Hi @Turquoise_Wasp !

Welcome to ReachOut and congrats on your first post! 🎉

Also, thankyou for sharing, I really do resonate with a lot of what you're describing here. I'm really sorry to hear that you're feeling this way a lot at the moment. It sounds like social situations are causing you lots of anxiety and nervousness at the moment in a way that's really starting to impact your daily life. I'm a fairly introverted and anxious person myself and I really understand what you mean about how debilitating and horrible some of the more physical symptoms of anxiety can be.

I also hear you about feeling unsure about who to reach out to for fear of burdening others. I've definitely felt this way in the past too. One thing I will say though is that generally, people who you are close to will want to be able to support you if they can at all. This said, I'm wondering if there might anyone in your life who you feel you might be able to have a chat with about all of this? I find that when I'm struggling, it really helps to even just know that there is someone on my side, who understands what i'm going through, and who I know I can talk to.

I'm also wondering whether you would feel open at all to reaching out for more formal support as well? I know that Kids Helpline have some services available to young adults, but having a chat with your GP can also be a great place to start - it's pretty easy to get a referrals to counselling or psychology services. Of course, all of this is just a suggestion and it's completely up to you 💜.

Also, please don't apologise for the length of your post! We're all here to chat and support eachother!

I'm sending lots of care your way 💛.

The internet said I have general social anxiety disorder, I'm a bit too confused.

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