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Posted 9/21/2006 2:28 PM (GMT 0)
I get so angry when I run into someone unexpectedly and I have to talk to them...i'm not angry that I have to talk to them..i'm angry that it automatically sets off this huge pulse of instant anxiety through my body. I went in to get my morning latte today and ran into an old college professor just as I was leaving.....when this happens the pain from the knot in my stomach that i immediately get as soon as i see them drives me insane...it feels like my diaphram is going to rip in half...i feel like such a jackass.......so i come back take one ativan and its gone....i just dont get it....do u guys have these types of social problems with anxiety...i feel like such a fool...AAAHHHH!!!
thanks scool
Posted 9/21/2006 3:01 PM (GMT 0)
Hi I do with some ppes and on certain days when Angst is high .....
Also if not expecting to run into them
My biggest thing though is peeps coming to house w/o letting me know prior sets my OCD off and screws up my daily OCD routine
Dont beat yourslf up over this I am sure we are not the only ones this happens too
Take care and be well.......Lyn
Posted 9/21/2006 3:16 PM (GMT 0)
Hello TakeitEZ. I am sorry to hear of your distress in restaurants, and your sopcial anxiety. I am glad to hear though that you are taking meds for the anxiety.. Your therapist may be able to help you conquer some of your anxiety through exercises for social anxiety. Maybe taking hints from others that have social anxiety may be beneficial, and speaking with you Dr about taking you medication before getting into a socially anxious situation may help, if you are allowed to adjust medication according to your situation, this may also help control some of the sudden anxiety that you face as well, since you will have a safety net before the confrontation. I hope things get better soon. Take care Phoelona
Posted 9/21/2006 3:33 PM (GMT 0)
WE have great resources here at HW for anything you may be looking for ........in yellow at the side........or post above from Administrator ........
yes I agree it is Social Anxiety and there are ways to work thru this ..........I am sure others will post and let you know there coping skills and give you input ..
You take care and Be well
Posted 9/21/2006 5:28 PM (GMT 0)
I have alotta issues with social anxiety. Tho since I do most of my communications online no one would be the wiser. I wouldnt say I have coping skills (dont model after me) I have creative avoidance skills.
Posted 9/22/2006 1:05 AM (GMT 0)
LOl lil one me too but I am getting better at being out and about more now than awhile back I force self and once I am out and doing things I am a bit better then I use to be
BUT I will still internally shake during convos with peeps even ones I have known for yrs ............Talk at ya in the am
Mom 1
Posted 9/22/2006 2:06 AM (GMT 0)
I get exactly the same thing.....It's not that I don't want to talk to the person, it's just that it doesn't fit into my tightly scheduled (OCD) day. If it's on a weekend, then I'm totally cool beacuse I don't schedule those days. Wierd!! I also hate it when peeps drop by uninvited AAARRGG!!!
Posted 9/25/2006 2:27 AM (GMT 0)
hey thanks for all your replies everyone, i really appreciate it.....ive been experiementing with the ativan in social situations...if i take 1 its not quite enough but if i take 2 at once i get kinda high and disoriented and i look messed up.....i'm still working on it....thanks for your replies though everyone, very considerate of u. :-)
Posted 9/25/2006 1:25 PM (GMT 0)
I hope your experimenting involves a doc.
Posted 9/25/2006 5:14 PM (GMT 0)
experimenting doesn't mean that i take more than prescribed...its more about timing and when to take the doses.
Posted 9/25/2006 6:23 PM (GMT 0)
Just remember to keep doc informed EZ
Posted 9/26/2006 5:06 AM (GMT 0)
well...its just my general doc.....the prescription says use when neccessary so.........i guess i'll be keeping him informed if i go back for a refill......what did u have in mind normalsnofun?:)
Posted 9/26/2006 10:38 AM (GMT 0)
Didnt have enough info before talking to doc about what seems to work and not on refill time sounds fine. If anything out of the ordinary happens maybe call doc sooner.
Posted 9/26/2006 6:59 PM (GMT 0)
ur gonna laugh, but has anyone who has taken ativan before had constipation/diarrhea?
Posted 9/26/2006 7:31 PM (GMT 0)
No one will laugh but Yes I have and sometimes do .......
Lyn
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