Young Woman Seeks Help for Severe Social Anxiety

The Doctors are joined by behavioral expert Gary Coxe to help a young woman suffering from severe social anxiety and a verbal disorder.
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[@user-dp2jo3lf1f]

the worst thing is when nobody around you feels how much you suffering ..so sad :(

[@kaylacote5376]

youssef youssef God bless

[@lastella1994]

I have the same problem and it's not something funny people think it's you being extremely shy.But no one asks to be born with a shy temperament and social anxiety.

[@-._.-._--._.-._--._.-._--._.-.]

Yeah Man and no one understands when u try to explain it to them the fkin retards are like aah it will go awayy no problems

[@khalilrazak6486]

So true.

[@khalilrazak6486]

@@lastella1994 Exactly and I only think a person who suffers or had suffered from social anxiety can understand and relate but people who haven't can't. I don't understand how other people don't feel overwhelming anxiety in social situations.

[@alyssagangi5341]

For all of you saying she isn't that severe and is exaggerating etc just remember that you have no idea what she is going through and what's going on in her head. You can literally hear in her voice that she is nervous and on the verge of tears. Remember that everybody's disability is different and you aren't better than her or have it harder than her just from what you see in a 3 minute clip. It's so damaging to have that said to you, that what you are feeling isn't real or a big deal. Disgraceful.

[@xHarlequin]

Lol if that's severe I must be a train wreck. I wouldn't even be able to talk to the producers or anyone on the show without stuttering and looking nervous the whole time.

[@anonymouscode7568]

xHarlequin same

[@pound4pound740]

xHarlequin lmfao same here

[@minstac1530]

She was probably paid. This is nothing compared to social anxiety. Quit making a joke out of it greedy monsters.

[@newleft2254]

Social anxiety is extremely complex. You can have a very very severe case which disappears in some situations and is very prominent in others. For example, you can be confident during structured social interaction (Going to the GP or the Bank) but you can find it impossible to interact with people in a more free environment, eg restaurants or grabbing a drink. I have a friend like this and she hasn't been to a dinner in years but is cool to do preplanned stuff.

[@MagicMama1]

Leah Rose f

[@sportzchimp9115]

I understand what you're going through. My partner has severe social anxiety too. He worries that people are judging him and criticizing him. It goes back to being bullied at school, and having a strict parent. He's a kind and sensitive person. I just wish people would help him out more.

[@thatguyoverthere6531]

facepalm*

[@shining7733]

@Starscream91 bullshit

[@catV295]

I understand i have the exact same thing my dads an alcoholic and i used to get bullied at school but I've now left school Try by getting a job thats the biggest step And reward yourself whenever you do something great socially ☺️ i hope he is ok my prayers are with you both 💞😊

[@khalilrazak6486]

I totally understand her and feel her pain but what I realised is that all the people I've met with this disorder are the most caring, compassionate, good hearted people ever.

[@BimmerWon]

Not me. I’ve grown resentful of everyone over the years. I have violent fantasies almost everyday where I’m killing people.

[@nimbuscloud2385]

talk shows are bullshit. if that's severe anxiety then mine is off the charts. OFF, THE, CHARTS!!!

[@XLRBoss]

Mines were too, but working at a store helps cure a lot of it.

[@SuperMiley1994]

Same, how could she look at the the cashier in the eye? Cuz i cant fucking do that and my hands would be shaking when i hand in the cash.

[@kurtishorvath3656]

Nimbus Cloud my face gets so hot around my eyes it literally burns my eyes and i start to shed tears as my eyes water.. Thats the worst shit it looks like im crying ffs..

[@michaelreyes2794]

If you want some great treatment options for social anxiety then go here: HootSpeak. com

[@withhernosestuckinabook2507]

I have social anxiety and it's true that physical symptoms suck. But just because someone doesn't look anxious, it doesn't mean that they're not. She might be good at masking.

[@Badboyifier]

going alone vs with someone is totally different

[@waggawaggaful]

Right. Because you have protection against the mob. The violent, ignorant hordes that time and again act irrationally, rounding up entire populations and gassing them or hanging you for witchcraft because you think or look different. The fear is a response to real threats.

[@pound4pound740]

kipupking true

[@Latin089]

Exactly!!

[@lorraine70]

Exactly that's what I was thinking

[@rastararri4579]

Fact

[@Alice45894]

I feel like this is belittling what real social anxiety feels like. When it's "severe" you wouldn't be able to go on a TV show like this and it isn't that easy to just rewire your mindset. You don't just go to the store and get a bit of help and boom your completely fine. I wouldn't even be able to speak to the therapist the way she is.

