Social Anxiety
Last night a friend of mine took me to a Gay Bar to meet friends of his who he is in a Club with. I pretty much followed him around like a lost puppy most of the night. He introduced me to everyone and that brief “Timrehix this is Jack, Jack this is Timrehix” was about all the conversation I had. As I was standing there, watching the Wii bowling and not making eye contact with anyone. I started thinking. I think I have Social Anxiety.
I am torn on whether or not I have Social Anxiety Disorder because according to Wikipedia the anxiety must be “Extreme, persistent and disabling” and although I was unable to approach anyone and thinking back I am always unable to approach unfamiliar people in large unstructured social gatherings I am fine with people I know well, or in general public. I once on the fly addressed a room full of strangers and ran a drawing forum, so I don’t think I am disabled. I just can’t approach new people. If they approach me I am fine.
I am torn on whether or not I have Social Anxiety Disorder because according to Wikipedia the anxiety must be “Extreme, persistent and disabling” and although I was unable to approach anyone and thinking back I am always unable to approach unfamiliar people in large unstructured social gatherings I am fine with people I know well, or in general public. I once on the fly addressed a room full of strangers and ran a drawing forum, so I don’t think I am disabled. I just can’t approach new people. If they approach me I am fine.