Would Speed Dating be good for some one with Social Anxiety?
@moonlitmagikchild (22181)
United States
January 14, 2009 12:35am CST
or would the speed dating make the person freak out? my friend has really bad social anxiety so i was at first thinking that this would be a 1 stop place and you would get limited time with each person and every one is already nervous and awkward that it might make them feel less anxious..
but then i started thinking that the pressure of so many people and so quick of time may make it WORSE!!
what do you think? i know with my anxiety knowing that other people feel stupid too makes me feel better but it would be my luck it would freak out my friend worse 
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@pheonixstar1982 (2307)
• United States
18 Jan 09
The smart thing for me to do is keep my mouth shut and no one would it was me your are talking about but..um cant do that..LOL...I cant believe you started this discussion. If i was the type to be embarrassed i think i would be. Its my social anxiety that i am worried about its the going into a place by myself i never been before. If someone went with me i would be fine, but by myself..um no.
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@moonlitmagikchild (22181)
• United States
18 Jan 09
well i would go with you but it would kind of look bad since im married haha
@pheonixstar1982 (2307)
• United States
18 Jan 09
Its odd that most of the people i know are married or in a committed relationship..how is it that i am the odd woman out??
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@Canellita (12029)
• United States
10 Mar 09
What a funny question! As for your friend, it depends on what makes this person anxious and why. We all have some form of social anxiety we just don't express it the same. Could you be more specific?
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@moonlitmagikchild (22181)
• United States
12 Mar 09
well after thinking it over i think it wouldnt be good because unlike me she has anxiety around all people where as i have anxiety but if i were to be in a situation where i would be speed dating and having to deal with a lot of people the excitement would possibly override the anxiety a little bit... i dont think it would on her though.. 
@riyasam (16556)
• India
14 Jan 09
i think your second option is better.let her take her own time.dont rush her into things.she has to realise herself that she is in love.
@rymebristol (1808)
• Philippines
14 Jan 09
yeah i think for people who has less self-confidence or anti-social towards themselves,it's not a good idea if they will be engage in a speed dating for it brought them pressure and might make the whole experience not enjoyable for them or WORST!
my girlfriend tried it once and it she said that it was fun.she just tried it out of curiosity.
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@moonlitmagikchild (22181)
• United States
14 Jan 09
yeah after i thought about it i figured it would prob be more likely a worse idea than not.. i have to remember that even though i have social anxiety i like a challenge and like fast pace things so that would override the other somewhat.. or enough to where i could have fun.. others do not
