Do I have a disorder of some kind?

I have a fear of being social anytime but regular scheduled things (i.e. school, work). So during school I feel natural and relaxed and make friends, but when they ask to chill after school I make up excuses because I am afraid. It's not that I think he's going to hurt me or anything, and I don't even know why I am afraid. I just am. The times I do go out like that I am too uneasy and nervous to enjoy myself. I mask it pretty well so know one really knows. Is this some sort of psychological disorder?

I have a fear of being social anytime but regular scheduled things (i.e. school, work). So during school I feel natural and relaxed and make friends, but when they ask to chill after school I make up excuses because I am afraid. It's not that I think he's going to hurt me or anything, and I don't even know why I am afraid. I just am. The times I do go out like that I am too uneasy and nervous to enjoy myself. I mask it pretty well so know one really knows. Is this some sort of psychological disorder?

massiv-damage

Lack of confidence maybe? The fear of being unaccepted?

I have a fear of being social anytime but regular scheduled things (i.e. school, work). So during school I feel natural and relaxed and make friends, but when they ask to chill after school I make up excuses because I am afraid. It's not that I think he's going to hurt me or anything, and I don't even know why I am afraid. I just am. The times I do go out like that I am too uneasy and nervous to enjoy myself. I mask it pretty well so know one really knows. Is this some sort of psychological disorder?

massiv-damage

Depends. It's best to seek a professional opinion and that erases OT from the equation.

It's totally normal to not feel as comfortable socially outside of your every day routine.

Possibly Nothing. Possibly something.

Go see a doctor if you really worried and want to overcome your social inhibitions.Going to the internet to ask if you have a mental disorder isn't a very smart move. Just ask any of the people with self diagnosed Asperger's Syndrome. :lol

Your not alone in how you feel though. Regardless of wether something is wrong with you or not many people feel the same way that you do.

Why is it every time people have some kind of problem, they have a disorder?

This is why disorders are so overdiagnosed in America. There isn't anything wrong with you.

Sadly there are few trained doctors on OT...but i guess its all possible. To know for sure though you should see a doctor

See a trained proffesional, OT is not your discount psychologist, we would most likely get it wrong anyway!:)

You have AIDS. Sorry. :(

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I have a fear of being social anytime but regular scheduled things (i.e. school, work). So during school I feel natural and relaxed and make friends, but when they ask to chill after school I make up excuses because I am afraid. It's not that I think he's going to hurt me or anything, and I don't even know why I am afraid. I just am. The times I do go out like that I am too uneasy and nervous to enjoy myself. I mask it pretty well so know one really knows. Is this some sort of psychological disorder?

Lack of confidence maybe? The fear of being unaccepted?

It sounds like it'sjust social anxiety. If it keeps getting worse to the point you quit leaving the house it might be something more.Do you smoke pot? because pot can do that to poeple too and can lead to more serious conditions such as schizophrenia.

Why is it every time people have some kind of problem, they have a disorder?

This is why disorders are so overdiagnosed in America. There isn't anything wrong with you.

-TheSecondSign-

No you do not have a mental disorder, you are a coward. And as rude as that sounds its true. It could be a lack of confidence or the anxiety/fear of not being accepted by the one's around you. I had the same problems 5 years ago until reality hit me, and I said **** it. What will you honestly lose if you hang out withpeople after school? your dignity? face embarrassment? just think of it this way. Are they making you money? no? then who gives a ****

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Why is it every time people have some kind of problem, they have a disorder?

This is why disorders are so overdiagnosed in America. There isn't anything wrong with you.

Apocalypse97

I know how you're feeling, having felt the same way very often, but unless you're a complete pariah, it's mostly not an anti-social disorder... Maybe an social anxiety disorder. You're probably just lacking confidence of some sort.

[QUOTE="Apocalypse97"][QUOTE="-TheSecondSign-"]

Why is it every time people have some kind of problem, they have a disorder?

This is why disorders are so overdiagnosed in America. There isn't anything wrong with you.

Lyphe2k