People with social anxiety disorder hate:
THE CLUB The last thing a person with social anxiety disorder wants is to be surrounded by loads of people at the club. The club involves everything a shy person would avoid, such as mingling and dancing with people they do not know.
B-DAY PARTIES, PICNICS and BBQ’s Birthday parties and barbeques are the
perfect event to sit down and talk to people. This probably means talking to a lot of people. People with social anxiety disorder do not consider this fun. Rather, they feel shy, nervous and out of place.
THE LUNCH TABLE Where to sit? Where to sit? That is the question often asked by people with anxiety. It is difficult finding a place to sit when you are not really friends with anybody. The fear of sitting alone is a terrible feeling.
HAPPY HOUR Once again, happy hour involves close interaction with co-workers and whoever they invite. Many strangers come together just for a good happy hour, but strangers make people with social anxiety disorder nervous. It is hard enough trying to find something to say to your co-worker, let alone a stranger.
THE STAGE While some people are constantly vying for the spotlight, some
just cannot stand it. The thought of public speaking is enough to cause a
mild, panic attack. The biggest fear about being in the spotlight is worrying about what others think of you.
People with social anxiety disorder love:
The BEDROOM For a person with social anxiety, the bedroom is the most comfortable place to be. The bedroom is an escape from society, and no one else threatens to enter. There are many things to do in one’s bedroom, such as watch TV, listen to music, or read a book.
FAMILY The only time a recluse may hang out with a crowd of people is at family events. Family members are less likely to be judgmental or make fun of each other. People with social anxiety disorder have known these people their entire life, which means they have no need to be as shy around them.
The CUBICLE People with social anxiety may find themselves eating at their cubicle. This is mostly because they are too afraid to interact with co-workers. The cubicle is a shelter because it can be used as an excuse to get work done.
HAPPY HOUR While the bar scene may not be so happy for the loner, quality alone time is great. A loner gets excited about playing video games, running errands, or going shopping. Activities that do not involve much social interaction, such as amusement parks or sports games, are also considered to be fun.
BLOGGING Being on stage is a fright, but being behind a computer is an entirely different matter. The World Wide Web is an excellent outlet for recluses to learn new things, meet online friends and get their blogging on. While shy in person, some hermits become hugely popular online, blogging about their interests or offering advice to those who need it.
