LIVING ON THE OUTSIDE. (a short film on social anxiety)
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- Опубліковано 30 вер 2024
- Hello everyone! I actually originally made this video to enter in a Film Festival at my school, but now that that's over I thought why not share it with the world. This film comes from a very personal place, so I hope you enjoy:) (And big shout out to my good friend Alicia for agreeing to be the star of this film)
"you hate yourself because you can't be yourself" that hit hard
That’s facts
I totally agree...
"Because that fear of judgement eats you up alive"
I'm so tired of myself. Its fucking ridiculous
ouch
Social anxiety is when you try to talk to someone and you feel as though your sentences don’t make sense or you think that they think you’re slow or you’re scared to make eye contact because you think they think you’re ugly.. social anxiety is a everyday battle for me boy do I hate to leave home especially going to work! I just pray we all overcome this demon we are all GREAT 😊 😘 it just makes me feel better to uplift other people!
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This video goes deep inside the heart of an social anxious person.. 😶
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the "entry level" jobs 0.0
I find wearing a mask, loose clothes, and headphones very comfortable
omg thought it was just me, i wear sweats and baggy shirts alot lol
I can relate
Same, I like wearing baggy pants, sweats, sweatshirts, and heavy blankets
yess, thats all im comfortable wearing
OMG Same here
For people with social anxiety using a mask has been a gift, tbh it is a huge relief
Yes
Agreed
Agreed
Yes
It really has.
I want to be the one who starts conversations, and be able to look people in the eyes. I want to be able to text first without thinking that they are only being polite by answering. I want to be me around everyone
Exactly. How are you doing now? Have you turned into a social butterfly?
If you can't be you around ppl, you can't be around those ppl. It's not good for you.
This whole thing is insanely true. Social anxiety sucks.
True
I don’t even hve friends I try that they think I’m weird I heard someone had said that and they said I’m slow too like I can’t hear them
It's those kind of people that keep us from talking in public and they say it's all us
I understand your pain
Same.. when they say that I’m one of them and the next day I feel like I’m a stranger to them they have sleepovers without me I wanna live normally without sociale anxiety..
@@pasteltopz2513 that's one of the reasons why we suffer from social anxiety because of the rejection we've faced in the past and how some people act towards us for no reason that's why we're this way
@@protohass yesss excactly someone also said im wierd and that made my sociale anxiety rlly start rising up :(
It hurts to know that no one seems to understand what we are going through. It sounds kinda cliche but whenever people say “You are not alone” I tend to say you don’t get it, how we feel everyday. Just ‘trying to survive the day’. This short film is so relatable. Thank you for making this! I hope more and more people will now understand how people with social anxiety feel. It’s affecting my life!!
I know what you mean, I can't get/keep a job cause my social anxiety, and I've basically stopped going outside, but when I do, I feel like I'm gonna die. It's so hard to take just one step out the door without feeling instantly anxious and like everybody's outside watching you.
It's hard to even walk past cars and houses and parking lots or crossing a busy street
One of the worst things is that social anxiety is really hard to explain because it’s hard to understand, even thought I’m affected by it everyday, if I was told to try and describe it, maybe I could describe a few things, like how my stomach aches and I hope people don’t look at me and think I’m ugly. I can say that I don’t want people to talk to be, for a fear of being embarrassed, but it’s so much more than that. It’s something that, no matter how deep I look, I never find answers. To get help you need to find the root of the issue, but social anxiety just takes over, and as you learn to cope with it, it becomes avoiding rather than over coming. (Sorry if that makes no sense I tried:)
@@isyougood You did well.
For me I feel so unworthy so I try to hide then when I have to be social I try to either be overly nice or avoid people which seems rude so I end up not being able to express myself properly which in turn leads me to avoid social situations and hate myself for being awkward. It's quite a vicious cycle. I hope we all will break it
I hate when people say “don’t be weird” like yep cuz I love being this way 🙃
I hate that too..m
This is why I prefer online school than offline school.
Same I just started highschool in person and I wanna go back online 😭
Same! I even get creative and perform better during online classes. I am scared!! My new sem is gonna statt August & there is a high possibility that it's gonna be in-person!!
