Having Social Anxiety in School || My Experience and Advice

Hi guys :)

I hope you had a good start into the new school year. I've talked about social anxiety before on my channel but wanted to dive a little deeper and talk to you about my experience and things I wish I knew when I was in school. Hopefully this video makes you feel less alone and l'm sending everyone who's dealing with social anxiety lots of love! It's going to get better I promise
ily all (●'◡'●)❤

[pudding]

I hate social anxiety, once I had a very bad panic attack when I was suppose to say my speech in front of the whole class. I was so scared when the teacher said my name that I couldn’t move I couldn’t do anything actually, I was just sitting in my place paralysed and I started to cry even though I knew it would just get worse if I cry but I couldn’t help it. After teacher saw that I was crying she called another person and I asked if I can go to toilet, then I just went there and sit there and cry for like most of this lesson. I can’t even go on a walk because I immediately have thoughts that everyone is watching me and that I act unnaturally. I’m really getting tired of it. Thank you for doing that kind of videos it will definitely help me and other people ❤

[leahabc]

I relate to this video so so much. I finished high school last school year and looking back on it now i kind of regret how much i was held back by my social anxiety. I hadnt asked a question in over 2 years because i was so afraid of being made fun of for not knowing something. My teachers also werent very reassuring when it came to anxiety, they weren't mean about it or anything but also never really helped me with it, they still made me do presentations even though they noticed how scared i was to do so, and even after breaking down crying during a latin examination.
Thanks for making this video, its quite reassuring to hear about others with these experiences. ❤

[mscudte]

Feeling all of this so much. I truly hate how the german school system treats students with shyness and social anxiety.

[matika]

Unpopular opinion: anxious people just have good and calming energy 😌💖

[mollys]

Thank you so much for this video! As someone who is finally beginning to recover from my social anxiety after over 6 years, this is one of the most relatable and helpful videos I've seen. I feel like some things you mentioned, like the exhaustion and not being able to eat, are not often talked about as stemming from anxiety (i only properly realised they were because of my anxiety once it began to improve), so it's so good that you're spreading awareness that these are big struggles for people with anxiety. This video made me (and probably a lot of other people struggling with social anxiety) feel a little bit less alone, and it's so amazing of you to share this, even though it must be hard. I'm so glad your anxiety has been improving since you left school. Love your videos!

[sunflowers_]

I have been dealing with anxiety for 3 years, I didn't know before, it was only after I told my mother that she explained it to me and I remember crying in her arms. Classes have just started and it's only been three days and I've already had 2 panic attacks, but I don't think they noticed, I'm afraid that one day it will be noticed and people will come to me because it makes the situation worse for me. Thank you, you really helped me try to make sure that what I'm really afraid of never happens 🌷💗

[keenankn]

currently experiencing it rn. college is so hard. sometimes, I just wanna cry and I feel so tired when I get home.

[mcanna]

Tysm! you really helped me tune down my social anxiety, usually when i watch other videos on how to overcome social anxiety the tips aren't very helpfull. I can relate to some of your experiences which makes me feel like I'm not alone, I also have autism so sometimes i struggle alot with social interactions but when I look at where I'm now and where I was a year ago then I feel quite proud of myself, if you're reading this then just know that you are not alone I promise it's gonna get better. keep fighting✊

[liminalum]

this is such a good video Naomi! thank u sm for talking abt this! another thing that I would like to add is that you really need to understand that your occasional mistakes don't define you at all. if you said something stupid in class nobody is going to think that you're suddenly stupid now, they will just see that you're a human too that makes mistakes and they will move on. I was always terrified of saying something wrong bc I wanted to have the reputation of a perfect student, when really there's no such a thing. if you're a hard working student, nobody is going to remember you by your mistakes, they will remember you for all of the hard work you did. another thing, please don't fear change. if you want to change your style or personality but you're afraid that other ppl that know you will judge you, but that's really not the case. yeah, if you do it over night the first week people are gonna be surprised, but by the next week everyone will get used to it. you can always do it gradually too if you're really scared of judgement. at the end of the day, you only get this life and you have all of the power to change it and make it ideal for you. good luck and I hope that everything goes well!

[savannahsize]

this video actually came at the perfect time, school just started and your videos help me so so much 💗

[rsidtgb]

I would never guess you have social anxiety. I had the same fear, I feel overwhelmed when i have to present in work or speak in meetings. My voice often shakes and its really upsetting. Im glad im not the only one. Its a constant state of stress

[bubble_gum_witch]

Thank you for making this video, its crazy how much I actually relate to you. I’ve had social anxiety for almost 3 years now and it’s awful, i would love it if you talked more about this theme❤

[matthew.pienaar]

thanks for making me feel better about myself in school ;0

[lizzyplaysanimalcrossing]

Thank you for uploading this video! I’m sure you’ll help a lot of people ❤

[ZEN-opiw]

Saying Hello from Canada ‼️🇨🇦 ^^ I also struggle with social anxiety so ive been looking up vids like this to help build courage to do social activities, Thank you for sharing‼️ it truly means a lot c:

[moonlitshadows]

Hey, Naomi! This video was so relatable, I felt like I could just feel your every word as if I was saying them. And I wish I’d known all these things when I was in school too! Are you planning to go back to school anytime soon? Also, would love to know what helped you overcome your anxiety! Love ur videos❤

[strawberrica]

Actively being socially anxious in school and watching this to distract myself lol

[MINTCHX]

For me when I talk to someone who in the class my heart start beating so fast and my whole face turns to red I don't know if this part of social anxiety I also get stressed when I try to talk or ask someone! Also if someone know if the thing happens to me part of social anxiety pls tell me!

[constipation]

aaaa i can relate to this to such a deep level, thank you sm for posting this video

[lily]

I love you very much When I started following you, I changed completely and became a calm and good person. Thank you ❤