[@psychologisthira5844]

exactly!

[@mimmii]

I agree

[@velvet123]

xxAlicexxhnp I'm thinking the same thing. I don't have as much social anxiety but in the past. I would not want a camera near me and also would be stumbling all over my words.

[@Rach113]

The only way to conquer fear is to face it. A therapist I went to did almost the exact thing that man did. It's called exposure therapy. You keep doing what you fear until you bring your anxiety levels down. It's probably going to take her a lot longer than that one session I'm sure.

[@kylercollier385]

+xxAlicexxhnp ik u prob got severe S.A and are probably jealous but chill on homegirl cause your soundin like a hater

[@ArmandoLuis1318]

I have this and I understand what she is going through a lot of people think people like her don't exist or that people just make things up

[@sportzchimp9115]

+Lonely Wolf It's because they have no personal experience of it.

[@sportzchimp9115]

For sure. It takes a lot of imagination and empathy to put yourself in another persons shoes.Anxiety is one hell of a bitch!

[@sportzchimp9115]

Sorry to hear that. I don't suffer from it myself, but I can appreciate how difficult it is.

[@ivanoblak6927]

+Lonely Wolf the greatest results that i've had was with the Seans Shy Program (i found it on google) - definately the most useful idea that I have ever seen.

[@ArmandoLuis1318]

+Ivan Oblak thank you for the info

[@xbendiistraw]

Worst is when people assume that you are stuck-up but if only they knew how much you want to be accepted

[@elijahtaylor527]

"Is she really a normal person?" The fuck?! What is meant by "normal", this is why people have it so hard in this society.

[@MissShadowheart101]

Elijah Taylor Literally how I felt.

[@starburst9053]

Elijah Taylor it just means she doesnt have irrational thoughts

[@Turkpirelii]

I was the most i mean the MOST social guy in my hood, in school. I dont know what happend to me i really dont and it sucks, Nowadays i can't speak properly i just get nervous speaking and communication even with my closest friends and it cost me my friendship. I feel guilt not telling about it because i lost so much i never spoken about it to anyone. It started to happen when i was 19 i started to get confused something was wrong with me, I couldn't talk to anyone i was getting so much just overwhelming i was, so nervous for nothing i didn't understand a damn thing. Something was really wrong and i couldn't understand what. Bad things started to happen in my life and i couldn't take it anymore so i jumped in a Depression thats why caused my first anxiety. After getting out of depression, i wasn't myself anymore i couldn't speak communicate, like i said i couldn't figure out why . But as time goes i search for long time and i finally understood i had SAD. There were times i was about to end my life, times i didn't really wanna live. But as time goes I'm today pretty ok sometimes i feel good. But i keep challenge myself i go out and do whatever hang out with the friends i have i guess. Sometimes i feel so lonely and sad, I'm trying to block that negative mind of mine. Like i said i was a teenager who loved my life, I loved it i wasn't feeling lonely wasn't feeling anytinhg just happy and strong My point is i missed out so much and still do it

[@TheKingthero]

Sooo Me !! 💔

[@Turkpirelii]

King thair ;( feel you

[@Zeno7741]

+Batuhan Uzel Could also be hormonal. Ask your doctor for a full blood test.

[@Turkpirelii]

+Fred Bread Hi Fred, could you be more specific, it sounds interesting, do you mean like my hormons went wrong at some point

[@TheKingthero]

I need an answer to this question too

[@Lavenderforestfairy]

This woman does NOT HAVE SEVERE SOCIAL ANXIETY. If they think this is bad they should see me

[@saarinenj1]

Lavender Fae ikr

[@minstac1530]

I agree.

[@cookiemonsterrr5116]

Same

[@boignyflynn2653]

Facts!

[@nolancain8792]

@joan rielo mine is selective. It can get so severe I can’t eat, I begin to shake, sweat, seize up, and my mind literally tells me “GET OUT.” Other times, I’m completely normal in an environment I’m comfortable with.

[@user-cm9sf7vs5h]

I've had it since high school, it really needs more funding to educate people understand it more.

