How to overcome fear. . .?

Well, I'm currently 27 years of age, and I haven't done crap for my life. The only thing I have to show for living for 27 years is my wonderful boyfriend. For years, I have been unable to cope with social settings. They scare the crap out of me. Basically, all I'm able to do is go to work, and then go home. I don't know why I can't lead a normal life. I don't remember the last time I went out with friends. Can someone please help me with this problem? Thanks.

Answer:
Social anxiety is very common. Have you endured a past situation when in public that was humiliating to you in anyway? . Your happy with your pattern of going to work and then going home. Notice, I said pattern? I think you are bit compulsive, meaning, you need to control every situation. Is this a bad thing? It can be, if you let it consume you. The only person that is going to let themselves out of the routine of work and then home, is you. You know what your limits are. I suggest adding new things to your set pattern. For example, go to work, the go home. How about go to work, go take a walk at the park and then go home. Do that for a week. The second week, go to work, go to park and walk, go to grocery store, then go home. Do that for a week. You set for yourself a routine which is comfort zone. Expand it little by little each week. My recommendation is to add social settings little by little. This is not something you can jump right into, because it could set off more problems. Wean your way into social settings. For the record dear? Noone leads a normal life, they just try to live a life the best way they know how. You have to take the steps to want this to happen. You have to do it for you and at your own pace. Noone can tell you how or when it will happen.
social setting r overrated
You face it head on. If that terrifies you, see a doc. A doc can help you through that.
There are treatment options for social anxiety disorder. I would look into it if I were you. You're plenty young and should be enjoying yourself! Take action and have some fun!
i think i can guide you to the right person who can help.JESUS...just give him a chance,give all of your self to him and he will help.
go see a shrink, seriously you need help, any man or woman is capable of overcoming their fears it's just a matters of having the guts to face them, give it a shot!
Well it sounds like you have a car and you definitely have a boyfriend that is something to show. It's easy to overcome fear: JUST DON'T BE AFRAID.
Well first you have to recognise why you don't like human contact . Are you afraid they'll judge you? Do you fear rejaaction ? or Can you just not seem to fit in ? It starts with admiting then try to find the source.
Ok a boyfriend doesn't count. Are you fat? Maybe it's self-esteem that keeps you in. But then since you have a boyfriend who cares. Stay in and hump all day and night! That's social enuf!
Sounds like you have social anxiety which is a common problem in today's society. How about enlisting the help of your "wonderful boyfriend". If you have an ally by your side, it would help ease your anxiety in being in social settings. Experiment a little. Take baby steps. Plan out what you guys can do to get you out among people a little at a time. Having someone who can stand by you and support you is half the battle. I hope the "wonderful boyfriend" comes through for you. If not, find a trusted girlfriend to help you.
lots of people have social anxiety disorders...i suggest you buy a book on it and start learning about this disorder. then get counseling and try taking small steps towards overcoming this fear.

there are also some very helpful medications out there to help you along the way. talk to your doctor about them.
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I use to have the same problem but one day i told myself i wasn't gonna let my fears of social anxiety ruin my life anymore and i started going out and i made alot of amazing friends. The only way you are going to be able to get over your fear is by just facing up to it. Call up your friends and go hang out with them you will be glad you did trust me. Everyone has their own personal demons that they need to face but the only way to get over them is by just doing what you fear the most good luck.
You are a SHY person.
Been there-done that. Guess what? The only someone that can help you with this problem is you. It is up to you to decide that your fed up with living like a recluse-get up and out of your "comfort zone" and do something that "scares the crap out of you" again and again and again until it ceases to be too scary.

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