Posted by jonh kimble on April 13, 2003, at 20:07:32
In reply to Re: Social Phobia . Is this forever?, posted by Carlos on April 13, 2003, at 4:05:16
I also believe the biological element of sp really varies from person to person. Also, I believe different neurotransmitter dysregulation leads to different forms of sp. (dopamine, gaba, and maybe serotonin are the biggies i believe) Some are terribly afraid of things like signing checks, going to public washrooms, being wathched. these generally go together i belive, although i dont struggle with any of these, yet i have exrusiating sp.
for me, its no prob standing up in a class and saying something, yet i cant even talk to my best friend, my mom, or ANYONE!!! it centers around interpersonal sensitivity, inability to converse, and a feeling like everyone will pry into me and find out all these horrible things, and really seems to fluctuate with my bi polar swings. there have been times when i could chat non stop, had the silvertongue, all that... only to feel just the opposite an hour later. there are times i cant even utter a word. i believe dopamine is at the root of all this. its hard as frigin hell, but im hoppin for that miracle med.
im sure others struggle in different ways that are not easy at all either, and i hope for the best for all of you.
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