[@AngelPrimsepski]

I have severe social anxiety and I'm hoping the military will cure it. Wish me luck at boot camp! Lol

[@AngelPrimsepski]

***** I think the only reason I have it so bad is because my confidence has been literally flushed down the toilet and floating in the sewers for 8 years now, becoming increasingly worse over time. I literally cant even talk to people anymore, old friends never stuck around to help me through anything and the only people who make an effort to see me are people who want to grope and force me to have sex. I have 0 friends and currently living with my parents who consider yelling and screaming at me a bonding moment. I think the military will help me gain my confidence back and finally be the person I'm supposed to be, maybe the difference is that I'm hopeful and want to change, I'm tired of the life I'm living at the moment. I leave Jan 31, wish me luck :)

[@AngelPrimsepski]

***** Yes I'm a girl.. Its ok I don't really think its as serious it sounds, i was just super naïve and continuously put myself into situations where I was unsafe, people saw that I was vulnerable and they preyed on it. I always felt like i didn't really have a choice or like my safety depended on whether or not I did what they told me to do. At that point I had no friends and my parents had thrown me out so didn't really care to know where I was nor were they answering their phones so if I ever did have something really serious happen to me, I had no one to call and no one who would report me missing. Luckily ive grown from it all and know what situations to avoid, I just still have ''friends'' who swear they are cool and just want to hang out yet are continuously trying to touch me even though ive specifically told them I don't like it and it takes me to a bad place. I just wish people respected boundaries but they don't and I'm just way too trusting. I'm more likely to blame myself then I am to think maybe theres something wrong with them. Along with social anxiety I have a lot of other issues too lol but I know I can get over them :)

[@AngelPrimsepski]

***** Yea, I put friends in quotes because that's what they like to call themselves... I'm actually joining the Air Force and thank you very much :)

[@user-dp2jo3lf1f]

good luck ;)

[@user-cc4kq6hl4c]

Joining the army is a bad decision but i hope it cures your anxiety

[@etta5487]

How is that severe? It's definitely not severe if she's able to go on camera and talk about her emotions without panicking.

[@AlexA-de7is]

Etta Jurima agree 100 percent.

[@AlexA-de7is]

Real life social anxiety will NOT allow u to be on camera like this. It'd be physically impossible. Shit is staged

[@Lindz2817]

Social anxiety manifests in different ways for different people. It is often situational and social meaning in person with other people. That's the way I am, also.

[@pound4pound740]

Etta Jurima true

[@yticalz]

If you knew how Social Anxiety was, you’d understand. I suffer from it. Don’t say something UNLESS you understand it.

[@user-cc4kq6hl4c]

My anxiety gets triggered in public speech, night clubs and weddings,.

[@kurdvid4355]

so just like that solved huh...i dont think this is severe social anxiety

[@hidinginmyroom2656]

It's not solved atall He just relaxed her From that 1situation She has to live with Social anxiety for the Rest of her life

[@jenot7164]

I’m pretty sure she has been in therapy for a long time.

[@PeppaPig-rs8yj]

I’m late but with someone next to me I’m quite comfortable in public, it’s when I’m alone. Not sure if the method is effective here. Seemed to be Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or a variation of it.

[@rosemary5294]

Hiding in my room zxxffgthhhggcftyuyyy

[@happycleanhouse]

Him standing over me and not to mention all the cameras around drawing more attention would just take me over the edge

[@notyourpieceofcake]

People with severe social anxiety will never let you shoot their videos! I have an aunt (neighbor), who is suffering from severe anxiety and​ she never let us take her pictures, and doesn't even talk much! She wasn't like this before, but it gradually developed! Now, after all these online services of bill payments, jobs and shoppings, we barely get to see her once in 4-5 months!

[@Qwistie_]

I have severe anxiety lost work and school... i dont mind pictures at all and seem really social in person. Anxiety is different person to person even the symptoms.

[@mae8859]

People saying she’s faking it. Gets me so upset I struggle with it and it’s sad not to be able to feel normal. Also for people that may not know social anxiety is different for everyone. I can go to the market but in family gatherings I can’t function. There’s specific family members that trigger my anxiety I don’t know why. Also taking pictures is painful only in specific situations not all. Again don’t judge someone you have no idea what goes on in their head.

[@sallywhatshername6866]

Awww she is so cute 💕 what a sweet girl, i hope she can get her anxeity under control long term.

[@mrpeachyplum]

I have severe social anxiety to the extent where I can't even answer the phone and all the blinds in the house need to be closed so to come on one of Americas national telly shows she doesn't have social anxiety from what I've just watched if I'm honest lol

[@mycelia_ow]

Louise, you sure it's not just severe paranoia?

[@doyoulikemyname3810]

you still alive?

[@doyoulikemyname3810]

you are me

[@masong4925]

I feel ya I struggle everyday and family tell me its all in my head!

