart pounding, hard to breathe, hands cold and sweaty, before I can say something simple, like asking, where are you? Once I finally send it, I beat myself up over it for literally weeks. In groups, when I'm always quiet and people think I'm shy, and that's what I tell them, but it's actually because anything I almost say I tell myself will make me look stupid or whatever. If I do say something, I spend the rest of the time wishing I hadn't said it and thinking, now everybody there hates me. And my body language, I try to copy the way other people stand because I don't know how to stand when I'm so uncomfortable, and sitting is less akward but if I sit too much I think it'll make me look lazy. If you're thinking things like this, I get you.

[@yooseul__]

K Bug I understood all that The main thing that triggered my SA was math class because I was scared of doing things wrong and being looked and laughed at if I got it wrong so when I did get it wrong I would constantly beat my self up just for that for at least 2 to 3 weeks and if I have to come to the front of the class I would start to tear up inside Just how it’s hard to talk to people alone at fast food places things go silent and all I can hear is my uneasy breathing so I have to ask a family or friend Also my friend was having an Easter party but when my mom pulled up to drop my off I saw her and 3 other friends we knew but then like 8 other kids that freaked me out and I never went social anxiety can really ruin your life about not having fun a all

[@user-pg9cm1uc1p]

,,giving a presentation or talking in front of many people" Wow I hate it! I just wanna run away and die at this moment. And at school when the teacher ask me a question I always say that u don't know cuz I can't speak in front of people.

[@sky1arks995]

I don't have social anxiety, but I do get anxious about certain ridiculous situations. Talking with people? fine. Waiting for my name to be called on a role? suddenly my mouth is dry and I'm desperately rehearsing a one word answer. Interestingly though my social worries flip the other way. When talking with friends, more often than not I will get highly embarrassed and judgmental of anything I say that adds to a conversation. But a stranger starts a conversation with me and I can talk as freely as I want.

[@Waundo]

Sky1arks same! it's so backwards!

[@simbaibee-jam3956]

Some sort of deal here, confusing as all online guides about GAD, SAD etc suggest the usual 'anxious when talking with new people' but like you said, fine with that but often when talking with friends ill be overthinking what im saying get embarrassed etc... Strange, any help?

[@elizabethl9065]

This is me right now. It just keeps changing and idk if I have social anxiety even though I’ve been searching and it seems like I do. I want to talk to my school nurse and ask her but I’m not sure how I’m going to tell my parents about it if I do.

[@purnamakasumia9650]

I'm actually the opposite, it's pretty weird. I'm fine with waiting for my name to be rolled, or speaking in public, but when it comes to social circle where I have to actually interact I feel anxious...but i think I don't have social anxiety tho, but at the same time I think I have a mild social anxiety but i don't want to self diagnose so I'll say no i don't have it..

[@mscoot629]

Same same

[@brookejeffcoat1266]

I don't even go to school anymore I have to do online school cause my social anxiety is so bad

[@MuhamedKapo]

I am afraid of people generaly

[@jesseishere9959]

I know how it is. It's hard to go to school or even get a job. I always worry even before I get into a social situation.

[@amerie9041]

Brooke Jeffcoat I have social anxiety but I have to go to school cause we don't have very much money to get the stuff like a lap top so I was wondering what do you need like can you do it on your phone cause school gives me so much anxiety I fake to be sick so I can miss school

[@francescam6469]

Same. I can't do presentations infront of my classmates

[@francescam6469]

Same. I can't do presentations infront of my classmates

[@jesseishere9959]

With my social anxiety disorder I use a skill called "grounding" which is a skill you use when you are in social situations and you district yourself like count to 100 or think of a funny a movie or bing a notebook with you and write in to district yourself. Hold something in your hand such as a rock when you get nervous you hold the rock very tight and pay attention to detail of the rock and how you are holding it. When we have social anxiety a psychological phenomenon called "The Spotlight Affect" happens which means you feel like everyone is paying attention to you. People might not being paying attention to you but you can't stop the thoughts from coming in and feeling like you are being judged all the time. Cognitive Behavior therapy is good skill to use for Social Anxiety Disorder.

