I am 22 yrs. old and l really get nervous when l have to talk to people for important matters (like getting my cell phone turned on.) My anxiety gets so bad it stops me from thinking straight and meds have done nothing for me. When i'm out in public l act like a freak and people sense it. My mother has to do most important calls and everything for me cause l do not understand what is going on. l just wanna be independent and normal.
My mom went in to the store to get my phone turned on in the mall and then l had to go in to sign stuff by myself. l was so nervous l had trouble finding the halls in the mall where the stand was. When l got their they treated me like l was mentally challenged. l went home and just cried.
l feel like l let my mom down by not being a success cause it seems like every time l turn around theirs some kid my age getting a degree in something and making something of themselves. like my next door neighbor

you should try drugs or something.

nope, u will live a normal nope live, nope

It sounds like this could be better helped through a very patient cycle of therapy classes (like gentle public speaking, social interactions, etc.) and lots of practice. l feel that the need for success is very dominant at this age, and you could start by redefining success in your own mind. Take things one step at a time, and everything will work out.

l really hope this helps. Do not be so down on yourself. l am sure you're pretty great!

Sounds like a social anxiety disorder. Confidence is a large part of it, u have to know that u r not different & that u can talk to people without screwing up. It is the kind of thing that can cause people to stutter. It is self feeding, u screw up because u think u will screw up, u need to stop thinking u can not.

The fact that u can put this topic together as u have tells me that u r intellectually capable. l think u just need experience to build upon. l was a bit of a social mess when l was young due to growing up with stuff all in the way of role models. My dad can not put a letter together now despite having a life time to work it out.

Counseling could really help, develop the skills in a controlled environment then take them out in to the real world.

l know how u feel man, & it sucks. im 23 & basically feel the same as you. doing the simplest things r hard for me like going to the store or even going out to eat. its hard. l wish l could tell u something that would make it better & easier but l dont know what that is. just know ur not the only one feeling like this. & dont listen to these other a-holes leaving these ignorant comments, they r douchebags, l hope things get better for u man, l really do. take care

You might be experiencing panic attacks or anxiety attacks. This can be treated with medication by a psychiatrist & while perhaps not cured, can do a hell of a lot to help u out. You should ask ur mom to take u to see one as soon as possible. Ask her to ask ur family doctor to refer u to one or call a hospital or mental health clinic to refer one to you. There might be other problems as well that neither u nor ur mother r aware of & only a psychiatrist can diagnose this.
There IS hope now, more so than ever before in medical history & u should take advantage of it immediately. There is also therapy which in conjunction with meds can really help u work on a 'normal' life. Do not be so hard on yourself & call someone or have ur mom call someone for you. This is in no way ur fault & l doubt ur mother thinks u 'let her down' & l am sure she loves u very much. Good luck my friend.

look u do need to get councilling ok its very important, they r very helpful, or could even try phoning those life line numbers. u can get herbal remedies instead of prescription meds, l found they were better, like (st johns wart, l think there blackmoore brand, & u can get them for anxiety/depression)
they really worked for my anxiety.i got them from pharmacy, & u dont need a script.(those script meds made me feel worse & dizzy)
your mum should be helping u 100% with all this. forget about the whole career thing at the moment, get ur health on track,its more important.
i had to take 3 months off work , l quit just to get my self together. its the best thing l did.
i hope u get it sorted.

l agree with Brookie. There r many possible reasons why this is happening to you. Medical, mental reasons, all kinds of things that can be treated. Your first step is to stop thinking u r letting ur mom down. l am sure she loves u very much, no matter what, & all she wants is for u to be happy. She is there to help you. talk to her, tell her how you're feeling, & go from there. See ur doctor to rule out any medical reasons, then maybe see a counselor to talk things out.

People can be cruel, sometimes without even realizing it. Do not let those people get to you. l learned early in my adult life that u should not LET people walk over you. If u believe they r treating u with disrespect, call them on it. l have no trouble whatsoever saying to someone, '' l really do not like the way u r speaking to me. l am not stupid, nor am l deaf. l have treated u with respect & l demand the same from you.'' If u do not understand what they r talking about, tell them! '' l do not understand. Please explain it in different terms so that l can understand.'' Granted, it took me many years to work up the courage to get in someone is face like that when they were disrespectful, but after the first few times, it because VERY easy & l began to feel better about myself because l was standing up for myself.

Hope this helps. :)

Sounds like social anxiety disorder. good news.it is treatable!! =) Not just by drugs though, I'd go see a therapist, or take some classes. It is all in your head when it comes down to it, but talking about it can help, and is mostly affective with that kind of disorder. Your normal do not worry about it. haha. Go see a therapist, and remind yourself that you are just as good as anyone else. You will come out of it.

1st u can never compare yourself to other people.. that leads down a dark road. (remember ther will always b people better and worse off than u)

2nd. u need some anti anxiety meds or some pro help cause you shouldnt care what people think so much.. especially strangers,..

b cool

Actually yes, not everything in life can hold u back. l am not a doctor or anything but u kind of sound like u have Asperger is Syndrome. It is a mild form of autism. l would go to a doctor & see if maybe they think the same thing. You're not a freak or anything everyone has fears & problems & just because this is yours does not mean that u will never be able to live a normal life. And the people at the cell phone place r just stupid ignorant idiots. If u need anything else email me. <3

Your not alone in this world. im currently going to counselling at a couple places an it is really helping me out.ALOT! l used to b the exact same way as you but with the help of my counselling an family i've came a long way..sure its not easy an sure its a long path but you will get threw it. Do not b ashamed of getting the help you need. the ones that do not make fun or say rude things are the ones that care