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To Dr. K. V. XXXXXXX Dear Doctor I Think I
Question: To Dr. K. V. XXXXXXX
dear doctor
i think I am suffering from anxiety. i am finding it difficult to deal with things which I already know. for example while talking to my friends over the phone or even face to face, i get nervous thinking what they may think when i talk. whether they may think "this guy is speaking as if he knows everything" or "this guys knows nothing. he is so dumb". these thoughts run across my mind & I end up talking incomplete words & sometimes I stammer & sometimes i end up with slurry speech.
my mind thinks too much beyond what is required i think. that is making all these i think. also i want to tell you about my mood, confidence dips, fluctuates within no time.
for example when i go to relatives house, or office or a shopping mall-while entering, i will be with full confidence, walking freely, making eye contact, walking straight like a model on the ramp.
within 15-20 minutes, i start feeling down thinking about negative things or most probably thinking too much (mind starts thinking future with negativity. what if people feel that my clothes are not good, what could have they thought, what if they think i am not telling truth, the way i talk may not be good, i may look funny, i am looking fat, my hairstyle is not good etc etc).
negative thoughts, stage fear or general fear & less confidence is making me feel that I am not good enough, i am good for nothing, other people present themselves so good but i am like this.
This is troubling me a lot & making me feel down all the time. pls help me with this.
THANK YOU
dear doctor
i think I am suffering from anxiety. i am finding it difficult to deal with things which I already know. for example while talking to my friends over the phone or even face to face, i get nervous thinking what they may think when i talk. whether they may think "this guy is speaking as if he knows everything" or "this guys knows nothing. he is so dumb". these thoughts run across my mind & I end up talking incomplete words & sometimes I stammer & sometimes i end up with slurry speech.
my mind thinks too much beyond what is required i think. that is making all these i think. also i want to tell you about my mood, confidence dips, fluctuates within no time.
for example when i go to relatives house, or office or a shopping mall-while entering, i will be with full confidence, walking freely, making eye contact, walking straight like a model on the ramp.
within 15-20 minutes, i start feeling down thinking about negative things or most probably thinking too much (mind starts thinking future with negativity. what if people feel that my clothes are not good, what could have they thought, what if they think i am not telling truth, the way i talk may not be good, i may look funny, i am looking fat, my hairstyle is not good etc etc).
negative thoughts, stage fear or general fear & less confidence is making me feel that I am not good enough, i am good for nothing, other people present themselves so good but i am like this.
This is troubling me a lot & making me feel down all the time. pls help me with this.
THANK YOU
Brief Answer:
Low Self Esteem and self image
Detailed Answer:
Dear Revanth. Thanks for the question. I do understand.
Your problem is low self esteem and negative self image. These two combines and presents other symptoms like anxiety, negative thinking, stage freight etc.
I would like to assure you, you are not alone. There are many many youngsters out there with similar problems.
Moreover there are millions of other youngsters with other psychological problem. So don't think "Why only me?"
Please tell me how and when all these symptoms started? Any specific incident? Have you ever had to severely worry about some of your body features? Any hardships in academic areas? Any other relevant areas?
The Cure to your problem starts with simple self reassurance. Whenever negative thoughts come, reassure yourself that there is nothing wrong with you. I AM PERFECT
Don't worry too much about your problem. You are just one among billions. Do physical exercises or play games like badminton, basket ball etc. Engage yourself in activities which entertain you. Deep breathing relaxation exercises twice daily ten minutes each can help you.
You are in the right path and you will be cured. For sure.
Take care
Low Self Esteem and self image
Detailed Answer:
Dear Revanth. Thanks for the question. I do understand.
Your problem is low self esteem and negative self image. These two combines and presents other symptoms like anxiety, negative thinking, stage freight etc.
I would like to assure you, you are not alone. There are many many youngsters out there with similar problems.
Moreover there are millions of other youngsters with other psychological problem. So don't think "Why only me?"
Please tell me how and when all these symptoms started? Any specific incident? Have you ever had to severely worry about some of your body features? Any hardships in academic areas? Any other relevant areas?
The Cure to your problem starts with simple self reassurance. Whenever negative thoughts come, reassure yourself that there is nothing wrong with you. I AM PERFECT
Don't worry too much about your problem. You are just one among billions. Do physical exercises or play games like badminton, basket ball etc. Engage yourself in activities which entertain you. Deep breathing relaxation exercises twice daily ten minutes each can help you.
You are in the right path and you will be cured. For sure.
Take care
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