Alright bud, you only bury yourself deeper in isolation. Look forward to meeting people that like you, there are millions out there that will. Choose new paths until you find them. The internet is a one way path to loneliness if you don’t interact IRL
@@2jzandys444 don't worry, I'm feeling much better now 😊. I can say that I've been through a lot for the past year, now I'm more open to people, I got new friends and it's amazing. I still have the anxiety of meeting new people, but now I can handle it.
Or just no school at all
I can relate, I hope I can rid my social anxiety it ruins my life... 😭
We can find a way to "chill" even in the moment, it just takes a lot of practice but we can "do" it. Lol
Exposure therapy, get a job that forces you to interact with others. You’ll eventually meet others you click with and vis versa. It’s mostly due to bullies in your life that brought you down for decades. There are lots of people who will like/love you for who you are. You don’t know it because you are now a hermit scared of the judgement of your past abusers, thinking everyone thinks like them. Get away from them, and go through the pain to recover and meet new people. No other way.
The girl in the elevator is standing absolutely to close to her!!
Haha. The ways we lived before Covid lol
@@danielafilms445 before covid or not with all.the room.in the elevator she shouldn't be standing that close to her respectfully she should give her space
@@sweetbabyruth7777 pretty sure thats just her friend tho
Yeah I felt uncomfortable watching it haha
That really freak's me when that happens. Just move even closer to them and they usually move. I'm a weirdo after 46years of social anxiety.
It’s even worse when you don’t have friends and have something different about you, I always stayed in the library so it didn’t look like I was lonely all the time. I cry when I’m called on in class, and I had spine surgery so when I go to school with a rolling backpack I run away so no one can see me
When I was small I was just an introvert and I like my own company but after that slowly I feel lonely and felt like everyone is judging me and I get afraid to go to any social gathering or any public transport. Everyone around me think that I am weird even my own family think that I am weird but after knowing that there are some people like me, I feel so relieved.
Same
I am like that too
The funny thing is when I do try to be social, people act like I'm an idiot. What about you? Have you tried to act extroverted before?
@@blackairforce13 I did try to be an extrovert before but my friends told me that it was annoying for them. 😅
@@_ruchi_54 Damn. It's weird, as if people can smell when you're socially awkward.
Same
"Just say hi"
I struggle with even that. I feel sick and I go into panic mode. Then on the rare occasion I manage to speak, they don't hear me and think I'm being ignorant. I can't win smh.
just try mate. you're not swearing, you're just saying that sentence we see in movies "hi"
Same
Fr they think I am just being rude but I am not
It hurts how relatable this is 🤕
Yep😢
So relatable
Heres my worst experience with Anxiety I'm 17 btw in public , Today I went to Playdos Closet with my cousins . When we got there that's when it started.
First I started to feel like everyone was judging me or where starting to. I felt really uncomfortable. I got real shy. Insecure to. I had alot of thoughts running through my head. I started to do alot of stuff because I got real nervous . Like I got yelled at by mynolder cousin because they were saying my grandma wouldn't le time wear crop tops even tho I told them she let's me. They told me to put it back. Then It affected me badly so when we got to Target I didn't speak or anything. It got worse when we went to Target so after that I didnt do anything at here because I didn't want to do anything wrong I didit. talk plusnim shy to.😔😪
I have already been diagnosed at the doctor but remember that Anxiety affects some people differently. I also get real nervous bad on a daily basis especially doing new things . I swear. My heartbeats real fast. I also have social anxiety
Things to know about people with social anxiety
1. if you dont come to them they are not EVER going to come to you
2. when they have friends they really want talk to you
3.they will stay isolated to themselves they will rest all day.
4. they easily get drained or tired
5.they have no interest in doing new things because they feel like they will have a bad experience .
6. They feel like their being judged 24/7 without even bringing up being talked about.
7. They tend to think about things they have said or did at the end of the day
8. they have problems with sleeping.
