Posted by TylerJ on March 13, 2006, at 6:39:04
Good Ol' Social Phobia...yea, I was labeled a Social Phobic in about 1988 or so. I always hated this "Label", I was and still am embarressed and ashamed of Social Phobia. It's so derogatory sounding, like I'm some social misfit or something. To this day I don't tell people I have social phobia because I'm afraid (caused by my social phobia I'm sure :) that they will think less of me. Like I'm some little weak, and afraid wimp, afraid of, of all things.. PEOPLE! Please no offense to anyone..sometimes I definitely do feel weak and afraid! Well, I'm definitely not weak, and not a wimp, but I do have a very hard time getting up in a large group and giving speeches/presentations. I know other people who are, well...often afraid, shy, timid, and they don't have a problem getting up in front of hundreds of people to deliver a speech..a damn good one at that!
Interesting though, since Parnate is working so well for me..I know I could give a speech,etc. with very little trouble. I hate being labeled a social phobic, but I do thank God for great medications that help, like Parnate and many others. :) What works for you?Tyler
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