Do you feel anxiety when you are around people, even family sometimes? I isolate for most of my life.
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I do. Mostly at work. I try to hide. But it doesn’t always work. They talk to me and I feel lika moran.
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Oh, yes. I won’t leave my home for days and days.
Yes social withdrawal is one of the negative symptoms I hate the most. I also isolate myself a lot until I can build up enough courage to face people again.
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Whoa. That so much describes me. Thanks you all.
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Yes, I just got back from a 3 hour visit with my wife’s family. On the surface, everything was very pleasant.
But I’m exhausted.
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I didn’t use to…then my anxiety got worse…and now I hate going to classes where I have to talk to people. I have a small group of friends who I’m close with and I sort of stay in that bubble. I still don’t know why I get that way now, it isn’t logical at all.
I like going out in public but I embarrass myself by laughing too much and talking to myself. It’s nice to know I have a house to go to when it’s all over and I’ve got my stuff or I’ve gone to my appointment… I definitely do not know what to say to normals.
I think people make too much of being isolated do we have to be in contact with others just so others don’t think us strange. I hate the forced social environments.
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A lot of things aren’t logical in my world
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I have anxiety over public speeches and i am a teacher. Go figure.
I am very much like you. I habitually shy away from people. I miss out on some things because of that. It’s something that is very hard for me to fight against.
i think it feels ‘natural’ to isolate…as in thats what were used to so thats how it is - but really it isnt. for me the only way to break the habit is to join in and socialize, it wont feel natural at first but that will change with time when confidence grows.
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I get nervous around people.I like being by myself. i love listening to my music on my phone. I volunteer and it is not easy doing it. when it gets real busy or i have to work by myself i get really nervous. I wish it is really easy but it is not. I am glad i can take frequent breaks if I want.
Yes very. For past few years I do not leave my apartment outside grocery shopping or doctor visits. I live with my dad but even then I mostly stay in my room. Even making this message makes me nervous.
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Relax dude we’re all skitz here.
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I am mostly anxious and I don’t like it.Only with my parents i don’t feel I am anxious.You know I been playing Futsal/Indoor football recently,my friend and football mate told me that I look nervous.Football is the most enjoyable activities for me,still I am nervous,I must try to be less nervous at least when playing football,nervous can make you fail
no not really at all anymore. i have in the past when i believed in the telepathy crap but not anymore. i like being around people in fact. it’s fun to make conversation and have a giggle with friends. admittedly most of my friends are virtual but i have neighbours i talk to a lot and i’m starting exercise classes soon so will meet people there. admittedly i’m a little nervous about starting the classes but i think that’s because it’s new and it can be slightly daunting walking into a room full of strangers but i’ll do it anyway and i know that after a couple of goes i’ll see a welcoming smile from one or two people and even if i don’t make any friends, that’s ok as i’m not there to be the life and soul of the party i’m there to learn. it’s all cool.
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I used to. When I first got diagnosed I was still in uni and I used to have to physically force myself to go to lectures. It was a terrifying experience being surrounded by all those people. After sometime (months) I finally got over it, I think it was a combination of the meds and the constant exposure to people. Dont get me wrong I still like being alone than being around people but I dont get as anxious.
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Yes…The irrational seems to hold sway over the reasonable in my world too