[@PrincessCiara2671]

I have the same problem.I have social anxiety that's so severe that i've pretty much encased myself in it and my life is in my room.This has only been exacerbated by having chronic pain as well as amylophagia and i generally feel like a freak due to the latter.When i go in a store,if i see a person(s) down an isle,i'll go to another one until i find an empty one,and it's basically a game of bobbing and weaving in a maze to avoid people.I'm also 20,so i really know how this feels being of the age you should be a functioning adult,but severe social anxiety holds you back and you feel basically useless.Hopefully i can get some help like she did,and have that person explain to those around me that just think i'm being juvenile and immature.

[@topking403]

My social anxiety is so bad that I cannot even find a regular job I have to drive trucks for a living most times I cross my eyes because I don't want to even see people judging me.

[@topking403]

And I'm 30 years old it's just ridiculous

[@gengarsbutt]

gl to us all

[@laurpersonal427]

I have social anxiety too, if I could change one thing about me it would be to get rid of this disorder

[@LikeableAden]

Same.

[@ajc4182]

People say to me "oh your just shy" and I think i need serious help. My dad says its just a phase but its to the point where I dont even want to go to school or talk to people because my brains telling me that they think this and that about me when they probably dont. Its ruining my family relationships especially with my nan whos clearly depressed I wont ride in the front of the car with my grandad and shes convinced its because im embarrassed but if i tell her its because im scared of other peopke or what they think of me she will say dont be so fucking ridiculous

[@SL-pg4dh]

Ally C you are me. smh

[@reddykanta7337]

Gosh this lady is doing so well with her social anxiety. I for one have such severe reactions when I feel that I have to attend a social function or meet people. I hate weddings, I can’t stand huge crowds anywhere. Sometimes I break and cry so much when I’m having an anxiety attack. It’s so crippling and I feel so ashamed about my condition that I haven’t told anyone about it. My husband and children know about my condition since they live with me. I feel that if I told my mom, brothers, sisters or relatives about it they might think I’m weird, weak or just making up excuses to avoid social situations. The real truth of the matter is I’m petrified of such situations where I’m in a crowd room of people and I feel I’m being judged, looked down upon, thought of as worthless, bad etc. Seriously when growing up I always felt bullied and teased by my brothers, parents and my self esteem has been torn to shreds. The fact that I was abused as a child and unloved just makes my social phobia more worse. I wish I could enjoy life and not care about people’s opinions of me and what I do. I feel safe within my own little circle of family and I have such a hard time trusting people. Most of the time I have been ridiculed, made ashamed of my skin colour, and my clothes that I just don’t wanna be around people anymore.

[@lababygurl]

I'm sorry, I hope you see good changes soon ♥️

[@kylestewart4630]

I know it's been over a year, but if it's still a problem, even if it's getting better, hear me out. You have no idea how much it helps talking to family about it. And because it's a part of you that they'd never seen before, they'll be even more willing to help (and they'll bemost helpful because they know the real you).

[@princetonshot]

I have severe social anxiety. It looks like she doesn't even have it that bad.

[@temptaaecious]

Sally May seems like she was getting some type of treatment when the video was shot

[@Suntro]

Exactly, she described it properly but there are people who can't even communicate to the camera or people (or even an audience!) without having a panic attack. No disrespect to her situation but "severe" is not a way to describe her condition.

[@ajnaaasulj3935]

There are a few components to natural cures for shyness. One plan I discovered which successfully combines these is the Seans Shy Program (check it out on google) without a doubt the most useful resource that I've heard of. Check out the unbelievable information .

[@buggyman286]

Same here and it sucks. Looking for a job is a gargantuan task

[@mimikyu9186]

Same

[@Toxifulable]

Of course "social anxiety" and being on a tv show lol

[@KittyLuvYou]

Toxifulable Dude I would die.

[@PeteS_1994]

Well there are SA sufferers who make their own KZbin content.

[@Barsee23]

she actually doesn't appear on the show, they show a video of her but her parents do

[@emchorgan1]

its not that easy sometimes it can be ok when you have someone supporting you , but then a day or two on your own and you can totally go into your shell and not leave for 4 days. you guys are obviously very ignorant to this condition some experience things in different ways.

