Dreading a party coming up!!!!

[ste]

Hello i have been suffering quite bad the last few weeks and i think its social anxiety i have got or getting i start worrying when something comes up which i have to go to i.e. the party it makes me feel like im going to vomit with worry i get a strange feeling in my throat which causes this sick feeling and its really getting me down mow what can i do thank you all ste

[Tarrant]

hi

I think book Mrs Wanda Pratnicka 'Possessed by Ghosts' can help you.
I had similar issue but she helped me and i am healthy and hapy now

[drmills]

You may think I am crazy, but search "Laughter Therapy" on Youtube. While it is no substitute for a full course of cognitive behavioral therapy, it can definitely make a significant dent in socially induced anxiety.

[MainerMikeBrown]

Ste, visualizing you enjoying yourself at this party can help make you feel better and reduce the feelings of dread when it comes to this party.

[mikejwatson]

Hi Ste,

It's not uncommon for these feelings of dread to come up. In fact, it's widespread. The most important thing is that you don't try and push away or change the way you feel - you feel the way you do for a reason. Pay attention to your feelings. What are you afraid will happen at the party? Are you afraid you will panic? If you do then you will find that people are far more kind and understanding than you might have anticipated.

There's nothing wrong with feeling afraid.

All the best