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From: tasha ladd on 31 Jul 2008 12:21

Having done considerable research concerning anxiety-related
disorders, I was quite surprised at some of the information concerning
social phobia, or social anxiety as it is often labeled. This surprise
information spurred me on to share this knowledge with those who have
social anxiety or are attempting to deal with a loved one who has this
affliction. My purpose, in addition to sharing what I will call
"secret" knowledge, is to briefly describe social anxiety, its
symptoms, treatments and to offer encouragement to victims of this
regrettable disorder.
I understand that millions of Americans are suffering with this social
anxiety disorder and that psychologists claim it ranks as the third
largest of all psychological problems in our country; and that panic
attacks rank pretty high also. It is understandable with all the great
advances in every area of life taking place in the U.S. at speeds
faster than a speeding bullet, and with the great expectations placed
on the average citizen to master each of these advances in one way or
another, that at least 15 million of us have some kind of anxiety
disorder....

http://groups.google.com/group/panicpml
From: ryant.27 on 16 Aug 2008 06:14
On Jul 31, 8:21 pm, tasha ladd <fsxjkrsfr...(a)yahoo.com> wrote:
> Having done considerable research concerning anxiety-related
> disorders, I was quite surprised at some of the information concerningsocialphobia, orsocialanxiety as it is often labeled. This surprise
> information spurred me on to share this knowledge with those who havesocialanxiety or are attempting to deal with a loved one who has this
> affliction. My purpose, in addition to sharing what I will call
> "secret" knowledge, is to briefly describesocialanxiety, its
> symptoms, treatments and to offer encouragement to victims of this
> regrettable disorder.
> I understand that millions of Americans are suffering with thissocial
> anxiety disorder and that psychologists claim it ranks as the third
> largest of all psychological problems in our country; and that panic
> attacks rank pretty high also. It is understandable with all the great
> advances in every area of life taking place in the U.S. at speeds
> faster than a speeding bullet, and with the great expectations placed
> on the average citizen to master each of these advances in one way or
> another, that at least 15 million of us have some kind of anxiety
> disorder....
>
> http://groups.google.com/group/panicpml

Hi Tasha,
Iam quite a shy person and have been shy for a few years now. It was
not so much of a problem before but now I feel it is getting worse.
Over the last 2 years I have been quite scared of going for parties
and meeting new people. I am even scared of meeting people who I know
and have not been in touch with for sometime. I was shy before but I
did not have much of a problem meeting new people and stuff. I used to
get a little nervous but I would not get much in my way. But recently
for the last 2 years or so I get really nervous about socializing . I
dont know why this has happened cause I cannot recollect any incedent
that has caused this. I even get scared of going to restaurants and
cafes thinking that I would meet someone there who I would have to
talk with and socialize. I feel like a criminal trying to hide for
some reason.
The only way I used to deal with this nervousness is by not going
out much and mixing with people. But now its coming in the way of my
career. A few weeks back my boss asked me to give a talk in front of a
few people on something in a few days. I was so scared that I got up
in the morning and called in sick that day. I am quite good at my job
and have been praised for my good work. The only thing that comes in
between me and my career is my shyness. I also know some really nice
people who I am loosing contact with because I avoid going out with
them because of my shyness. I am a male, 28 years old and I feel
really nervous in front of women. I do not feel all that nervous in
front of guys. Its when I talk to a girl or have to socialize where
there are girls present i get really nervous. If I could overcome this
shyness I would have a fantastic life. Could you please advise me as
to what I should do to overcome this. Do I go for professional help ?
and to who ? or is there anything I should read or follow ? Any
medications I have to take ?
Your help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Ryan
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