[@BimmerWon]

Social anxiety w/ adult selective mutism makes me fail every single job interview I go on. It doesn’t matter how brave I am or how hard I try. The physiological symptoms of anxiety prevent me from speaking or being able to think clearly. When I am able to speak it sounds very forced and uncomfortable to listen to. I record the Zoom interviews to try and troubleshoot my problems but I can never improve. The feedback I get every time is that I need to work on my communication skills. As a result, I have a master’s degree in engineering but I work as a test technician making less than half of what I should be making as an engineer with my degree. The company I was contracted to work for wouldn’t even hire me on as a full time technician despite the fact that I’ve been doing the job successfully for a year now on account of my communication skills. I’ve even been working more efficiently and accurately than the other technicians they did hire on so that was extremely discouraging and such bs. With communication skills being extremely important when it comes to engineering, I know that getting a job in engineering is a snowball’s chance in hell for me. It doesn’t matter that I graduated with highest honors from the honors program, I never worked as an engineer a day in my life. I never even got so much as an internship. I keep interviewing but failure is inevitable. Normally there are 3 rounds of interviews but I never made it past round one. I got my master’s degree when I was 23. Now I’m 25 and still not working as an engineer. I’m barely able to make enough money to not default on my loans and living out of my mom’s house. My life sucks because of this and I just wish the world would end already and everyone dies.

[@kaylilovesmakeup]

i have this and as soon as i seen this i started to friggin cry thank fuck other people are going through the same things i am.. makes me feel a bit better knowing I'm not alone *sigh of relief* !

[@SirCreepyPastaBlack]

I can hear her voice. I feel her pain. I’m glad to see that this is how masking can hurt us. But we have to make sure we don’t just let people know so we don’t do tmi. I hope she’s doing better.

[@SirCreepyPastaBlack]

Also, this is how it looks while she has someone supporting here and probably has been going through therapy for a bit. This seems like someone who’s either great at masking and just powered through it. Or she is truly getting better. I wish I knew what episode this was from

[@Themakeupchair15]

My bro has social anxiety stemmed from verbal abuse he's doing great now tho

[@36742650885]

she's precious

[@topking403]

Well to top my anxiety she's blessed that people don't publicly shame her

[@riaworld1016]

i LOVE YOU MORGAN!! im so proud of you (btw i worked with her) ❤💛💖💚💙

[@nachonachos2185]

No one cares

[@akidoesrandomthings9125]

I have social anxiety. I hardly talk, but if I have to read something, I read it so clearly and loud in fear of being yelled at. I also speak like normal when threatening someone, but other times in school I would actually just be unnoticeable (I was actually standing still during gym and no one called me out for it lol)

[@Qwistie_]

I totally relate. I seem totally normal to everyone but then when i go home and then want to go back to social situations.... i get overwhelmed. I have social anticipatory anxiety. I have quit so many jobs because i dont want to face some comments. I had the exact same experience of repressing my emotions as youth and teen and then going into young adulthood, it got so hindersome...

[@stevenhill2256]

My social anxiety can get so bad to where I will refuse to go in the store. It's been so bad to where I wouldn't leave my house for 3 to 4 months at a time. Not lying about those numbers either. It's getting easier, but it's still very difficult. When I walk out to check the mail, I stop behind my bushes first to make sure no cars are going to be driving by and that no one is outside on their porch so they can't see me. My family no longer even asks me to go out in public with them anymore because I just freak out the whole time. They say "ohhh just get over it" or "its okay" when in my mind it's the worst thing in the world. It's scary.

[@SuperMiley1994]

She understands me because no one else i know in person gets me. It's really tough, i can go outside but I'll be shaking. I can't get professional help because my parents dont think its really an issue.

[@Strangerdanger2004]

How r u now

[@mr.lonniebooker3205]

I hope and pray that one day that the doctors will be making over millions of antidotes as a cure for (SAD) as a possible 50/50 chance. Someday.

[@thatguyoverthere6531]

there is no cure my brother. We r our own cure.

[@doyoulikemyname3810]

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[@joeyricefried9621]

Being in that audience would make me nervous.

[@Tubayuno]

If my therapist accompanied me like that I'll get even more anxious 🙄

[@doyoulikemyname3810]

same

[@ashleepanda6621]

I feel this so much... :(

[@Latin089]

I suffer from severe social anxiety and I'm curious to know if anyone else with severe social anxiety has a problem giving someone instructions in person / over the phone but can clearly give instructions / directions via email... trying to communicate in person reminds of that scene in the matrix when Neo is being interrogated by the agents and his mouth starts disappearing.....😳

[@lonnyditella1569]

Being someone your not. There's the truth.