[@vidoesvideos]

I love how you spelled "subscribe" wrong in the background

[@Aleeanxiousme]

Now that you've pointed this out I'm wondering if I should take him seriously or give him a pass....hahah

[@J61996]

Good observatipn bro!

[@eytheljanelambo8779]

LOL

[@mynameischicken3323]

9/10 this video made me kinda anxious funny thing is I’m to nervous to tell the doctor so yeah Kinda sucks My troubles 1) talking with strangers ( doctors, police, employees etc 2) going places is a no can’t cope with people 3) when my sister brings a friend over even when we are almost the same age can’t deal with it 4) large crowds like the mall or at a concert Man can’t even take my own order or tell the doctor I also some times start thinking of something I shouldn’t have thought about and start building it up till I break and start crying and having an attack

[@moonpriest8016]

My name Is Chicken I would go to the docter but I’m 13 and whenever I’m in a room closed with someone else talking about my problems is really scary

[@slimeessentials6870]

I feel the same way and I don't know what to do I'm 14 and all I get nervous talking to younger teachers closer to my age and my face gets red and I also think about stuff I don't wanna think about and I feel you.

[@AlaysiaK]

5/10 its crazy because I'm more anxious talking to people I've known for years on top of years but I'm not anxious when talking to strangers🤔

[@nanaTUBE96]

Alaysia K same here!

[@Sofiacenzez]

Same

[@HelloKittyFreak96]

This happens to me also

[@shunkela]

I'm the same way

[@solbilvao785]

Same thing happens to me. I get slightly nervous when talking to strangers, but when it comes to friends or family that I haven't seen in a long time I might get ten times more anxious, especially with my friends, because I'm so focused on behaving normally so that they won't think I'm weird and go away. It's really sad...

[@goppy6329]

I hate presentations so much! I immediately start shaking, sweating, my heart beats like hell and my grammar is all messed up. And when somebody asks me why I shake I just feel like I want to cry and never show myself in public ever again.

[@gayerthanyou6025]

i scored 9/10 because on the "talking to people you know" thing it depends. is it a close friend? usually no problem. immediate family? usually no problem. person i just met? yes. relatives? usually yes. teachers and stuff like that? usually.

[@skloofy]

I'm too scared to ask my parents to go to a doctor because they might not accept and I'll be too embarrassed to talk to them. (I'm afraid of rejection) What do I do?

[@ananyasahay]

I'm in the same boat as you:(

[@EvilEnsembleStars]

Same

[@mariahdariah8120]

Uff same... Or they believe I can do it on my own....

[@crazywhale6737]

This is exactly my problem dude...ugh I can relate

[@unknownfr6826]

I felt the same way but just tell them and I’m sure they will understand. I felt the same way and thought I wouldn’t be able to tell them but trust me if it makes u feel more comfortable u can text them it like I did

[@BcOriginal]

I got an 8 but I'm way to scared to go to a doctor about it for fear I don't have anxiety and I'm just being silly, since I know there are ppl who have it way worse than me! I also feel like I should be able to get over it by myself but then I've always had a lot of worries and I'm scared of new things & new places. Takes me forever to do anything new... So I end up feeling stuck a lot but maybe that's just normal?

[@mrinalgrover2101]

BcOriginal Same

[@emmasvensson4378]

BcOriginal it's nothing wrong with getting help. Like you have the same right to go and get help even though you twisted your ankle instead of breaking it, I hope you understand what I meant by that.. you don't need to have the worst anxiety in the world to be able to get help. I hope you all the best!

[@laniewisniewski1812]

I feel you, I asked my mother about it and told her it wasn't just nerves and she said that I just want attention... so great when family doesn't believe you.

[@bourbonrose3726]

BcOriginal I hate new things and places too. Change in general. I fear change of any kind.

[@ohgod5347]

BcOriginal ME

[@james7834]

school makes me so anxious... i haven‘t been to school for almost 3 months bc of corona and i was so happy and relaxed and i went back to school yesterday and i‘m literally freaking out

[@sweetsherbet13]

I scored a 7. I already knew I had it anyway.

