I really wish there was like... a magic pill I could take to stop my social anxiety acting up so badly at times >>.

It's not even like I can just.. avoid crowds or busy days, I can legit be infront of just one other person and my anxiety can go 'nope :)'.

I had a job interview yesterday, and my anxiety was acting up over it all weekend, to the point I went without sleep the night before, and despite the interviewers being really kind, my brain still managed to panic, stumble over practically every word I said, and mess up all the questions I spent the week before looking up the answers to. l').

Like... there's so many points in my life where its been this like... barrier from me getting anywhere, and though I consider myself lucky, and am able to thrive in other areas/ situations.. I just... wish I tell it to shush ;n;.

Idk I just wanted to ramble...I'm gonna start bringing it up in social situations, so people at least know if I freeze mid sentance or trip over words again its not them >>.

Which reminds me I have a meet up this weekend with people I dont know...wish me luck XD.

Anyone else have problems with social anxiety? :o.

A magic pill won’t stop you from being socially anxious, but a non-magic pill might help you for those situations.

Have you considered seeing a doctor to discuss medication and/or therapy to treat your anxiety?

I’ve struggled in the past with anxiety and I’ve come a long way. I wish you the best.

honestly i feel you, there are times where i don’t even want to leave my house. personally i try to go out for a few minutes a day at least. also getting to know your limitations and boundaries help, it’s really easy to get overwhelmed and stay in bed. but even a goal like going to the corner store and saying good afternoon to the cashier is amazing. it’s small steps. and also therapy helps a lot but there are definitely small things you can do to make things better. interviews are though in general, so it’s normal for your anxiety to act up. i’m still working on that one too. good luck to us both!

Anxiety is so rude. Stop it, Anxiety.

I sort of have social anxiety, but it's more like, I don't want to bug people. I don't talk to people at all IRL, but I don't really feel like I need to either.

I try to visit grocery stores first thing in the morning, because there's barely anyone there and it's so relaxing to wander around a mostly empty grocery store.