Posted by alesta on September 17, 2004, at 18:04:27
In reply to Can't smile, posted by CatFanatic on September 17, 2004, at 11:10:55
hi, catfanatic,:)
i can completely relate!..i've mostly treated my depression pretty recently, although i suffered with that for many years. but when i had really bad social anxiety (when i was working), i feel like at times i would get this weird, maybe tortured expression on my face and kind of "stare" at people, like i was frozen..people respond very negatively when you get this expression, i have no idea what the expression looks like to them..like they think you're unfriendly or something..i don't know..but i was just so uncomfortable and for some reason was absolutely unable to hide it..the fear is so powerful it comes through (oddly enough, i am mostly fine except at work--i feel no anxiety at parties, for instance. but i sometimes get that way with strangers still if I’m not taking something for anxiety.) when i start working again, i am going to make sure i take something for anxiety..i refuse to feel that hellish torturous feeling again..are you taking anything for anxiety/depression, like good quality l-theanine or klonopin and/or some other natural/medicinal remedies? i think it would really help you...:)
take care!:)
amy
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