9. Their mind goes blank
10. They will either sweat and their heart rate will increase fast they get real shaky or nervous.
Oh it's the same for me
So relatable and amazingly well done, I am so proud of you ❤️
Thank you so much❤️❤️
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School is what i call a warzone. I can never finnish my food without feeling like i'm being swarmed by peoples stares.
how do i know if i really have social anxiety? do i go to therapist or what...?
cause i've always thought that i have social anxiety. i can't cough in class, i can't cross my leg or scratch my hand in bus, i can't start talking, i can't make eye contacy, i can't post in social media, i can't say no, i can't say my opinion, i can't order food by myself, i can't start a convo with cashiers at store... i can't cause i think EVERYONE WILL LOOK AT ME. AND LAUGH. AND JUDGE. but i have nowhere to go or ask help. my psychologist prob won't understand, my mom can't do anything about it.
i'm so glad this video exists cause there's alteast something like me onthis planet. other wise it's very lonely. i wish i could live on my own planet, with nobody around. i say that i hate people, but at the same time i cry at night cause how lonely i am and how i can't make friends cause I'M SCARED AND I DON'T KNOW HOW TO. i'm ok with being alone, but when i realise i'm lonely and with zero social experience, i get very sad and hopeless. cause it's been like this forever and i don't know if it wil ever change.
Dude same I think this indeed is social anxiety trust me you’re not the only one that feels like this it’s horrible 😭
Yeah try going to therapy ig 🤷🏻♀️ see if that helps
I shed one tear watching this cus its so true. my social anxiety is getting better everyday, i actually would like to go out with friends and eat with them or go to a friends for a weekend. I would say yes. Without thinking about- what am i gonna say? just tell that voice in your head to sod off. Instead of thinking whether they will like you, think if YOU like this person.. it will ease the feeling by a little bit... I wish everyone the best of luck it truly is an everyday thing and we are not alone 💗
Personally I have Social anxiety, but I always feel like I have to interact with people even though I dont want to so everyone thinks I'm talking too much and too loud or maybe I just feel like they judging me or maybe I'm just judging myself anyway I just feel like I always need to talk so there wont be an awkward silence because that's hell for me even if I have nothing to say
hi , as a friend (i too have socialo anxiety) i would like to give u a advice ------- Try , learn , practise to be in harmony , to be friend of yours 1st ... because you will be with you for the whole life .. learn to love yourself , self love .. i know it is easier to say , but yeah you should watch videos on self love
If I don’t feel pretty chances are I’m not talking to anyone the whole day 😕 which is like everyday.
Same!
Omg this is so me !
Same !
Social anxiety is real I'm 45 now and since I was 16 I been dealing with this s... this is the reason that I never got married
I hope you overcome it
Just a few days ago I was on a run and I saw another guy running on the opposite side of the road. He said “How’s it going” or something like that, and without thinking I just said “hello”. I haven’t stopped thinking about it ever since and I don’t know why. It was some random guy I probably won’t ever see again and he’s probably forgotten by now. Why do I care soo much?
I would just not said anything if that happened to me
When someone greets me I start acting strangely and my words start not making sense
I also have social anxiety. I've discovered that my social battery paradoxically recharges when I'm trying to be socially active. When I have the kind of day that I have to go somewhere and talk to people I usually feel much more able to interact with them. So I highly recomend trying achieve even little social goals every day. Good luck to everyone with social anxiety!
hey, if you want to talk to someone. i am here, you are important. i think that i also have social anxiety!
@@taylor8079 Thank you! It could be nice to have a friend from abroad. 💛
@@lukasmannlein3675 bro, could we talk? do you have any of these apps? whatsapp, Instagram, snapchat!
@@taylor8079 Sure, mate. Here's my snapchat: misa.novak
@@lukasmannlein3675 hi
I feel like that's my story...
Everytime I go outside in the lovely wealthier I always worry if someone I know is going to see me with no makeup,bad clothing,and tired look on my face,so I ignore central roots because the thing I hate most is a glare from another person,geez brain I just want to enjoy a nice day
11k views only? GIRL WHAT ? I better see these numbers sky rocket soon you deserve it 😭
Oh my gosh thank you so much this comment means a lot to me😭❤️
@@danielafilms445 ofc
I'm 53 and have social anxiety. I've tried to explain to my husband, he just doesn't get it. I'm going to show him this video. 👍👍👍👍
You are the same age as me.
