Social anxiety?

[5-8-12]

I am just so confused about what's wrong with me. Socializing has always been hard for me. I constantly am thinking, "Am I being judged? What if I say something stupid?" It takes a lot for someone to earn my trust, and even then I get nervous in front of them. Eye contact is a never; I get freaked out. I literally start shaking when I have to talk to adults, especially teachers. Even being in crowded places, like the hallways at school, makes me nervous. What's wrong with me?

[5-8-12]

Also, my family has a history of GAD, so could it be that?

[Alex010096]

I can't diagnose what is going on with you. I can only guess. Having said that, it sounds a lot like what I experience in the social realm.
I have social anxiety and generalized anxiety disorder. Some of my symptoms include holding my breath in social situations, avoiding social contact, nervousness to spend time with even my closest friends, and fear of rejection by others because of my social awkwardness. It sounds like you do have something similar. Is there any way you could get in to a therapist to see what you could do to combat this?

[alankay]

Yes, fear of being judged, hard to make eye contact, typical of social anxiety I would say. Common too. Alankay.

[5-8-12]

My mom said that she'll set an appointment with her psychologist for me. Hopefully, I'll be able to find answers to my questions.

[Alex010096]

That's good news :) keep us posted!

[5-8-12]

I have an appointment on the eighth. Which is the one year anniversary of my best friend's death. Just my luck...

[Alex010096]

It will be good for you to have someone to talk to on a difficult day like that. I hope you have a good support system for dealing with this. You know you have this community. We're here to listen and help in any way we can.

[mid]

Hope your appointment went well.