Dealing with a lot of social anxiety, nervousness and situations are hard for me
It's not that simple for me when people say that I can overcome it, push through, force myself or just do it and that I have to do these things even if it's uncomfortable or scary because it just doesn't work for me. It hasn't changed, I know that it ever will because nobody doesn't get it because that triggers me
Hey… I just wanted to share something.
You ever have something you really wanted to experience—something that feels so important to you—but anxiety and fear just make it feel impossible?
For me, it’s the Fozzy 25th anniversary tour. I would love to be at one of the concerts or even go to a meet and greet to see the band and meet Chris Jericho. Just thinking about it makes me excited… but then anxiety shows up and takes over. It’s not that I don’t want to go—I do, more than anything. I just don’t know if I could handle going alone. My anxiety doesn’t let me.
It’s not as simple as just going or pushing through. I’ve avoided events for years because I never know what to expect, what to say, where to go, or what to do when I get there. It’s not just the fear. It’s the way my anxiety and nerves take over. I get overwhelmed fast. I’ve been in situations where I was too nervous to talk, didn’t know how to start a conversation, and ended up standing there, feeling awkward and completely out of place. After a while, I started avoiding anything that made me feel that way.
People don’t always get it. It’s not just a matter of trying harder or forcing myself. I’ve tried. Every time I wanted to plan something out—whether it was going to a concert, traveling, or just doing something for myself—I ended up holding back or not going through with it. It’s not because I didn’t want it badly enough. It’s because the fear and anxiety were stronger than the excitement.
I’ve never been to a concert or a meet and greet before. I’ve missed out on things I’ve always dreamed about because I couldn’t push past my anxiety. Even traveling has been something I avoided. I’ve never traveled alone. I’m the kind of person who gets lost easily and I have special needs, which makes everything harder to manage on my own.
My mom works and she’s tired a lot. She doesn’t really have the time or energy to take me places, and I get that. But I also can’t do things like this by myself. If Fozzy ever comes to Georgia, I wish I could go. I just need someone to be there with me—someone who could help me feel more comfortable, who could help me get through the overwhelming parts.
It’s not just about the concert itself. It’s about getting there, knowing where to go, what time to show up, where to sit, what to do when I arrive. All of those little things that most people don’t even think twice about? For me, they’re huge. I have a million questions and no answers. That’s why I feel so stuck.
I wish I had concert friends or someone to go to a meet and greet with. Someone who could even help take a picture with the band. I’ve always found it really hard to do things alone. It’s not just about being shy or quiet—it’s about not feeling safe, not knowing what to do, and not wanting to get overwhelmed and end up having a full-blown anxiety attack in a place that’s supposed to be fun.
And I guess that’s part of why I’m writing this. I don’t really have friends. I don’t have people to go to events with or talk about this stuff with. I’d love to find people who love Fozzy or concerts in general, people who have been to meet and greets, or even people who have social anxiety like me. It doesn’t matter where you're from. I just want to connect with someone who understands.
I’m shy. I get nervous easily. Whether it’s in person or online, I don’t usually start conversations first. Not because I don’t want to talk, but because I don’t know how. I get so anxious. I overthink every word. I worry about being judged, about saying the wrong thing, about being ignored. I know those fears don’t always match reality, but they feel real. And that fear holds me back from reaching out—even when I really want to.
Every time I tried to push through it, I failed or ended up retreating back into my comfort zone. It’s not easy. I’ve struggled with this for as long as I can remember, and honestly, it hasn’t gotten any easier now that I’m an adult. People often say things like “just go for it,” “push through,” “you have to do it alone sometime,” but it’s not that simple. If it was, I would have done it by now.
This kind of anxiety doesn’t just go away. My hands shake, my heart races, I have trouble breathing, and I can’t think straight. That’s what happens when I’m in social situations. I get overwhelmed, and without support, it just feels impossible. Some people might not understand that, and that’s okay—but I do hope I can find a few who do.
I’ve had people tell me that I should be more independent, that I should be able to travel or handle things on my own. But I’m not that kind of person, and I don’t want to be told how I should live my life. I know my limits, and I know what I need. I don’t want to do things I’m uncomfortable with just to prove something to other people. I just want to feel safe and supported in the things I do want to do.
That includes phone calls too. Even something like calling to book an appointment or check on something—I get so nervous, I end up hanging up as soon as someone answers. It’s not me being rude. It’s the anxiety. It takes over before I can even say hello. That’s why I don’t want people telling me to just get over it or act like it’s something I can snap out of.
I guess I’m saying all this because I’m hoping to connect with people who understand what it’s like to live with social anxiety or to struggle with things like traveling, going to events, or talking to strangers. People who get it—who don’t judge and who are kind and patient. People who might also love music, concerts, wrestling, or just want someone to talk to who gets it too.
If that’s you, I’d love to talk—if you don’t mind starting the conversation first. I’m not great at reaching out, but I’m a good listener and I really care. I just need that little bit of support and kindness to feel like I belong. I want to experience things like concerts and meeting the people I look up to. I just don’t want to do it alone. I want someone there who can help me feel safe and make the whole experience less scary.
So yeah, if you’re someone who’s been through similar things, or if you just want to connect, I’d really like that. Even if you’re not nearby, just talking to someone who gets it would mean a lot.
Thank you for reading this if you made it this far. I know it was long, but I’ve had this on my mind for a while. I just wanted to share how I feel in hopes that maybe—just maybe—I’ll find someone out there who feels the same.
When I share my struggles about social anxiety, making friends or just anything I have shared
I expect people to reply when I open up about my struggles about whatever I am going through in my life instead of ignoring me which makes me not even want to open up to people if all people is going to do is just ignore me, judge me or what they think I should do. I understand that people has jobs, they are busy or things going on but when they don't reply at all when I pour my heart out it just shows how people say one thing but do another because I have always heard that I am here for you, I care, I am important but when then they just turn around to ignore me, you don't get to ignore me when I have talked about what I am going through or just anything in general. It makes me so angry, it makes me break down crying but after a while it makes me want lash out but it isn't because I want to hurt someone but In the past I have been hurt, ignored, or when people stop talking to me when they had other friends or things to focus on then makes me feel unwanted or not needed anymore because tired of the repeated cycle. Don't say things if you don't mean it! #SocialAnxiety #anger #MentalHealth #Music