I Dont Get it...

[Jim2007]

 

 

I have social anxiety but it seems to only happen at times. Some days my brain will feel like its recharged and I can talk on and on about everything and anything. Then theres some days my brain just feels off and I'll be very quiet. I notice I tend to not really connect with my friends very well. The weird thing is I went out with a cousin of mine tonight and I don't really see her much. Usually I suck at making good conversation with new people or people I barely ever see but tonight I wouldn't shut up, we had an amazing time and things to talk about just kept coming to me. I felt really comfortable and everything just came.

 

What I want to know is what can possibly trigger my brain to only have this anxiety I was diagnosed with at certain times. It seems like thats impossible but I'm not too sure.

[AJ Auteur]

Keep a journal and record when your having these attacks, this could help identify triggers.

 

Try forcing yourself to be social in places where your ego isn't on the line...social strenght is like a muscle, the more you do it the stronger you become.

 

Nobody is "on" all the time under every circumstance.

[nightdweller]

Do you notice an increase in anxiety when your more-or-less idol for a few days? If I spent too much time by myself and don't get enough exercise, I notice an increase of awkwardness and obsessive thinking and behavior. There really is no exact rule that tells you when your on or off, but staying physically active and stimulating your mind helps - at least for me. Dont feel bad when your feeling down or anxious. no one can be bright and cheery 24/7

 

Keep a journal and record when your having these attacks, this could help identify triggers.

 

Ive started doing this and am trying to stick with it. It helps to some degree.

 

 

What I want to know is what can possibly trigger my brain to only have this anxiety I was diagnosed with at certain times. It seems like that's impossible but I'm not too sure.

 

Do you drink alot of caffeinated or alcoholic beverages? this can make my emotional state fly around everywhere and exacerbate anxiety and panic attacks. I try keep these in moderation and stay away from sugar - this is my enemy. Many people don't realize that diet has a major impact on your emotional state. I don't know what your diet is like, but if need be, balance it out, and drink plenty of water.

[Jim2007]

Now if I could only feel like I did last night with random girls maybe I would get somewhere. I really need to stop caring what people will think of me. Often in large groups I'll get so caught up with thinking about it that i'll end up doing something stupid, or get tongue twisted.