[@brekkleg820]

DONT self diagnose

[@mommakimmins5554]

I like that you don't act like this is a diagnosis guide, but merely something to determine if you should talk to your doctor about the level of anxiety. Thank you for leaving the professional diagnosis to the professionals

[@haylee5005]

my anxiety is so bad I'm to scared to tell anyone because I think they'll just be like "stop being dramatic its just a phase" or just straight make fun of me just thinking about telling anyone gives me anxiety and then i start to doubt myself like with my bipolar disorder I don't tell anyone because all i think is what if im making this up like do I really have this when every time i take a test i get all of the answer that would say i have them even like professional websites that they i should get it checked but i'm to scared

[@redpoppy9113]

Haylee Lake Um, it might help if you go check it, but when you come there, dont say: I have it. but instead ask them: Do I have it? I mean, it is ok to ask, so there shouldnt be any problem. If they say you dont have it, you can just say thanks, walk away and never see them again. Or if they say you do have it, you can tell others not scared that they will think you are making it up, becose doctor said you have it, so thay have to agree to it. And you can get some treatment to make it better. At least, that would help me...

[@coleslawisnasty4727]

I get anxiety from just looking at people. 😓 Sometimes I feel uncomfortable even talking and sharing my opinions with my best friends (correction: best FRIEND), and don’t even get me STARTED on talking to teachers! 😳 You know what really makes my heart race? When the teacher makes you do partnered projects! And if you have to pick your parters, I internally dying and just sitting there until I’m the last one and my teacher’s like: “Who wants to be partners with her?” Which is REALLY embarrassing because I think that everyone is just staring at me and judging me and thinking that I’m a loser who has no friends. And when they assign parters, I’m scared that whoever I’m with is super disappointed that I’m their partner and that that much rather be with someone else, and I always have the worst luck with that and I always get partnered with like the cool good looking popular boy who just talks to everyone while I do everything because I’m way too nervous to ask them to help, more or less talk to them in general. I stutter a lot and say really dumb things in front of people (pretty much everybody) and I’m just so socially awkward and it’s so embarrassing 😰. And also when you see someone you know at the store or something and you start sweating and pretend that you don’t see them and you just want to leave. Oh and when you mom just freaking embarrasses you and like fixes the tag sticking out if you dress or something. OR WHEN SOMEONE CATCHES YOU STARING AT THEM 😫!!! And also whenever I have a concert (mandatory of course, I’d never do that out of my own free will) then he always like screams my name and PURPOSELY embarrasses me!! I feel like I have to be nice to everyone even if they are super jerky because I’m scared that I’ll make a bad impression and that even if a make one wrong move that they’ll think that I’m a total jerk. And I HATE going to the store and my mom makes me go get something and people are probably like, “Isn’t she too young to be here alone?” Or even they make you wait in the checkout like while they go grab something. 😭 So yeah I get anxiety in pretty much every sing social event... Sorry for ranting about my social anxiety 😓

[@AuthenticMentalHealth]

Firstly you don't need to apologise about ranting, you can rant as much as you want here, we love you and support you! You are NOT alone❤️ How are you today/tonight? Do you follow us on Twitter or I.G? twitter.com/autmentalhealth instagram.com/authenticmentalhealth

[@madeliefbiemans7921]

i scored 8 andi notice its getting worse by the week. i have social anxiety and have always been afraid to go outside alone im finally in therapy for it and i have medication for my panic attacks so that helps me a lot but i have to quit school this year because i keep having panic attacks when im there. therapy is going really slow so i look forward to see how you live with it and hope to get some tips out of it. great video!

[@mialrs1323]

I hate having social anxiety it affects my whole life but I face fears every day

[@PiccoloPam2368]

cool hair man

[@AuthenticMentalHealth]

PiccoloPam2368 thanks mate!!

[@PiccoloPam2368]

[@no_one_lol]

8/10 but I already knew I have social anxiety. Still too anxious to go to a doctor or even my parents about it

[@klausfoxfoot7234]

from taking these tests I realized how HIGHLY LIKELY that my mind is fucked up pretty badly

[@amytisa]

I usually take some deep breaths, try to think about something positive, and keep telling myself that everything's fine and there is nothing to be afraid of. Although I'm not really sure yet if I'm suffering from SA or what, but it really sucks.

