Social anxiety???!

Social anxiety???

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hello i am 14 years old and have been researching a bit on the internet and suspect i suffer from social anxiety, well i am almost positive i suffer from it. i cant go out on my own and usually im always stay in my room, everyone things im lazy and shy but i know im not as i always used to love going out b4 i had this problem (which has been about 2 and a half years). i tried to tell my mum about it but she just said in was being silly and just need to get out more, which i really wish i could. i have been to my my doctor about 5 or 6 times and he has prescribed me medicines like propronolol, amitriptyline but they havent worked for me in the slightest and i really think he is not taking me seriously enough. i dont know wot to do and dont feel like going to school any more, which i used to love going to. please tell me wot to do as it would really help and please tell me wot i should say to my doctor if i made another appoitment.

Good advice from other people.

Firstly you come across as intelligent and articulate, stay strong and repeat everything you have told us to your Mum and Doctor again and STRESS just how you are feeling.

Kids your age can feel awkward and shy and very aware of themselves at this age. My own sons will always be quiet and shy amongst strangers, I know that, but I have gently encouraged them to go out, not all the time but when they are comfy to or I get them to invite their mates around.

Last year when they were 14 they worried me in that they were like you i.e shy and anxious. I made changes slowly and they are much more outgoing now.

Trust me darling, no one is looking at you or bothered by you when you are out and about, it saddens me to hear you are suffering alone like this. I think you were great to bring it up with your Mum, my sons didn't; I had just noticed they were not going out anymore to play sports, cinema etc.

Stay strong, and please adopt a more positive mental attitude (sorry to sound Mumsy)
Talking of school, why dont you talk to a favourite teacher ?
I teach, and am happy when children confide in me and I can help them out.
You are the one to change the way you think, you sound lovely and smart- someone who other people would want to be mates with!!!!
Keep in touch and let us all know how things go. You can always e-mail me on my profile page.
Best of luck and big hugs!! xxxx