[@weirdo-gj5xz]

+Justin Sathue I agree. I found freedom through expressing my authenticity.

[@xxvikrantparthxx6493]

G U yaa thats what social anxiety actually mean at home alone with those people whom you are very comfortable with like your some family members or your childhood friend you can talk fluently without getting nervous but when you are social gathering you became an another kind of person and people will call you fake personality. but no its not cause during social gathering its my anxiety which stops me to talk to people without getting nervous or self concious. BUT my anxiety does not describes what im in real .anxiety makes you feel dump and always self consious about yourself in public but the matter is that you are not at all dump which you are showing in public..this social anxiety sucks..😞

[@sunsetglow1673]

@@xxvikrantparthxx6493 so what's the solution 😢💔 how's your situation now?

[@masong4925]

I was also physically and mentally abused from 6 years old til 31 years old by my Dad and family members i get really bad panic attacks and social anxiety!

[@nigahiga8574]

Idk exactly how severe my anxiety is but when I go out alone for shopping or for some official work, I walk really fast(though I didn't need to hurry) i even run out of breath while walking at that pace n yet I don't slow down. And I NEVER look straight while walking. My eyes are always on the ground to avoid eye contacts with ppl on the streets. N if I see that some guys are checking me out, I would try to figure out was wrong with me(is it the clothes I wore or do I look weird??). They say if you face your fears, you will eventually take control of ur anxiety but idk why it isn't working for me :/

[@jaysonfigueroa6075]

Severe social anxiety is truly relentless. It will not go away until you face your fears and talk to people. If this cannot be done then please get (real) therapy. You could be having a life right now that you would only dream of if it weren't for your social anxiety. The years WILL go by and there'll be nothing but regrets later on.

[@SPLIFBEATZ]

social anxiety is sydrom of deeper things going on in your psychy. certainly their were traumatising incidents in her past, she may got bullied for experessing her self, mocked shamed or guiltes her emotions. it's about getting in contact with these emotions so you are able to feal, heal and let go. nothing disappears without looking at it. what look disapperars, what resist persists. trust me i'm an emotianal mechanic lol without a degree but lots of experience. you can't take shit on icecream and and think it'll taste good. Maybe her sourounding of toxic (this one is huge) lots of betrayal, denial, minimisation of problems, gaslighting all this feeds into Anxiety. educate about all this folks. look at the spartan life coach, coach corey wayne, real social life dynamics, melanie tonia evans or lisa a romano. thank me later i wish her all the best.

[@hala-si3pn]

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👌🏻

[@ettaqouabeirouti5355]

I hope she's better by now 💔

[@user-og7vt6il1k]

I know your pain I’m dealing with the same thing

[@Cluless02]

So sorry. I know how it can be.

[@EstaC93]

I was diagnosed with selective mutism when I was littl. But I have a humorous personality

[@salmashabbir53]

I have same problem as her yeah i totally understand how she feels

[@Neitherherenorthere29]

I hope this video was just like a reenactment and this is something they worked in way before hand.

[@KATA-qc4qw]

One of the other symptoms I face as a result is ignoring people and keeping quiet. Taking out trash, leaving apt are huge hurdles scared of who I will meet

[@aelion7761]

I am also the same, I can be more comfortable if someone goes out with me, if I'm alone, I'm dead. I thought it will get better after time,but as much as I try to be social it create bad memories of my fail attempts and makes my condition worse. Wouldn't wish this on anyone.

[@ledam2654]

"She's buying something and playing a story in her mind." Yup. And for a lot of people with social anxiety, it was planted by abusive people, whether they were parents or school bullies or nasty teachers, etc. Those with this affliction need to TELL THEMSELVES a new reality. They should TELL THEMSELVES they are free.

[@wildsideoflife3992]

Honestly as someone with severe social anxiety, i struggle to speak, i struggle to articulate even if i slow down, my voice constantly cracks while im talking or im just totally unable to speak and I find it extremely hard to act normal, such as fidgeting and just having normal movements if that makes sense. I avoid going out if possible and i avoid social interactions as much as possible. N its gotten to the point talking or texting someone is extremely draining and stressful for me. Hearing her voice was just so painful. I really hope no one else has to go through this its incredibly awful.

[@timothygann9779]

Having the dude hover over me would be enough to make me feel like everyone is watching me and I would walk out from the paranoia alone..

[@sophiavaldez9307]

Seeing her in that crowded grocery store makes me anxious.