[@arfbark]

I have social anxiety and I’m generally a quiet person but the second someone steps into my space I freak tf out and normally have a panic attack. Lmao I’m a freak.

[@AuthenticMentalHealth]

You are not a freak!!

[@frozen.gogurt7184]

I’ve had SAD forever and I’ve finally been diagnosed and getting help. It’s honestly wonderful.

[@sum1221]

When I say something to someone, but they don’t say anything back I just stay quiet, because I always get ignored, so now i don’t talk to almost anyone anymore I only really talk to my brother and cousin

[@piercethedresa1335]

I'm diagnosed and I got 10/10, I don't like suffering from SAD at all

[@AuthenticMentalHealth]

PierceTheDresa it's horrible isn't it? Do you have any tips to help people?

[@rihabgu9590]

i have a voice in my head who say bad think going to happing and it start to picture it in front of my eyes

[@jasminex6421]

that doesn't really sound like social anxiety.... i mean schizophrenias have voices in there head.... but idk if im taking you too literal but idk

[@heyimaudreyy8342]

pinkdimples msp i think they mean thoughts. like they start to think, "i'll fail."

[@aurum737]

Off topic but the way you make your voice clear is just really grounding. It's almost calming

[@farkaskrisztina6011]

When you just asked these questions i felt so bad 😵 10/8 and i always have fears in every situation, not just talking with people

[@nathanieltodd3131]

Hey guys, I’m 18 and I scored a 7/10 on this and I haven’t been diagnosed but I’m 100% sure I have SAD. I have a speech impediment to where I can’t pronounce my r’s and people have made fun of me my entire life for it and it makes it so much worse and is most likely the origin of my anxiety. I’m scared to death to talk to anyone besides my closest friends and family and even then I still feel anxious but not too much. I had speech therapy when I was little but it never helped. I’ve tried to learn now on my own but nothing works. It’s not easy to overcome my anxiety because of that. It’s not a normal case of fear of being judged even when you aren’t. I’m openly judged constantly and whenever anyone points it out I want to curl up in a ball and die and then proceed to not talk to anyone for a few days. Please help... I can’t stand this.

[@meriameoujamaa3497]

Same :,(

[@hellobuddy6806]

How are you doing now?

[@user-if4dy7lr5n]

I might be wrong but did he blink during the video? Even once?:D

[@britneymontgomery7310]

Marina B. yes at .16sec

[@tinaa851]

Marina B. What if he blinked when you blinked 👀?

[@tasnim4113]

XD

[@mido3ds]

Kuraiko 3:22

[@ashleym2792]

At 0:30 lmao

[@POPDATA]

He's the kind of guy i would hang out with ... he really looks passionate about these important topics

[@ArchitGamingAG]

It's just so awkward when you try to say something or reply to someone asking you something to seem normal like everyone else, but having your mind go blank, forgetting words, difficulty in translating languages (im trillingual so its extra hard), and forgetting simple grammar which im really good at

[@baileynichols5531]

this isn't relevant but you are extremely attractive and have really pretty eyes

[@AuthenticMentalHealth]

bailey nichols thank you that was a really nice comment to read! Iv had a few people call me an ugly tramp, had a comment like that yesterday, but thank you for being so nice❤️

[@jasminex6421]

he is!

[@xloiscraig]

lagitly i have been really anxious about being with friends , out in public, talking to tue class and talking to my family and being in public

[@AuthenticMentalHealth]

You're NOT alone here my friend! I have social anxiety!

[@cgbell1123]

9/10. Kinda guessed bc one of my panic attacks happened because I had to present that day, it has happened many times since I've started trying to heal mentally. But I always remember no matter how bad I feel in the moment, I will feel much better knowing I worked it out. It's like that say, it feels like you're taking 1 step forward and 10 steps back, but it's all in your head. Ask those around you if they notice. Most of them Will! 😊

[@nerdymom2]

Thanks for the video buddy.I just started congitive behaviour tharapy and am excited to heal!