I was drawn to you. Because you are just like. Have you ever thought about seeing a professional therapist for help.
@@sharonsettle9079 I have been seeing a counselor for about a year now. She is amazing, very informative and helpful. Absolutely ❤ her.
@@sharonsettle9079 for me it started with menopause. Damn hormones messed me up.
I've had anxiety for abt 4 years, im 13 now and it hasn't gotten any better. If anything, it's gotten *worse*
I've been stuck with this curse for so long it's like its become apart of me, and thinking about a future without social anxiety just feels completely impossible and strange. Life truly sucks ass
Its amazing how someone with social anxiety managed to make such an amazing video not just in her room, but also outside itself. I'm very proud, even if i don't know you.
That’s pretty accurate 😔
I've been called quiet, unengaged, not participating -_- , slow, lazy, boring and so on and all I want is for someone to know that this is what's going on in my head. People just expect me to start being social like?? T_T I'm not suddenly gonna get super social power skills just cause you said I should talk more. I understand people mean well... it's just that they're not getting the full picture. I look around me and no one is like me. Everyone's so... functional. And then you just get me who cant even look her own parents in the eyes sometimes. When she said it makes you wanna die, I really felt that. Its killing me :(
i get called rude or disrespectful all the time because of this! meanwhile people don’t think that maybe the reason we are like this is because we’re dealing with this anxiety
@@kailasuzanne7125 rude and disrespectful is just my favourite. It discourages me too, like ppl just assume I dont like them and that's not true. School makes me feel sick :(
This is me 100% this anxiety has crippled me. I quit jobs and didnt pay attention in school growing up also I dont talk to my family because I cant relate and I'm always scared I hate this. I always feel like people stare at me and judge me I hate eye contact. I wish I was happy and normal like people.
I wish I could meet someone with social anxiety so that someone understands what it is to go through social anxiety
I wish everyone had social anxiety
@@dan_936 you mean that you hope people don't have social anxiety. I have social anxiety and it freaking sucks. I lose many opportunities in my life just because I'm scared from judgement and that I mostly find communication uncomfortable
They'd be too anxious too meet
I want to meet u
One of the worst things is that social anxiety is really hard to explain because it’s hard to understand, even thought I’m affected by it everyday, if I was told to try and describe it, maybe I could describe a few things, like how my stomach aches and I hope people don’t look at me and think I’m ugly. I can say that I don’t want people to talk to be, for a fear of being embarrassed, but it’s so much more than that. It’s something that, no matter how deep I look, I never find answers. To get help you need to find the root of the issue, but social anxiety just takes over, and as you learn to cope with it, it becomes avoiding rather than over coming. (Sorry if that makes no sense I tried:)
"Isn't it odd that I feel the absolute lonliest when I am not alone." I understand that, because I have struggled with social anxiety my whole life. In high school, I would try to impress people with my cleverness and outspoken ways. When they laughed I felt on top of the world, but when something I'd say or do (perform is the right word) would get no positive reraction, I would immediately crash. I took their silence to mean they really hate me and have been laughing out of politeness, but finally they have run out of patience. I could feel rejected instantly. I have a fragile self-concept -- if I'm not the life of the party, then they must hate me. This is all wrong. A person who is liked by the group doesn't have to get a great reaction every time. They still like you. Understanding this would have helped me get past my social anxiety.
1:57 omg! I thought I was the only one!!! in my new school in 2020 I use to stay in the toilets at lunch because of my social anxiety, but then I stopped doing that once I found a good spot with less people. (Tho. People always walk passed me😭
I did that too
me too
Hey I know you made this video long ago but I hope you read my comment. Thank you so much for this video, it helped me and so many others see that their not alone 💛 Also may I ask, how have you been doing ?
