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Posted by utopizen on January 30, 2003, at 17:14:47
Today, like it has happened many times since I was little, I said something in class and as I said it suddenly began to tremble, and my voice trembled as well.
My eyes filled up with water, and had to pinch myself for a few minutes to prevent me from crying.
I have social anxiety. My p-doc says eventually I'll get over it. But what is he basing these expectation on?
Posted by Dinah on January 30, 2003, at 17:40:17
In reply to I want to cry in class, posted by utopizen on January 30, 2003, at 17:14:47
When I speak in public. My speech is interrupted by little convulsive gulps.
Have you tried cognitive therapy? Or cognitive therapy techniques like joining a public speaking group? It hurts like hell short term, but long term should give you a lot of benefits.
Posted by justyourlaugh on January 30, 2003, at 18:41:53
In reply to Re: I gulp., posted by Dinah on January 30, 2003, at 17:40:17
i hate trying to hold back from crying.
i cry even at sentimental comercials.
little house on the prairie> have to watch alone
pay it forward>too much!
i still havent seen "i am sam"because i am so tired of openly crying infront of the kids and mate.
jyl
Posted by IsoM on January 31, 2003, at 15:03:39
In reply to uto, posted by justyourlaugh on January 30, 2003, at 18:41:53
If you cry in front of your children & husband, surely they don't look at you like you're strange, do they?
I found my children always understood. They'd cry at things as readily as me & they were boys. Now, they're all grown men, but they still have such a soft, sentimental side to them.
If you cry, don't be ashamed or apologise for it. This world's too hard & uncaring as it is. Someone with tender feelings like yours is a boost. More like you are needed.
Posted by Kam on January 31, 2003, at 16:15:17
In reply to I want to cry in class, posted by utopizen on January 30, 2003, at 17:14:47
The worst thing about my panic attacks is speaking in public, I had to speak at a meeting once and looked like I was having a seisure, I was shaking so bad, I could hear people whispering. I can so relate to what you are going through. I have thought about taking a public speaking class to try to overcome this. But the thought alone scares me half to death.! Best of luck to you!!
Kam
Posted by utopizen on January 31, 2003, at 19:15:33
In reply to Re: uto » justyourlaugh, posted by IsoM on January 31, 2003, at 15:03:39
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> If you cry, don't be ashamed or apologise for it. This world's too hard & uncaring as it is. Someone with tender feelings like yours is a boost. More like you are needed.
>>"Never apologize for showing feeling. When you do, you apologize for truth."
Benjamin Disraeliand to my p-doc, who thinks being a socially anxious hermit's healthy for me...
"Twenty years from now, you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do."
Mark Twain
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