[@AuthenticMentalHealth]

I'm glad to hear that mate! I would also highly recommend you speak to someone here who can help you - betterhelp.com/authenticmentalhealth

[@chaoscore09]

realize how he DOESN'T FUCKING BLINK

[@kaitlyn8390]

I have been diagnosed with Social Anxiety, and I got a 6/10

[@yllwhrn]

Thank you for this helpful test!it makes my social anxiety so much clearer. 🙏🏼

[@sierrawilson1637]

Thanks for this video man. I have mild social anxiety. Nothing too serious but I still get help for it.

[@nancytacza82]

Jesus helped me. Knowing how much I'm loved has set me free. I do struggle, but never anywhere near how bad I was. I never wanted to go to the doctor because it seemed impossible to talk to someone about it. But Jesus does not look at me the way I look at me. I thought my social anxiety was who i was and i hated myself..i hated myself because I hated that I couldnt beat this. I just wanted to be myself. I felt so trapped and it was such a dark place. A lonely place. But my goodness has Jesus changed my life! He notices and sees you guys and loves you past what you can imagine. If wanna talk to me let me know! 😊

[@jnayacunningham5424]

Of course religion was brought into this 🙄

[@emilyedward8502]

Can u blink more

[@jojovaldez3926]

I don’t know if I have it but I got 7/10. Some things that make me think I have it is when I go out into a store and I see people I start to sweat, a heat rush comes down through my whole body, I feel like they are all looking at me and judging me by my every move. Or when I have to buy something I have words in my head but nothing comes out I start to sweat the heat comes back and I feel like there is a huge weight on me. I am young are these things that show social anxiety cause I have a lot more cases like this.

[@jillinine8334]

Sometimes, after I have conversations with people I think of all the things I said to them and start worrying that they "took it the wrong way" or "Don't like me anymore" and its a loop that continues in my head of regret that I said all the wrong things. It loops until I find something to take my mind off it or say something that starts a different loop of guilt and worry. I don't know how to help it and I often don't speak to anyone unless I'm spoken to to avoid this.

[@amersyed8620]

I just been dealing with it whole my life. Unfortunately.

[@AuthenticMentalHealth]

I would highly recommend you speak to someone here who can help you - betterhelp.com/authenticmentalhealth

[@kyleesvlogs8478]

You don’t blink often do you

[@madidofficial]

Answered yes/2 to 4/5 questions. Constant things run through my mind, I stutter my words, I get awkward and I'm constantly thinking "what if I'm talking to much? What if I'm annoying"

[@Deryasvoice]

I live in Turkey and no one knows about anxiety here. Today i had an attack in the middle of the class while my friend was just talking to me and all my friends were like "???" And another friend called to get my attention but i was shaking so bad so my bestfriend just told her "i don't know she's acting weird". And she was like "why are you acting like this these are all people you talk to on a daily basis" and later on i tried to explain what happens to me in those kinds of situations. Now as an aftermath of the attack, I have a horrible headache and am feeling nauseous.

[@areyouokay3717]

The guy just said, "5 or less" and then, "5 or more." 5: am I a joke to you?!

[@RajaReign78]

What's funny to me is I never get nervous talking to complete strangers, but I do get what I call word vomit and share way too much information about myself with random strangers. I scored an 8 😐

[@rosina742]

same tbh

[@ruki8275]

If only social anxiety wasn't in my life,I could be the person I wanted to be and do everything.

[@AuthenticMentalHealth]

You're not alone feeling this way my friend especially here at authentic mental health! I would highly recommend you speak to someone here who can help you - betterhelp.com/authenticmentalhealth

[@lblax3279]

One time I had a panic attack at school because people were reading my story. I started crying and hyperventilating. I don’t tell anyone I just zone myself out from everyone around me and lay on the floor.

[@AuthenticMentalHealth]

You are not alone going through this my friend, have you ever spoken to anyone before about this?