I can handle being around a few people I know but usually if I’m around people I get anxious because I think I look weird or whatever, and then I’ll start to sweat and then I’ll think I smell bad,,
And I hate it when someone tells me I have to talk to the waiter at the restaurant myself. I know that seems dumb like you have to do that but I hate doing it. Especially when there are other people around. Like are they looking at me? What if I stutter? What if it makes me seem weird? Idk how to explain it, I’m just afraid of people I guess? Idk 🤷♀️ I can barely walk to the kitchen without getting worried-
Social anxity had ruined My whole life first start loosing all My frjends be i changed My class now i just Do nothing and have no clue to get new friends
I can relate even though I don’t completely understand your comment I just started highschool with no friends and I have no idea how I can make friends again
At least you got the guts to act in front of a camera
This is super accurate and that’s coming from a dude’s perspective who literally goes through shit mostly women go through. It’s literally live living on the outside.
Same here
Same here except I'm 6ft tall and I can't hide or blend in with the average crowd
Same here
I worry that I’m not a likable person because idk how to start conversations… So I don’t talk to nobody and I’m always by myself because I worry that I might end up saying something stupid or end up as the person that nobody likes
Same
My social anxiety is so bad that I never had a single job until now. I'm 26 now and graduated from high school in 2013 when I was 18 and don't go to college because of my social anxiety.
Edit: It's not that I didn't try to apply for a job, but it was the interviews that stops me. I always feel scared in interviews and ended up not getting the job until I finally give up applying
exactly and like how do i explain this to my mom🥲
how you doing now
I'm 46 and it's been like this forever. I never answer my phone because I hate talking to people that much. I would rather walk than catch the bus, I hate being around to many people. I never been to a nightclub or even a bar. I left school before 9th grade.
I currently live in a share house for the last 7 months and I've never talked to the other 5 people that live here.
I have no friends so at least I don't have to worry about running into people when I'm out.
I've sort of gotten use to being the odd one out.
I'm weird in everyway. Always have been always will be.🤷♀️
I am 18 and I don’t want to get used to living with my social anxiety, i wish it gets better so should you
This made me cry but it's good to know that there are others
it’s the little thing but mine has gotten worse i don’t even like going outside or for walks because i feel like ppl are judging me from inside there houses like they can see me through the windows and i’m beings judged. i hate going to stores first i get there and seems like nothing but once i walk a bit more i think am i walking weird what do i do with my hands dose this look weird or when you hear ppl talking ,laughing ,or whispering you think it’s about you . the butterfly’s in my stomach never go away
Same I’m tired of feeling this way, I can’t even talk to my friends without making it awkward, i hate going out of my house, i hate everything and everyone, I really wish it gets better
I've had that feeling long as I can remember
We need more social anxiety disorder awareness. Idk I find depression and other anxiety disorders are more discussed than other disorders like social anxiety.
Exactly social anxiety is the worst of all, because then it leads to several other mental health problems
People just think ur weird and need to speak up for some reason smh
@@bfonk2355 yes tel me about it. I’m always told to speak louder and that’s my biggest fear and trauma that I’ve had lol
I just need to chill but I’m bored and have too many things to think about it
What if you never had even friends... What if all your life you felt that way, alone , hating yourself and afraid of everyone around you, and that no matter what you tried is never good enough and always done wrong.... What could you possibly find as an anchor and a road to feel like you belong, where no matter where or with whom ... It's always the same, you are the one, no one wants to be with, and you are too afraid to talk because you never feel part of anyone, anything or anywhere..... So you wait, you wait... Till you can't anymore....
Great narration...loved it
I can definitely relate thank you for sharing ❤️
You summed up social anxiety and exactly how I feel so well, cheers for the relatable scenarios and ending with a positive vibe, you're a cool soul 🙏
this is so good! you deserve a lot more views and subscribers!
Thank you so much! I really appreciate the support
Currently, I'm in the last year of my school and struggling so much and omg, Felt every fucking thing so hard!!😭
I want to be able to hang out with my friends and go out in public, but it keeps getting hard. This video cuts deep.
I'm not shy, but all this time especially after finishing university, gradually I've become less and less social. When friends invite me to hang out, in the beginning I tried to join them. After some time, I almost always did not join them and just politely thank them for the invitation (and I'm sincerely thankful). I even felt bad and sorry to them.
Generally I'm not lonely, I've been enjoying all the solitude, but yes once in a while I guess I crave the "fun crowds" or "companion". Once in a while means I can enjoy being "friendless" for maybe a year until I get the crave for companion.
