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Social anxiety and complex ptsd

Stitch1Casual Contributor

Social anxiety and complex ptsd

Hey all,

I'm new here and I'd like to get some input from other people in similar situations.

I have extreme social anxiety to the point that I haven't been able to work. I want to work but I just have major panic attacks before I start a job then I self sabotage.

I'm not good with change and when in a work scenario I find it hard to fit in, I feel like an outsider and it takes me a while to comprehend what people are saying and they often have a look on there face like I'm stupid. I was diagnos3d with complex ptsd but honestly I'm starting to feel like it's that but also autism or something idk. Is there anyone else that can relate or has an input? I want to be able to work again 😩 thanks all

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In response to: Social anxiety and complex ptsd

Stitch1Casual Contributor

Re: Social anxiety and complex ptsd

@DaeSayuki

Thank you for your input I appreciate it, I was thinking about the volunteer thing as a step before getting a job. So thank you for confirming its a.good choice to do.

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DaeSayukiContributor

Re: Social anxiety and complex ptsd

@Stitch1

No worries 🙂

Also it took me at least years to feel arguably okay with working again. So definitely take your time to ease back into what ever work schedule that you’ll like.

Full time work is a common misconception of success.

My view of success is trying to feel on an average week consistently MEH, 5 out of 10. That looks like casual work, 3 days of work across each week and a really messy room atm.

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Stitch1Casual Contributor

Re: Social anxiety and complex ptsd

@DaeSayuki

Thanks for your reply, I appreciate it alot. Some days it just feels so overwhelming and never ending. I'll take 1 day at a time. Do you do EMDR? Is it worth it if so? I'm worried it's just gonna make things worse.
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