Posted by tina on March 18, 2001, at 9:06:23
In reply to where does it come from?, posted by sar on March 16, 2001, at 23:09:28
Mine stems from an overly critical mother and a perfectionist complex. I'm insecure as to whether or not people will like me or if I'm being stared at. My mother always said "people are looking at you" whenever I acted up as a kid so i'm always convinced people are judging me. It's a bit paranoid I guess.
On the other hand, i think some of my problem is chemical. My central nervous system spits out adrenaline when it isn't an appropriate time for it and makes me do the "fight or flight" thing.
This is just what drives MY particular anxiety probs. I'm sure there are thousands of different reasons for others.
Hope this is what you wanted
Tina> What do you think is the root of anxiety disorders, particularly social phobia? Is it nature or nuture or both? I know that there are general theories out there but I'd like to hear some opinions from people who actually have these problems.
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> thanks,
> sar
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