[@lblax3279]

Just yesterday I told my dad about it

[@nodoby6943]

omg dude calm down. you sound so intense it's kind of uncomfortable.

[@kayleighblake1342]

I scored 10 and I don't deal with it I freeze up and break down😕

[@xeirrro]

When im around other people, especially strangers, i feel overwhelmed and as if I can't breath and it's way worse with a large group of people (4 or more for me) and I try to get out as soon as I can and find sonbody I know or just leave the building, park, house, etc. I feel safe at home but when we go to the grocery store, the gas station, or even at school I feel as if there are more people than there actually are and I just feel scared and I either don't talk at all, or only talk with my closest friends. It felt good to finally say that.

[@crapet8144]

Literally speaking to anyone makes me anxious, friends, family, obviously strangers.. it's terrifying. I start to tear up and god knows what happens when someone (like a teacher) yells at me. I just breakdown. I don't know if it's social anxiety but right now I just say that I'm "socially awkward". I don't understand how people can be so comfortable talking to people... Crowds make me feel very unsafe and feel like breaking down, like when I get yelled at. My parents always tell me to talk to them but sometimes I feel like they're getting everything wrong. They tell me that everyone else goes through this and that I'll be fine. That doesn't help much.. I've told them that I can't deal with school but they said that I should go and that I just don't want to go like everyone else. At least I'm only going for most of the day rather than the whole day now... 5 hours out of 7. I do try to speak to people and sometimes find it fun, as being in my room by myself all day everyday isn't healthy... But it's only if I know them closely, like if they're my parents. Even then I still get anxious though. School isn't helping even if it isn't a whole day, I still have to walk through crowded halls. The teacher said that going out of class earlier or later would be better but.. standing infront of a full class sitting down? I can't. Enjoy my vent. And thanks for reading, that made me feel somewhat better :)

[@AuthenticMentalHealth]

I'm glad just writing this has made you feel better and I'm sorry to hear what you are going through! You are not alone here at authentic mental health

[@leslyluna2143]

6/10 So......yeah 😕

[@christie3835]

Lesly Luna same 😐

[@leslyluna2143]

Christie A. You think you have anxiety cuz I think I do 😐

[@WishingIris]

My mom had asked me if I wanted to go to a wedding 2 days before. She already knew I was going to say no. Today my dad was ready to drag me out. Everyone was in the car except for me and my mom. I couldn't help but cry, telling her why she had given me a choice if they were going to decide for me. I heard my mom and my dad arguing and it just made me feel worse. Somehow my mom had convinced him. Here I am now in my room feeling like I'm the worst whiny daughter anyone can have. I feel weak and afraid. I know everyone around can see that and it bothers me so much. I feel like I can keep myself locked in my room, draw forever and I would be more than okay with that. I've just graduated high school, I haven't gotten my drivers license, afraid to get a job, can't talk to my friend who is going to college unlike me afraid I would just drag her with me telling her all my problems. I just feel lost.

[@thewritergrl]

You're pretty awesome for making these videos

[@leziko9493]

I can't even make a step outside, when i do so, the only thing i want is to get back home, a horrible feeling of death, i start to walk home as fast as i can, because of that feeling of "being seriously trapped" or like "there's no way to escape" and in that moment i feel that death is here... And now, even at home i have horrible panic attacks 24/7, a very painful sensation like i'm dying, i think that life isn't real, that i'm not in my body :'( omg help me...

[@AK-dn7vl]

For this amazing video, I will give it a score of 10/10, and for this amazing concept for a KZbin channel I will give it a score of 100/10. Just amazing and very helpful videos, we need more of these kind of videos.

[@brandimunguia]

I have a service/companion dog that helps me so much with my social anxiety. She is there for me to cuddle or focus on whenever I am feeling anxious.