[@ahmedrajab2693]

I'm pretty sure I'm suffering from severe social anxiety, but I'm only 15 so I can't get help without my parents knowing that I'm sick, and for some reason I don't want anyone to know, it just doesn't feels right...

[@thatguyoverthere6531]

Ahmed Rajab it doesn't feel right because your parents may be part of the problem. You're stll very yong so i urge u to do something fast before its too late. This problem could take a lot outta your life if u don't do something about it soon enuf. Tell your parents about it, they're not the solution but they could lead u to the solution. U need to get involved with a 'jumpy' opposite sex fast! It's not the solution but it would lead u to it. U r different n that's why u r here. DO U BELIVE IN GOD? If u dont it MIGHT be harder to get out. God can lead u to your own path but u r going to have to walk through it yourself. N u may no longer need him(God).

[@doyoulikemyname3810]

@@thatguyoverthere6531 STFU

[@doyoulikemyname3810]

@@thatguyoverthere6531 your the reason God doesnt talk to us anymore

[@yellowmellow9339]

I have severe social anxiety. I have it more towards women for some reason than I do males, and it's not so much being in crowds, I get servers anxiety attacks when having to talk to people, to the point I'll feel like I'm going to puke or black out. but when interacting with me, some people can't tell. Don't judge this girl and say she's faking it when you have no clue what having this type of disorder is like.

[@SynthD]

Because of my social anxiety I use to do my shopping at 2-3 in the morning. Now that I can’t do this anymore is been extremely difficult. I can’t last more than maybe 30 mins in the store before I feel like I can’t breath anymore.

[@hal2166]

The worst part is when you think your doing ok and then your told your doing even worse

[@shawndugan9510]

I am for shure suffering from social anxiety. I act like myself and confident around people I know and trust. I do everything I thought otherwise I couldn’t do or even better around good company. Once I get put in a Crowd of strangers I don’t feel as exhilarated. Too much talk not enough play for the majority.

[@rush6968]

I get nervous on trains when people are so close to me.

[@laurax2744]

HOW IS THIS SEVERE FUCKING CHILL

[@Sarah_loves_matt]

i have this disorder and all through school i was told i was being self centered bc i think people are staring at me..

[@wzupppp]

I have this too but not that severe as her. In my teenage years i suffered more from it. Nowadays it hinders me in dating and talking to woman in particular. Also I want to start my own business and the part of dealing with people scares me. I dont know if I have social anxiety or im just a shy person.

[@thatguyoverthere6531]

Or maybe u never liked girls in the first place? And maybe u r an intellectual who is only gud wif books? My advice is tell someone close to u to get u a girlfriend,not a shy girl though n come back n thank me.

[@KiwiRainberry]

I had anxiety and probably still do a little but it wasn't this intense, but i changed because i realized it was all in my head

[@minstac1530]

Her social anxiety is a joke. She is only insecure. I can't even wear certain clothes because I may be judged but that is only bad anxiety.

[@minstac1530]

My social anxiety is worse. This is nothing. It gets uglier.

[@doyoulikemyname3810]

I cant evn go outside 💀

[@doyoulikemyname3810]

4 year ago wtf

[@TheFunnygym]

Social anxiety sucks. I'm literally scared to get out of the house to pay bills. I have so many unpaid bills even though I have money for all of them, but I'm horrified of getting out. I failed an expensive college even though I worked hard because I couldn't do presentations which are required to pass a year.

[@Chronos146]

i have the same thing but it happens mor in restraunts when the waiter trys to spark up a conversation

[@micalah8282]

This young woman looks exactly like Julia Michaels. The girl who sings that song "Issues". 😱😍 And I have this issue so I can relate. I can barely bring myself to leave the house sometimes.

[@Star-rd4js]

i feel this way

[@TarlaMakaeff]

I just did a video on neurofeedback which is showing promise for so many conditions including anxiety

[@TheSkylerStyles]

I'm having severe anxiety from the acting of this show alone

[@doyoulikemyname3810]

I have extreme social phobia

[@be_my_clementine]

My social anxiety has ruined my life. I cannot make eye contact in fear of people thinking any thing about me. I cannot ask my teachers for help with my class work, even by text. I get anxiety attacks just at the thought of going outside. I need my door closed 24/7 or I will not feel safe. I put an insane amount of thought into how other perceive me. I cannot even talk about my interests in public without the fear of someone secretly judging me. I can't eat, sometimes I can't sleep either because of it. I assume everyone loaths me. every day of school is mundane and boring because I cannot get any work done in fear of someone seeing what I'm writing and judging me. Stores, walking outside, and social interactions all make me have anxiety attacks. I've had undiagnosed anxiety practically my whole life but only until now am I actually SUFFERING.

