Hi, I've had this problem for the past 4/5 years probably, but it has only seemed to of gotten worse. I don't know if this is social anxiety I don't know much about it, and if anybody could help me?
It began when I was in sixth form, I started smoking and going for fag breaks to avoid being in an enclosed space with loads of my friends, I find it a lot easier being outside.
Then when I came to uni, I couldn't go for meals out with everyone because I'd feel to uncomfortable, and my face would start burning and Id feel so embarrassed over nothing. So if I did go out to social occasions I'd have to be drinking to make me feel okay.
Then it just got worse, I am scared to do my shopping at the supermarket in case I bump into someone I know, and in the small area I'm in, it often happens. I find myself being rude to people who are my friends, and just having to make an excuse and walk away because I can't handle it.
At university I hate going to lectures now, and some days I just cant face going.
Its too hard to mention to any of my friends, so don't know what to do.
Thanks,
xxx