Posted by zuzu80 on May 4, 2004, at 0:53:54
In reply to Re: are you sure?, posted by psychodad on May 3, 2004, at 19:07:51
Thanks,
It's not just that I'm shy, I'm PAINFULLY shy. I can say that the social world is somewhat new realm for me! I been this way since adolescence (Iam noe 21). I lived for some years in serious isolation, and I never fully got to know the "social" part of me.
I am not going to use Klonopin long term. I might take it for 2 weeks then have a break. And on the summer holiday (I have now exams) I will combine little Klonopin with CBT. Maybe group CBT, or by self exposures/cognitive reconstruction, have some good self help books on the subject. I am psychologically oriented and taking Psychology major.
I tried exposures and new things, but it's REALLY too difficult. Little Klonopin can get the change process moving.
> Yeah it sounds as if you're shy. Try exercise and or joining some group activities so you can gain confidence and feel more comfortable in social settings. Some people drink alcohol or use coke to overcome this type of "social anxiety." If you're shy it just takes practice in social settings to get used to them. Maybe try an acting class or get involved in a team sport. Don't wimp out and take drugs if you don't really need them. Be a man.
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> > > Hello,
> > >
> > > I just got Klonopin today 0.5 mg tablets.
> > >
> > > I can just give some info about my type of Socail Anxiety:
> > > I don't experience any sort of physical symptoms in social settings. The problem is that I am behaviorally/emotionally inhibited. I am not realxed, it's like I get into a glass bubble.
> > >
> > > It's not that I am afraid that ppl are going to criticize me or reject me. I just think that there's only one way to do things. It's just that I am not open and "loose" in social setting. My problem is mainly that of non OPENNESS and little seriousness.
> > >
> > > I am not used to be open and talkative in social setings.
> > >
> > > So, what do you think, what dosage (timing) of Klonopin will help ?
> > >
> > > Thanks a lot.
> > >
> >
> > I think your "type of Socail Anxiety" is not social anxiety.
> >
> > Who gave you a diagnose, a doctor?.
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