[@maddydavis5254]

When I was still very young I thought I was just very very shy but then when it got to high school until now (college) it's way worse than before. I knew i have a social anxiety - whenever I hear the word and do a presentation/report, my body starts shaking more than a bit, I stutter a lot and have major mental blocks, and my heart beats so fast i sometimes feel pain in my chest - I avoid talking to people and pretend i don't see or hear them just bc i feel judged everytime and they say I'm a snob - I feel super uncomfortable when I'm in a crowd or a room full of people and i tend to fidget excessively - I can't even join a club or apply for a job because of interviews - I hate public speaking - i want other people to speak or open up a conversation first - i ignored a lot of things happening around me that involves confrontation/talking - I make excuses to not go to parties - I'm afraid of making new friends - I prefer text over calls or video calls - I try to rehearse what i have to say before talking to someone for important matters - im afraid to buy or order something over the counter - i always look for things by myself on stores because I feel claustrophobic if sales people gets to me - I prefer to say nothing instead of saying what's on my head - I have pessimistic thoughts How bout you guys, how do you feel?

[@MissionNeetPgMarch]

Living without anxiety must feel Wonderful. I experience that when I've just woken up so I'm groggy and don't really care.

[@rodneysmith7696]

10/10 I hate feeling like this all the time and feeling like i have absolutely nobody in the world to talk to at all. I have wanted and tried saying something to my mom and i can't even do that, then I've thought about seeing a therapist but too anxious and scared to even go to the doctor. I just dont know what to do anymore and the longer I do nothing the further and further I slip away from the possibility of feeling 'normal'

[@Chezasflower13]

Just reading these comments makes me feel better. I hate that so many people are suffering with SAD but I'm glad I'm not alone. ✌🏾

[@friedrichnietzsche9767]

I recently got diagnised with social anxiety and this test proves it

[@djh0lden]

Scored 10/10 and very high on your GAD video. Ive recieved help from doctors via meds of a few types which made me feel ill and even worse. Excercise helped with the depression side of things which now seems to have gone but I've been anxious since about 6yrs of age and my councillior reckons it allnstemmed from bad stage fright I the 1st nativity play I had. I kept it all to myself until recent years when asult life became to much to hide from it any longer. Every aspect of my life is affected by my anxiety and I want it to f*ck off now because its really tiring and holding me back. Help!

[@shipthemall4209]

My troubles: -I scared of talking to nearly everyone (including family sometimes and I have no friends - either untrustworthy or I'm too scared to talk) -Hate being alone - still don't talk to the people I'm with -When people laugh and I walk by I have an instant feel they're laughing at me when they're not so I get all nervous and walk faster -Someone makes eye contact or stares at me and I don't know them (sometimes I do but barely know them) I freeze a little and try not to make contact with them -Have trouble making friends because I feel they might be a bad influence or I can tell they're not gonna be my friend for long/I'm extremely shy which makes it worse and always aware of strangers around me -My heart races when I'm out in the open and I know people will possibly look at me -I try to blend in a lot more than to stand out because I'm worried to get bullied -Until about the age of 8 I growled at people if they talked to me and I didn't know them (This is true and I sometimes still do but very quietly so they don't hear) -I can barely ask anyone (like a doctor, teacher, waiter, cashier ect) anything so I have to ask my twin brother to do stuff like that for me -Always stay in my room because I'm scared if I go out of my room and talk to my family I will say something wrong or bad by accident and hide away because I'm scared they will mock me about it and I prefer to be alone in my room because I feel safe -Every time at parents evening mostly all the teachers say I should be more confident and it's been a while and I'm still getting that feedback since primary/middle school and I'm in secondary/high school now -Lie about my emotions and act happy when I not so people don't worry about me and it cause more drama then my average life already (Edit) I constantly ask my parents for homeschooling but they don't have enough money for that so I can't do that and they still don't know the reason why because I won't tell the because again I'm worried it will cause more drama for me If anyone has any suggestions on what I should do please help! Either reply or email me at [e-mail] , thank you.

[@wellhelltherefellwhuman4637]

I have social anxiety and it's so hard feeling like you're annoying everyone and ruining their lives just by existing. It feels like everyone is pretending to be ok with you when really they all hate you, whether they know you or not

[@mii-moo2915]

anxiety when i get a doctor appointment,start of school,all alone in public,talking to people and presenting or standing infront of lots of people. wow im a mess

[@TheAngie147]

Tbh my heart was racing ALOT when u said a couple of those situations

[@mjrug9448]

I hate social anxiety so much I swear it’s like the worst thing ever

[@samuelnicholson7905]

I have being suffering from social anxiety for years and when I eventually plucked u the courage to tell my parents they just told me too "grow up stop being silly" and just thought I was attention seeking and won't let me go to the doctors and now I don't know what to do.