Again I'm not shy, I'm far from being shy. It's just when I'm around people I tend to just listen and do not say much unless it's a topic that can trigger me. I ever question myself, why am I like this. But fortunately I remember when I was in college, I was one of the loudest among my college friends. I had so much fun spending time with them. This made me realize that I'm not that weird or anything like that, I just haven't met the right crowds since I came back to my home town after uni.
I also don't mind being called weird if anyone ever said that. Maybe I am weird, what is weird anyway. Something is only weird because it is outnumbered. And there is nothing particularly wrong or right about being weird.
I don't even know why I'm telling this here now.
I am shy with extreme social anxiety and i feel like i just need one person, just one best friend then i can be happy with how i live, away from eveyone, it would be just the two of us in our little bubble but seems like a far fetched dream
That one day comes. This was my truth with Androphobia. It got piled up and took form of Clinical Depression and Dillusion. But.. I survived it. Believe me people.. anyone who is going through this.. Please do not give up on life.. seek the professional help. And please remember.. one day it'll go away.
Live long and Prosper 🖖😄
Must say I didn't like the film. But it describes everything I've been living for thirty years.
That's me! And has been me for 55 years and counting...
I have it from when I'm small and I can relate to everything
At this point, I've put my phone on silent and everyone who knows me knows that I won't pick up even if they got hit by a truck. Yet none of them realize I have social anxiety, and frankly, I don't even want to explain it to them cuz I know my fears will eventually be dismissed 😂 I have no idea how one can overcome anxiety, I only endure it to survive
People always asking me since my birth:"Why are you always silent?"
Which is very annoying
But now it's even worse:"Why are you always sad?"
Myself 19 year old male who avoids eye contact even if I am in balcony looking at the people .
Don't know how long will survive
Wearing a mask has quite helped me, what this girl is facing is exactly me 🤕🤕
anyone dealing with just continue to pray to God He will guide you He Loves you ✝️
i'm worried about her touching the toilets door and eating after it , great film btw
Realy
Who really cares tho honestly
@Caitlin C nobody fucking asked tho honestly
@@redmarker970 yea nobody asked whats ur point ?
@@redmarker970 chill ur pills
I usually wear cap and mask to hide my face. And trust me it helps alot, if u don't feel comfortable going out wear a cap and mask and go for short walk and you don't have to force yourself just when you feel like going out but are afraid of people judging you, u can just try to cover your face
You very accurately describe how social anxiety feels like. Congrats on that!
You're neither alone on this nor do you need to live your whole life like this. It is 100% curable! :)
I just watch this and i love it , you described it very well , i myself struggle with social anxiety and the funny thing is that no one believe that i am struggling with that 😅 i mean i have to survive my day after all i have to pretend, looking forward your next
i feel safe around people with social anxiety too.
Finally someone understood us🙂
I can't even walk in front of people it makes me feel nervous and my legs and hands start trembling like anything and i always walk looking downstairs.social anxiety hits really hard. People make fun of us but they don't know how we feel.
Wow you really narrowed it down. Like that literally how I feel.
I felt like I needed CPR when it was my turn to do my class presentation. I almost fainted
R here any Indians who is going through social anxiety disorder??
Wow this literatlly speaks volumes to me.. thank you for creating this video 💕💕
I love u. I almost cried watching this.
I love you too.
i can't even leave my house or even talk to ppl RLLY close to me such as my mum and other ppl from my family. What i also think about in my mind is literally- im isolated in my room 24/7 and dont go to school.
“Isn't it odd that i feel the absolute lonliest when I'm not alone"
Social anxiety is the worst and It’s nothing I can to get rid of it
Same :(
i also have social Anxiety and i was only 13 year old....we are not alone .....i am working on self love it really help me and i know this problem is very tough but we are tougher than this... i know you don't believe that we are the best but doing little thing really help us ... take care of yourself to anyone who is reading you deserve to be happy.. don't let other people distroy your inner peace... let make this comment section with postive things...
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at least you have friends... >
Trust me girl a group of friends means nothing if you still hate yourself
@@danielafilms445 omg i felt this 😭 i have a great group of friends but i still feel lonely
@@danielafilms445yeah you always feel like you don’t belong
Wow this hits deep. This perfectly describes my struggles, such a poignant video.
