Comments on Why Girls Are Weird: Anxiety

I always want to try and cure things with food. H...

2012-01-23T20:31:56.122-06:00

I always want to try and cure things with food. Here's a link that may be of interest. Kudos to you for being honest with us.

http://www.calmclinic.com/anxiety/treatment/diet

I have only recently discovered that I have many o...

2012-01-23T12:05:59.047-06:00

I have only recently discovered that I have many of the same concerns as you. It's strange... I was always this outgoing social butterfly, but all of a sudden, I felt like I just wanted to retreat. And I totally get the embarrassment... how do you explain this to the people who have known you the longest?

Facing your fears is such a HUGE step though. Here's a book that I've been reading which has REALLY changed my outlook on life. http://www.amazon.com/Mindfulness-Acceptance-Workbook-Anxiety-Commitment/dp/1572244992

I have anxiety disorder with panic disorder. I hav...

2012-01-20T21:36:22.569-06:00

I have anxiety disorder with panic disorder. I have a lot of the same problems with going out so I can't say that I know what you're going through, but I have some idea. I haven't been able to work in over six months and haven't seen anyone but my family in that time (aside from therapists and such). I can tell you that with help, it does get better. But it's a long process. Thanks for being brave enough to post about it :)

i have an anxiety disorder and it's hard for m...

2012-01-20T21:12:30.673-06:00

i have an anxiety disorder and it's hard for me to talk about, actually, but i DEFINITELY understand what you're talking about!

I've had Generalized Anxiety Disorder with Pan...

2012-01-20T17:37:01.806-06:00

I've had Generalized Anxiety Disorder with Panic and Phobia since I was around 6 years old. While it generally isn't social anxiety, it's been debilitating at different times in my life. It's really hard to live with. I have found therapy and medication to be very helpful, as my anxiety affects me MUCH more minimally now. Just know that it's brave to talk about it, and that it CAN get better!

I think a lot of this is normal! Personally I don&...

2012-01-20T14:43:58.758-06:00

I think a lot of this is normal! Personally I don't have problems with going to class or on errands, but I do hate any function with lots of people. (family gatherings with more than a few people, reunions, etc) I've faked sick more than a few times.

And I do everything possible NOT to talk on the phone, especially with businesses. Hate hate hate!

i never would've thought you had this! you see...

2012-01-20T08:27:17.113-06:00

i never would've thought you had this! you seem so personable on your vlog you made. i do have social anxiety, but mine is bc i'm so shy. i hate talking on the phone unless i am really close to the person. i've been invited to blog events and never go bc i'm too shy. but put me on a stage singing, and it all goes away. odd.

You are so brave Krysten. The best thing is that y...

2012-01-20T06:58:43.292-06:00

You are so brave Krysten. The best thing is that you've recognized it and you're taking amazing steps to deal with it. And they are measurable steps and ones that you can take and feel great about and increase your confidence. You always inspire me when it comes to blogging and that is quite social <3

ME TOO!!! The people I go to school with think I ...

2012-01-19T21:48:59.997-06:00

ME TOO!!! The people I go to school with think I am so shy... they probably think I'm rude or stuck up but I just am always nervous about opening my mouth! I even make up excuses to not to go parties & get-togethers... it is sad and I need to fix it!

Heart racing, and sweating of the hands and undera...

2012-01-19T21:46:46.584-06:00

Heart racing, and sweating of the hands and underarms to where I can't shake anyone's hands. I have had numerous doctors give me medications to cope, however the best thing that works is exercise. The medications make you sleepy and the best advice is to take a stress test by your doctor.
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I think the fact that you're working on it and...

2012-01-19T20:40:57.798-06:00

I think the fact that you're working on it and aware of it is a good thing!

I think we all have a long list of anxieties and I...

2012-01-19T18:34:55.955-06:00

I think we all have a long list of anxieties and I totally share some of the same as you. I have actually faked being sick so I don't have to speak in classes when called upon. And I'm not big on talking to strangers - but like you have done blog meetups.

Here's to conquering our fears :)

I used to do every single thing on that list regul...

2012-01-19T17:08:21.786-06:00

I used to do every single thing on that list regularly, and still fall into the anxiety trap sometimes. You are definitely not alone!

*Hugs*

Thanks for your honesty Krysten!! I would have Nev...

2012-01-19T16:59:52.230-06:00

Thanks for your honesty Krysten!! I would have Never noticed because your are do socially engaging on this blog...you are doing pretty well of I may say so!! I probably have some form of social anxiety to some degree...

I think writing bout it might help. I have a gf w...

2012-01-19T16:08:14.940-06:00

I think writing bout it might help. I have a gf who has this too. And if it helps you had me fooled, I bet you're a great waitress too! Enjoy your Friday & weekend too!
XO

I think it's wonderful that you're facing ...

2012-01-19T15:47:55.282-06:00

I think it's wonderful that you're facing your fears! I'm sure it will take time, but recognizing it is the first step! Kudos for that!

I'm so happy you shared this. I have been doi...

2012-01-19T15:12:14.610-06:00

I'm so happy you shared this. I have been doing the same things for a while, especially canceling on my friends. I also refuse to go in a store/restaurant until a friend comes. Glad to know that I'm not the only one!

Big hug to you and congrats on opening up and talk...

2012-01-19T15:01:58.389-06:00

Big hug to you and congrats on opening up and talking about it! That is so brave! I am sure a lot more people than we know, have some form of social anxiety, it's just few who dare to talk about it. I am proud of you for wanting to win over it, I believe that's the right attitude! Small steps are better than no steps!

i have to say that i totally have social anxiety a...

2012-01-19T14:11:08.548-06:00

i have to say that i totally have social anxiety as well, especially in a situation where i don't really know anyone. i usually stay pretty quiet because i feel like i have nothing interesting to say and i have a fear of going up and talking to strangers!

You should not feel embarrassed at all. I think a ...

2012-01-19T13:59:12.118-06:00

You should not feel embarrassed at all. I think a lot of people deal with this type of anxiety at some point in their lives. I had major anxiety issues in high school and the only way I came over it was to face it head on and move to NY...alone..with no friends. I was forced to talk to people and it helped a lot.

I'm so sorry - I would never have guessed it e...

2012-01-19T13:42:17.322-06:00

I'm so sorry - I would never have guessed it either. I'm a bit the same way, but not so much social anxiety but "I need my alone time" anxiety. Maybe it's the same thing. But I cancel on friends when I need to just be home alone for a while.

You're not alone. I find myself texting instea...

2012-01-19T12:36:18.695-06:00

You're not alone. I find myself texting instead of calling, wanting to cancel plans to stay home, or avoiding getting my HAIR CUT because I don't want to sit uncomfortably silent in the chair.

Good for you for being open about it, those are usually the first steps to dispelling our fears.

Mel

I love that you came out to say this. Such a brave...

2012-01-19T12:21:49.882-06:00

I love that you came out to say this. Such a brave person. everyday you surprise me. And look 1018 followers! You have touched a lot of people.

I think more people have anxiety than society in g...

2012-01-19T12:13:24.824-06:00

I think more people have anxiety than society in general realizes. Certain things give me anxiety too and it really sucks. Knowing you have an issue is the first step in making progress, right? Sounds like you are already trying to overcome it :)

My husband is like that. Drives me NUTS! But I'...

2012-01-19T12:03:27.216-06:00

My husband is like that. Drives me NUTS! But I'm sure it's not really something he can control. For people who don't experience this kind of thing it's hard to understand WHY you can't just wait in line in the bank when the ATM is down instead of driving to four different branches. (true story from 2 days ago)