Social Anxiety Disorder.?!
Question: Okay, I'm 17 and my psychiatrist says I have Social Anxiety Disorder and I should go in regularly to "talk" with him. But my parents won't let me, they say if I go see a psychiatrist, I'm some how less of a person, and will embarrass them. So I was wondering if there is anything I can do by myself to help treat it without psychiatry or medications because my parents won't allow that...
Answers: Okay, I'm 17 and my psychiatrist says I have Social Anxiety Disorder and I should go in regularly to "talk" with him. But my parents won't let me, they say if I go see a psychiatrist, I'm some how less of a person, and will embarrass them. So I was wondering if there is anything I can do by myself to help treat it without psychiatry or medications because my parents won't allow that...
I'm very sorry that your parents are so close-minded about this. You need help now, while you are young.
If you can, get a copy of Feel the Fear and Do it Anyway by Susan Jeffers PhD.D. It will likely be available at your public library. Or, if you have the funds, you can buy it on-line at Amazon or Chapters for less than $20. I recently sent a copy to a teen-aged relative who is phobic. It is simple to read since it's divided into sections and doesn't have to be read from beginning to end.
Take your time in social situations. You are not required to make conversation. Being a good listener has great advantages, especially when dealing with those who are insecure themselves and love to talk.
Dress as neatly as you can. And spend a bit of extra time with your hair and general appearance. It will make you feel better about yourself, less self-conscious that is.
I do understand your problem, having recovered from it myself. I was obliged to disregard my parents' and young husband's ignorance regarding such matters and find help on my own. That's why it's important for you to do the same. ASAP
My thoughts and best wishes are with you. Good luck!
Try talking to people at school like teachers or friends about it
If you are in school, there are typically school psychologists you can see. You can explain your parents will not allow you to see a therapist outaside of school and they can discuss this with you as well as options for easing your social anxiety.
Some ways I coped with my anxiety in school were; sitting in the front of the room so I was focused on the teacher rather than the number of people in the room, followed a routine, ate healthy meals and ate a good amount to keep my body healthy, slept 7-8hrs a night, prepared myself for tests and quizzes as well as did my homework before hand so I wasn't rushing.
I found if something was bothering me physically like needing to use the bathroom, being tired or not eating well my anxiety would kick in easier and be worse. I found routine and planning really helped my anxiety levels. Good luck!
tell your parents to piss off. i'm serious. if they cared about u they would do anything to help you out.
Homeopathic Remedies for Anxiety / Panic Attacks / Stress / Depression(Bereavment) / Mood Swings (Totally safe, without any side effects or complications of any sort) :-
ANXIETY / PANIC ATTACKS & STRESS :-
Sudden with restlessness and fear of death, Panic Attacks, Aconite 30X or 200X,1/2 hourly (3 Doses)
Prolonged with periodic and panic attacks Arsenic Alb.200X, 4 hourly (3 Doses)
With fainting spells; profuse sweating; worse in the morning Sulphur 30X or 200X 3 hourly (3 Doses)
Makes patient walk fast; due to anticipation Argentum Nit 200X, 3 hourly (3 Doses)
Worse lying in bed and closing the eyes Carbo Veg 30X or 200X, 4 hourly (6 Doses)
Anxiety aggravated by upward or downward motion; going in an elevator; worse till 11 P.M, Borax 200X or 1M, 3 hourly (3 Doses)
Anxious about business even when seriously ill Bryonia Alba 200X 3 hourly (3 Doses)
Full of apprehensions in the evening Causticum 200X, 3 hourly (3 Doses)
Anxiety and fears in the evening with restlessness and palpitation Calcarea Carb.200X or 1M, 3 hourly (3 Doses)
Anxiety worse while lying still. Sad music ameliorates the complaints Manganum Acet 200X 3 hourly (3 Doses)
Anxiety due to fright, fear,exciting news; stage fright; worse while appearing for examination or interview etc Gelsemium 30X or 200X 3 hourly (6 Doses)
Mood Swings, Anxiety due to grief or shock in the subconscious mind Ignatia 200X or 1M, 3 hourly (3 Doses)
Anxiety; better after eating Anacardium Or 30X, 4 hourly.
DEPRESSION & GRIEF(Bereavement) :-
Severe shock due to sudden death of loved ones; restlessness, anxiety and fear Aconite 200X. 10 min (3 Doses)
Prolonged mournings; cannot overcome the loss of loved ones and/or Mood Swings. Ignatia 1M or 10M, 6 hourly (3 Doses)
When the grief is in the conscious mind; patient weeps; does not like sympathy Natrum Mur.200X or 1M, 6 hourly (3 Doses)
For chronic grief and indignation Staphysagria 200X or 1M, weekly (3 Doses)
Depression with suicidal thoughts feeling of worthlessness, Aurum Met 30X, three times a day half hour before meals.
Take the remedy which is similar to your symptoms. No side effects or complications if taken as directed, please do not exceed the given dosage and under any circumstances do not try to mix any remedies and avoid Chocolates, Mints, Coffee, Red Meat, Alcoholic and Carbonated drinks, Spicy Rich Food while taking any Homeopathic remedies, and keep the medicines away from direct sunlight, heat strong smells and perfumes and do not store them in the fridge.
Curing without any side effects or Complications Thats the Beauty of Homeopathic Medicine (Cures Par Excellence)
Take Care and God Bless you.
I have the same thing. There are places that offer free counselling that will help. I found one that has helped me get out more.