I happy sometimes but mostly I feel numb Im really tired of this I do have ADHD inattentive type and I did read that usually people with ADHD inattentive type are apathetic and have low energy instead of being hyper. I also do have social anxiety too I get nervous in new environment with new people and I dont know how to kep up a conversation. I am going to be living in LA soon and Im going to be in a new city and I want to make new friends. Do I need medication or something?
August 28th, 2011 - 11:09
Personally, I would avoid medication for social anxiety. However, it really is up to you. It is true that medication can help you deal with social anxiety.You should know, though, that SA can be overcome naturally without taking drugs. If you need some help with your social anxiety or apathy, then you can find this for free online. Good luck with the move. :)
August 28th, 2011 - 11:09
Try being cocky?
August 28th, 2011 - 11:09
Yes, medications will help your problem. I would recommend Wellbutrin or Zoloft. Both of these medications are used for social anxiety, depression, and surprisingly for ADHD-PI as well. These medications can help your social anxiety along with any fidgeting, inattentiveness, irritability, and sleeping problems you experience due to ADHD-PI.
I would also recommend talking to a clinical psychologist. Clinical psychologists that specialize in ADHD can help you deal with your ADHD as well as your social anxiety.
August 28th, 2011 - 11:09
There are a number of things you can do to eliminate anxiety naturally without using medications. Bottom line is anxiety is caused by your negative THOUGHTS (either subconscious or conscious thoughts). By mastering your thinking you can eliminate or reduce anxiety.
Below are some proven methods you can use:
1) Meditation is proven to help reduce anxiety and is also not difficult to learn. 10 minutes a day is all that is required to help calm your mind
2) Self Hypnosis: This can help but may be difficult to learn and does not work for everyone, but it is shown to help
3) Repeating Positive Affirmations: The best time to do this is at night before bed or in the morning when you wake up. About 5 to 7 minutes is all you need.
4) Program your mind so your subconscious (or conscious) thoughts to become more positive. There are a number of great self help programs that can help you do this.
August 28th, 2011 - 11:09
With anxiety, there is usually an underlying fear making someone anxious. For example, someone might feel uncomfortable in a social setting because they fear saying the wrong thing, or maybe fear being rejected. After establishing an underlying fear, try a technique called flooding. Basically you surround yourself with what you fear in an extreme setting. For example, someone with social anxiety might go in front of a large audience of strangers and say something very personal. It will be very uncomfortable but after exposing yourself to it, and nothing bad happening, it becomes easier to be in moderate situations. For example, meeting one person and making small talk will seem more natural.