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What causes social anxiety?
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Apart from very few people i avoid social interaction. I m 20. I love being alone. I don t like crowded areas they drain me. I avoid parties they make me feel a little alone. I m an artist so most of my downtime i sketch in my little notebook. I don t involve in group projects, i avoid giving opinions and mostly sit at the back of the class. Stage presentations make me nervous and i d rather workout all day than give a presentation which seems more tiresome to me. I have these two three friends i enjoy my time with or go out for a walk or get a cup of tea or watch a movie. I m usually the last person if asked for volunteer. Most of time i have heads free on so i can avoid small talks with people. I have trust issues. I really don t trust anyone. I keep my stuff to my self be it good or bad. Alone time makes me feel good. I do have a little sensitivity to negative emotions so i have a short temper. I m a little shy so i prefer to remain quiet rather engage in some talk that will end in an awkward silence. I actually am a little active on social sites not that i interact with anyone much, i run my art pages and i have quite a fan base. and yes i am wearing braces so i struggle with smiling most of time and it gets so awkward. Is this all normal?
gpt
Hello! Welcome to HealthcareMagic! In my opinion it is normal to feel anxious and in social situations. If it is effecting your day-to-day routine, then it is very important to go on cognitive behavioral therapy with a trained therapist. Creating hierarchy of situations from lower to higher ones that cause anxiety and face those step-by-step basis is important. Hope this clarifies your concerns. Thank you for the query. Take care Regards, Dr. Gayathri, Psychiatrist