[@CandyBrielle]

Him talking about us talking to somebody about things is making me cry

[@nieshamae]

I got perfect score. 10/10 I'd been talking this with my family about my anxiety but they don't care . I wish I get treatment. 😞😞

[@bookbutterfly6613]

Please tell me if I’m socially anxious, or just a shy introvert: -I always tend to say “yes” to literally everything my friends say, except if their idea is just ridiculously insane, where I’d just say what I’m feeling and attempt to laugh it off so they won’t hate me (in my head at least) -I always question everything I do -I always think everyone I encounter is judging me, and the smallest things (like dropping things) make me feel nervous -I fake-laugh even if I don’t think what my friends just said was funny, so that they wouldn’t hate me (in my head) -Even if I sit with a group of friends, I’m always the third wheel and stay absolutely silent. -I hate attention and presentations, and situations where I have to choose between two friends, with a high chance of the other hating me (in my head) -I crave approval, but not in front of the whole class bc everyone would be staring at me -Presentations and attention in front of ANYONE sends my heart flying -I usually let my friends make decisions so they wouldn’t think I’m controlling or bossy (in my head) -When I say something and no one answers, I think they think I’m too chatty and annoying -I am EXTREMELY sensitive to social cues, and when people sound even a bit annoyed, I back down 10 miles to get them not to hate me -I am crazy at home, and more warm to close friends, which I have a few, but I have to fake laugh with them

[@watt3924]

Book Butterfly dam didn’t think I’d relate to one comment this much

[@bookbutterfly6613]

WATT lol

[@toughadb]

I got a 6, 2 on the first question and 2 on the last one. On the second question I gave myself a 1 because even though I feel high levels of anxiety by myself, when I'm with my friends I don't really feel much anxiety even in a busy place. I don't really feel anxiety with my friends unless I'm in my head too much and they want me to talk about what's going on emotionally or mentally, and standing in a group I don't feel that much anxiety unless it's a group I don't know that well. But talking to a whole room kills me completely.

[@johannasweet1120]

9/10. Talking to strangers is kind of ok because if I do something weird it wont matter because they wont see me ever again, but its still anxiety inducing. Everything else was a huge 2

[@samalama5541]

Sometimes I'll just start tearing up or crying in the middle of an uncomfortable conversation. Like the other day I was asking my math teacher for help one on one and I almost started crying. I'm not sure if she noticed, but I felt really embarrassed either way. It usually just happens with people I at least know already though, and intimidating people (mostly adults) I think part of it is that I think I'll mess up the interaction and they'll dislike me or something, and even though I tell myself that that's rediculous, it doesn't stop it. I'm not sure what to do tbh. Oh and I scored a 7/10 but I haven't been diagnosed.

[@mitchellhollow8990]

Every public place I go to I get anxious, being in school makes me anxious, meeting a stranger makes me nervous, being in a group makes me really nervous, given my own suggestions in conversations make me nervous everything I do basically makes me REALLY NERVOUS the other day I was so nervous and almost had a panic attack cause I was at a village Halloween block party.

[@bourbonrose3726]

Just like with OCD, unless someone has social anxiety, they don't understand. I've been suffering from both of these since childhood. It's so hard to cope at times.

[@thiziri4373]

I hate being young with social anxiety because whenever I tell someone, they just laugh and say its just a phase..it honestly sucks "not being old enough" to have social anxiety.

[@ankitabanerjee4369]

The fear of being judge. I never participated in any function in my school. I always prepare a conversation in my mind before talking to people even if that person is someone I know for years so that I didn't say something stupid. Talking to a stranger or for the matter to anyone over the phone. Going to places. Being the centre of attention. The list is very long I truly hope that's it's social anxiety because if not than I don't know what to do.