I can relate 100% social anxiety is terrifying, but I kno will pull me out of it🙏🏾
It is not fully social anxiety. The way she cut the phone it shows confidence but people with social anxiety have often low self esteem
People know nothing about me....what kind of food or music I like, what my hobbies are, etc. I have tried to put myself among people but I stay a stranger
gorgeous work on this film
today i opened google and typed why i always think somebody is watching me ,google because you have social anixiety now i am here watching this short flim,btw good flim
I really advice everyone with real social anxiety to get psychiatric help! There are methods that can help and just talking about your feelings to someone who knows and won't judge you will do wonders.
However, it doesn't work for everyone. When therapists have pushed me to be social it works if I do it very often, but if it goes a week without doing the thing (like riding a bus etc.) the anxiety comes back. As an introvert it's just impossible to maintain, because you need rest from people, and then the anxiet is right back. I have many other diagnosis too, so my case is different. If you "only" have social anxiety the success rate is very good in therapy.
my psychologist thought i might have social anxiety, but after watching this video, i'm a hundred percent certain i don't. i cannot imagine worrying about others thinking that i'm weird because i would agree.
thank you for providing such an insightful video on what life is like for you. it helped me further on my own personal journey
This video just described my life.
Literally me video
this girl has a best friend.. damn.. I don't have even one normal friend xD
Social anxiety is like drowning but there is no one for you to save you
I CAN REALTE WITH YOU AND IT IS TRUE THAT IT HURTS LIVING EVERYDAY AND YEAH I LIVES LIKED THIS SINCE MY CHILDHOOD RIGHT NOW I,M 18 ABOUT TO BE 19 I CAME TO UNDERSTAND THIS THAT IT GO JUST YOU HAVE TO DO SOMETHING ABOUT THIS SO I STARTED DOING THINGS WHICH I WAS AFRAID OF MOST LIKE I WENT TO BOWLING WITH MY FRIENDS AND WAS ALWAYS AFRAID THAT SOMEONE IS ALWAYS JUDGING ME AND WILL LAUGH AT ME IF STUMBELED OR DID SOMETHING STUPID SO I INTENTIALLY THERE THE BALL BACKWADRS SO THAT MY FRIENDS AND ALL OTHER WILL LAUGH AND JUDGE ME I FELT HORRIBLE AT THAT TIME BUT LATER I REALISED THAT NOBODY GAVE A FUCK ABOUT THAT EXCEPT MY FRIENDS AND THAT TO IN A JOKING WAY SO I THINK THAT THINGS WHICH IM AFRAID TO DO I DO THEM INTETIALLY SO THAT I CAN LEARN FROM THEM AND THAT WAY I ACTULLAY I FELT BETTER AND MY ANXITY WENT AWAY NOW I DONT GIVE A FUCK TO PEOPLE WHO JUDES ME I JUST THAT IT IS MY LIFE AND I WANT TO IMPROVE IN THIS THING OR WATHEVER I WANT GET BETTER WHO THE THE HELL ARE YOU TO JUDGE ME ( SORRY FOR BAD ENGLISH )
Social anxiety is the biggest BA***RD ever. The BA***RD ruins your whole life and I don't know how to act or feel or be normal.
I don't even know what my character is. Honestly, if they ask me what kind of person I am, I have no idea what to answer, because even when I'm not with people, I imagine that everything I do is being watched by some imaginary audience or maybe cameras, I act like I'm being watched and I try to be performative, even when I'm alone, I always try to adapt to other people's personalities, so I'm always a different person depending on who I'm talking to, I also copy people's behavior, the way they speak, maybe I lie about stories, etc., just to seem interesting, it makes me more comfortable.
I always think about every word I say at least twice before I say it, even when I'm consoling people I just think "what would they want me to say right now" no I always think that's just what- would seem like a fascinating person, I don't know if there's something wrong with me, but I have no personality, it's like I'm a blank slate until I fit in with someone else
This video explains SAD so much. Some people dont understand what it really is, and this video is the perfect example.
This is very relatable. Thank you ❤