what does social anxiety feel?

It's almost suffocating to do simple things. (In my case) I go cold procrastinating if I should ask someone to pass me something, being polite, being asked a question, having a conversation.   reply

like shit—suffocating. I feel like everyone's constantly judging me. Worst part is I know they aren't, but I still cannot convince myself. God, I would kill to not be overly self-conscious on ANYTHING that I do   reply

Your heart pounds like it's just done a marathon, beating so uncontrollably while it's like a weight that sinks in the deep ocean. Your breathing makes you feel like you're drowning like you're being strangled but is desperate to breathe, but instead of gaining more air, you become breathless. Either your leg, hands or body can't stop shaking even ......   1 reply

terrible, suffocating. you can't literally do anything without feeling stared at and judged by everyone around you especially in public but for me, even at home or with anybody really i feel watched and judged and it's really scary and just makes you wanna disappear   1 reply

At my worst it was like my own personal hell. I was afraid to go outside, to walk amongst people. I feared they would look at me, judge me and talk about me. Of course i knew this wasn't true but in my head i just kept thinking such bad things. I would feel very anxious, stressed, like i wanted to cry. Often times i did cry. You feel very helpless ......   reply

at least for me, its feeling nervous and anxious to anyone but especially strangers i get a really gross feeling in my stomach. i constantly regret things i said even years ago and just the slightest thing will trigger a memory that i regret so much. i overthink before talking to anyone or sending anything because i hope they wont think im annoying......   reply

I would it never wish upon anyone... It's not only the symptoms of anxiety getting to you, it's a whole world-view, mindset and something that is ingrained very deep in your brain. it activates your fight or flight more, and most of the time it's unwarranted. It takes every ounce of my body to perform minimal tasks, and I have to mentally prepare m......   reply