I have social anxiety. Often had panic attacks (chest tightness, hyperventillation, uncontrollable shakyness, dizzyness, faint feeling) especially when it came to asking/speaking to people I didn't know/found intimidating. Anxiety can be caused by a lot of things, sometimes it can be stress but often there is underlying issues. Mine are dealing with people, having bad experience with them and not having enough confidence in myself.
It's not beat but getting a lot better. I'm taking a medication called Citalopram, normally used in long term for depression but it's very effective on anxiety as well (besides, anxiety often makes me depressed). It was prescribed for me since I needed something long term and this medication doesn't cause dependence. As I find it easier to speak with people (because I'm not as anxious), I get more confident. I hope to come off the meds someday. Just got to keep trying!
Also, if I get anxious at home because my mind thinks too much (often bad/sad thoughts going 1000km/h), I'll do some meditation or listen to something relaxing, close both eyes and take deep breaths. No distractions permited (TV and such all off). It really helps but when it comes to social situation, nothing helps as much as the medication and a little effort.
So yeah I know how it feels. Even if it's different types of anxiety it's all devastating! It really can ruin your life... Many things I didn't do because I didn't want to be seen by people. So got to keep trying to beat it!
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