Social Phobia/anxiety

jonsey · Post by **jonsey** » Thu Aug 20, 2009 12:46 pm

Hi im 19 years old and on week 2 of the program and having doubts about it. I've tried fair amount of medicines for my anxiety, Lexapro,Zoloft,Concerta, and Wellbutrin, none seem to have really helped me too much. I made very few too little friends in high school. It has really been a major impact in my life with my job and socializing with other people to make friends. I've also had substance abuse problems with narcotics and in rehab now. I was wondering if anyone out there has done the program with this type of anxiety and succeded

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Thu Aug 20, 2009 3:52 pm

I am also on week two, I know doubts arise when we look at where we have been to think we could finally get rid of this. One thing about this program I think is that we can always go back to it, and refresh the teachings. I have also had problems with socialization growing up but I believe that anything is possible. So I have to keep on trying. Good luck, and maybe we can shre insights as we go through this.

KDlady · Post by **KDlady** » Wed Sep 09, 2009 8:22 am

I am also nineteen and ALSO on week two. My whole life, even when I was a kid I had social phobias. I used to be afraid and nervous around other children. The odd thing is, I have a NATURALLY social personality! In highschool I hid my social anxiety. not one person knew. but then I went to college and absolutely fell apart. I wouldn't even leave my dorm in fear of seeing someone I knew. However, I have gotten a lot better about that. I am not, by far, healed, but I am only on week two of the program! However, I have been honest with my close friends about how I feel and that makes a world of difference.
I have been looking through the website and have found loads of people who have succeeded in the program, so I am sure you can too.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Thu Sep 17, 2009 12:56 pm

Well im not "also nineteen" (haha) but i am on week two and i am 17. I also have doubts about this program but remeber that this is just our anxiety! Anxiety is all in the mind! Its such a wonderful concept becuase we control how we interpret every situation. Remember anxiety will not hurt you. It is just chemicals released by the flight and fight response. I know we can get through this. If you think you can then you obviously can becuase it is all in the mind! Remeber this is just fake fear. I have had anxiety for as long as i can remeber but it is just my negative thoughts. We can change our thoughts and feelings. Hang in there guys we will make it!

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Thu Sep 17, 2009 12:57 pm

crap i just realized i spelled remember wrong twice. lol. i am such a bad speller. O well. Again remember you control your happiness. BE HAPPY!