I need help recognizing social anxiety

I think I have social anxiety disorder and I have the worst coping mechanisms for it. When I'm alone I get my tasks done, in groups I'll help get tasks done but I will talk forever about every topic no matter the subject or situation. Parents say "oh just stop talking" (like I never tried that before) I feel like I have to talk to fill the silence and the boredom of every day exsistance. I know my speech is disruptive, but I cant physically bring myself to shut up for more than an hour in groups unless I have a podcast or something to listen to to distract me. Does that mean I have ADD to add to my list of fucked up social abilities? I'm in my 20s and need a career, was thinking of an apprentenceship but I dont want to stray into bad conversation topics and fuck up my chances.

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  • FromTheSouthWeirdMan

    Doesnt sound like the normal type of social anxiety. I think of social anxiety as someone who avoids social interactions.

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  • raisinbran

    Put something in your mouth to prevent yourself from talking, like chewing tobacco.

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    • FromTheSouthWeirdMan

      Then he will fill the void with annoying slurping and smacking

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  • hauntedbysandwiches

    I don't think anyone can diagnose you through one post on this site

    Sorry bud

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