Can't go to school. I'm done.sick of this bs.

[brad1243]

Every morning I go to school worrying that i'm gonna be awkward or someone is going to think i'm weird. My biggest of all those is presentations. In my school we switch classes for 2nd semester. I finally got used to my classes then they switch. Some people I've never even see. My anxiety is worsening not getting better as most people say. back in middle school It wasn't that bad. I never made new friends since middle school. When someone talks to me I blush and they probably think i'm weird or girls might think I like them. I'm tired of this 0103. I wanna drop out. I can't have a career if I can't talk to people.

[Cuchculan]

Is there no help available in your school? Most schools have people you can talk to. Then they work out a plan of action. With social anxiety it can be all about doing things at your own pace. A lot of people like to rush things. Get them over with fast. They end up tripping over their own words. Which can make them look bad. I used to be same when out. But I simply slowed myself down. Took a step backwards. Took a deep breath and began doing things at my own pace. Began doing things my own way. In other words I was in control of the situation. The situation was not controlling me. It can take time. People do blush. People who haven't even got anxiety issues. I will post a video from youtube with this. Our new hero, Jay. As she posts a link to this site under the video. She classes herself as socially awkward. But to go on youtube and make a video about it. I mean that takes a lot of nerve to do. It shows what people can do if they put their minds to it.

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rFFg1KidsD8" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rFFg1KidsD8</a>

I love her attitude for actually making this clip for others to watch.

[shakymcgee]

When it comes to presentations, it helps to realize that even the most confident, outgoing people get nervous when presenting. Some people have straight up panic atacks before they walk into class, and then nail their presentation. Because everyone knows tha everyone hates presenting, I find that people are very understanding, sympathetic and supportive of the presenter. I've even found it helpful before I start my presentation to say "I'm really nervous, so bear with me here". I've found that people just smile and nod because they identify with the feeling. And it is absolutely not true that you can't have a career if you are socially awkward. Some of the most successful people in the world struggle with this. Temple Grandin, for example, due to her autism, has a difficult time interating with others in every-day situations, and she is an enormously successful doctor of animal science, professor and activist. It's just about learning skills to cope with these situations. You may never feel completely comfortable in the presence of others, but you can learn to fake it when you have to, and maybe along the way you will gain some confidence in your social abilities.

[NitaC_20]

I know exactly how you feel. I was the same way in high school. The thought of the first day of school was awful because of introductions & new schedules. My stomach would be so nervous the whole day. In one class I only knew a few people & that made me feel like people thought I was weird. I made it through high school despite some difficulties & I know it's hard. If I had a presentation to do, I would either take an F or skip the class so I wouldn't have to do it. My anxiety is the main reason I can't go to college but I hope to overcome that. Just stay strong & hang in there!