Neds helop with ongoing anxiety

I'm a new member and in high school. Ever since I can remember I've had terrible anxieties. I used to have ocd tendencies but lately it has been more of social anxiety disorder. I get panic attacks whenever I have to give a speech in class, I dread being around people I don't know, and I feel like I'm left out of everything with my friends. I've felt anxiety literally every day since I was seven or so and I want to know how I can finally conquer this. I've tried telling my mom this but she just shrugs it off and says I am shy, but I know its more than that. I don't know what else to do and I can't deal with this anxiety anymore and the feeling of being left out. Is there anyone who can help me with this?

Hi and welcome. I agree that the school counselor would be a good choice, if your mom is not able to see that you need help. The counselor may be able to work as an advocate for you. If your mom talks with him/her about it, she may take it more seriously.
This is a great place for information, support and sharing, you can post anytime, and receive great advice and be surrounded by people who care and understand.
I am going to give you some url's to help you with anxiety and panic. They will give you some relaxation and breathing techniques that you can practice at home. Doing these daily should greatly reduce your symptoms.
Good luck, and let us know how you are doing soon!:)
Scaredy Cat

www.healthyplace.com/anxiety-panic/anxiety-self-help/br

www.ehow.com/video_4405003_breathing-exercises-panic-attacks.html

www.psybersquare.com/anxiety/panic_relax_I

hi Hsgirl, nice to meet you. I have a daughter who is 15 and going through the same thing. I tell her that she shouldnt feel like shes the only one who gets scared in front of people.. Once when she was in the 5th grade she was forced into playing a part in a play. the character had 3 lines. She got up to the front of the stage, after being poked by a kid because her queue came up and she was too scared to stop looking at the audience, and she stood there, no saying a word for two minutes before one of the kids went up to her and whisered the lines in her ear. After that she started having panic attacks anytime she had to be in front of people. I keep reminding her that shes not the only one who gets scared of giving speaches. There are a lot of people who are in your same situation in your class, but they probably hide it well. Everyone develops their own coping skills as they get older. My husband works for a large company and has to give speeches on occasions. He tells me its never "easy" but gets a little less bad every time you do it. practice makes perfect. Remember their are probably 10 kids sitting in front of you who are scared to death theyre going to be called on next.. take a deep breath and do your best. thats all anyone can ask.

Thanks for all the help. Even though it was scary my presentation wasn't as bad as I thought after just taking deep breaths. And I'm glad I'm not the only one who has so much trouble with speech giving. I feel like I am getting better at it the more I am forced to do it ha so I guess it's a good thing.