Can a disorder (socia anxiety, social phobia etc) make you scared instead of angry?

my main question is can social anxiety, social phobia effect how you respond to things, i suffer from social anxiety and before i suffered from it i would reveal my anger when i felt angry now it turns into fear, im not on any meds or anything..so can it change anger into fear?

You poor bugger, I suffer from anxiety / panic attacks and it is so scary, and you feel isolated.

Please see a doctor, you are not going mad, but do need to be put on some medication to help you.

It is that our brain is not producing enough seratonin and it affects what we do, what we think, feel, thoughts and a whole lot more, we cant function like we use too.

When it first started happening to me, I was a mess as I was always in control, but then I couldn't leave the house, or drive, or sleep or think or anything, then this wave would come over me it is the most horrible feeling, like being trapped, and you cant sit or relax, cause your body / mind just won't do it and it is scary.

But believe me you are NOT alone, this does not discriminate, it will happen to anyone, doctors policeman hairdressers anyone.

Please go to a doctor if you can get someone to take you, and talk to him/her and more than likely they may put you on meds, it takes about 3/4 weeks to completely get into our system, so take it slow, there is light at the end of the tunnel.

I do hope you go and get some help, it is not embarassing, it is your body + mind saying slow down, I need help and it is too important to ignore, so please go and see a doctor, and also start some councelling groups, you will be amazed at how many people deal with this, and at all different ages.

Please let me know how you go, I'm on here alot.

Keep your chin up, it is going to be hard work, but you can do it, and you will be proud of yourself.

Just breathe slowly, in and out, and listen to some relaxing music, and also you can get some from group sessions that are free, it is amazing the help & support you recieve once you begin these classes.

Good Luck my friend

Min :-)

Yes, it can. Social anxiety and/or social phobia is a pretty common disorder. It can definitely affect you. For instance, if you have to go on a bus to get to work, and you know that one bus is very crowded, someone w/ social phobia would rather be late for work and wait for a bus with less people then go on it (not all people w/ social phobia, though.) I would talk to a doctor about this. They might prescribe some medications for you. And don't feel bad about taking medications. It isn't just for crazy people!! Good luck!! :)

yea it can change to fear. you shouldnt let it get out of hand though. go to a doctor and get a correct diagnoses and the right medications so it doesnt interfere with your life

I feel for you, I know what its like to have social anxiety. I suggest definately go on medication, its helped me managed it alot.