Causes Of Anxiety

Anxiety can stem from many things. You have to find the root of your anxiety. Is your anxiety at its peak when you:

• Have to give a speech?
• Entertain guests?
• Taking tests?
• Eating in public places?

My anxiety stems from Social Phobia, or Social Anxiety.

Social Phobia, the pits!... what is it? Is it just being shy? Not by a long shot. Social Phobia is a disorder, and I hate that word. But it's true. Shyness is an uncomfortable feeling when someone is around strangers, etc. Social Phobia is a persistent fear of criticism or rejection by others.

I am in constant fear of saying something or doing something foolish, embarrassing, or humiliating. So what do I do? Avoid... again. Was I born with it? Did I learn it? I have no idea. I do know, though, that my dad called me stupid just about every day growing up. That might or might not have anything to do with it. I'm not sure.

All I know is my life is the pits dealing with it! Some things that people take for granted, I sweat over. Like going out and getting the mail. Should be simple. No, I have to convince myself that I am not going to trip and fall, a bird is not going to attack me, and no one driving down the road is going to point and laugh.

Sounds ridiculous, doesn't it? Try living it every day and trust me, you'll be crying, not laughing.

Until next time...