[@Itsnotaboutthepastaaaa]

Benzos do wonders. Just keep yourself in check with them it’s a VERY slippery slope. But sometimes you just gotta slow down your brain or else you’ll go nuts.

[@doyoulikemyname3810]

same

[@JoseSanchez-bp7xz]

Everything is all in our heads. That’s life, including the anxiety.

[@JoseSanchez-bp7xz]

Anxiety disorders are not usually caused by any particular events. The anxiety just Comes on for no reason..

[@madisonhoward5716]

She seems like a nice girl

[@genova4485]

Ava Howard oh yea maybe only on TV .

[@simonhomestudies6309]

This disorder stops me from functioning and has done for years. It’s horrendous.

[@florperez4864]

I feel just like this rn

[@Daiin0]

She is really beautiful.

[@thedarknight5714]

0:21 Technically it is. Yeah, I have it too. It's completely irrational.

[@minakoa7178]

I hope my social anxiety goes away when I get a cashier job soon. I have no idea how I'm gonna do it. it freaks me out

[@justletmesigninokthx]

I worked reception with bad SA. It was crazy, but it makes you better over time once you know the drill with your job. GL.

[@fransinclair3356]

If that is severe then mine must be like severe severe severe times a hundred. How could she go on camera and even talk to the guy without panicking if it was severe. She may have had a mild form of anxiety that impacted her life greatly. I used to think my anxiety was severe 20 years ago but it wasnt, i had alot of friends, worked but only felt uncomfortable around strangers at times. It wasnt severe but now it is and my life is completely changed, no job, lost alot of friends and I panic all the time. It has changed my life, terrible illness

[@amethyst1267]

I can wing it and act like I’m not terrified of people to an extent and try really hard to push myself and maintain normalcy. Little do people know that on the inside I’m struggling really hard. It’s like torture and it’s exhausting. I don’t think she has to look like she has social anxiety I’m sure she has it. I’m not gonna belittle her struggle. You are ignorant if you say she doesn’t just because she’s pushing herself, it’s still a huge struggle. And yes, I know for some people it’s harder. Disorders come off in many different ways and you’re just as wrong and un-understanding to sit there and be like “she’s not having a panic attack on camera so she doesn’t have it!”.

[@stealthyboi5327]

Wow...And I thought I was a shy guy.

[@HighKeezTV]

After about 10 years of no one understanding; including you; you start to think that everyone thinks you’re LAZY or an “underachiever” especially when you have a talent like singing everyone says “man if I could sing I’d be rich.. etc. Hell to be honest I can barely hold a job because of it. I couldn’t even sing for my own brothers funeral. The amount of debilitating anxiety I feel with strangers; Just as well as friends is disheartening. Also doesn’t help that I’m now riddled with guilt. Lost a lot of ppl with a “Zest” for life! A passion for interaction and to an artist eye- a Art of interaction. Recalling every moment you missed out on a chance to make another memory with them. Knowing that every breathe you “waste” sitting alone waiting to “feel better” - they no longer have. Hell every relationship I’ve had with a human has been affected by this disease - that most people don’t even acknowledge or understand enough to believe in. Now I regret tarnishing relationships because I’m afraid no one will be around for my daughter(2yo) because I wasn’t there in the past. Her 1st bday I didn’t even invite ppl for fear they wouldn’t want to come. She deserves love from as many family & friends as possible. It’s a cycle smh.

[@michael-k.]

Sorry but that didn't look like she had social anxiety

[@mirandamused]

I know how you feel girl ...

[@lourensgerber9084]

I prefer to go alone to places in public. I can follow my own mind, I get to distracted with other people. It's like I do things better by myself

[@rajeshn765]

I get it

[@sim61642]

It got so bad I did not talk for 11 years .

[@ABOUTFITNESSCOM]

Sir I searched your old one social anxiety disorder video I get not your video,Video was 3 minutes maybe I must video.

[@benjamindrake8523]

I also have a social ankiety disorter

[@theboyy21]

i don't like to the store its a nightmare, if she had SAD she wouldn't had like to even be on camara yet along follow her around.

[@emchorgan1]

maybe she experiences it in a different way. I know some days I feel alright to do normal things and other days it seems physically impossible. not everyone feels it the same.

[@anonymoususer1967]

I would have anxiety knowing that I am being followed by a camera.

[@aktechnical-help4728]

yeah