Is it normal to panic at social gatherings?

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When I go to social gatherings I notice that I get a bit panicky like dizziness, fear of fainting, extreme fatigue, etc.., but I'm not shy I talk to people and keep the conversation going even thought I don't feel like doing it, and even when I feel panicky I would carry on talking but at the end of the evening I feel exhausted and I'm beginning to dislike social events. I really like to socialize but these feelings are putting me off. If there's an event where I don't know the people and small talk is required my anxiety gets worse, the fact that there isn't much to say, because some people will only talk so much and will show not much interest and the hard work of having to fill "silence moments" makes things worse. Has anybody have any useful tips??? I fear drinking alcohol too in case a make a fool of myself or have a panic attack so most of the times I avoid alcohol, although sometimes I wish I could have a social drink.

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  • catywompus
    12 years ago

    I had panic attacks when I was younger. I didn't do a lot of things that I really wanted to do because of it. I've learned that if I tell myself its just mind over matter, then that's all it is. I can get myself out of panic mode. Usually

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  • star68
    11 years ago

    Thanks for the support it is hard but I try to carry on despite the symptoms and eventually that helps and if people don't want to make an effort to talk to you I don't have to feel obligue to do so, that way of thinking helped a lot. Good luck wit everything and contact me whenever you need to, talking to people with the same problem gives reassurance and the feel that you are not on your own.

    Kind Regards

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  • TheOldScum
    11 years ago

    I used to feel that way as well, I found practice and pushing myself to go out more helped me. But there are meds just for this and I would suggest you see a doctor and maybe a therapist. The is no shame in needing help, I was also in therapy and learned some really useful technique to manage my fear, and panic attacks. Meditation was one of them.

    Stay strong, and remember you have nothing to fear.

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  • mitch777
    13 years ago

    my friends sister is like that because she has aspergers.. she is completely normal and vee talkative, but if there are too many people she gets like that.. and sometimes she does if its too loud, like if i and a few other friends are over and we talk to oud and are all excited talking at the same time she gets nervous

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  • [Old Memory]
    13 years ago

    Yea it's normal. But you should see a doctor about it BECAUSE it is normal. Could lead to a panic attack. And thats just no good

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  • southernbarbie16
    13 years ago

    This happens to me sometimes too

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