Why do I always feel anxious?

Why do i feel anxious everyday?

• Im only 18, just graduated high school. Around people in everyday social situations i feel awkard sometimes. I even got really nervous speaking in front of my family for graduation. I am shy normally around people but once i get to know them i am normally myself, but even then sometimes i am shy. Sometimes i feel like i just want to get home or not go out because i don't know how to act. or what people will think of how i act. I don't know why i feel like this at al though, because i have been playing sports all my life, go out with friends all the time, and compete in track in college. I even have a job where i am a cashier, and i feel fine in the job, but when it comes to the real world i can barely speak in front of a couple people. I know i seem ok to people on the outside, but occasionally people will tell me i look bored, but i am really just constantly thinking. Also i dont have any problem with girls or anything, and people say that i am goodlooking, but i still feel awkard sometimes just walking around school. I also sometimes feel like not saying much in conversations because people might judge me and think i am weird or that i am stupid. But i noticed when i am myself people think im pretty funny, but the only time i am really myself is when i am just with one other friend or a very close group of friends. I have alot of friends through school and sports, but only about 5 true close friends. I just want to be able to relax and be happy when being with people and family, instead of thinking about a bunch of things and stressing out. Maybe i have aspergers or i should see a pyschiatrist or something?? There are many more things, but also at night sometimes i can't sleep because i feel so different and keep thinking about how to change this. Thanks for reading ha... i coulda gone on forevor

• Answer:

  give me a hug brotha i feel the exact same way and related to almost everything. I think it is some kind of anxiety and it got worse for me for some reason recently with my 2 classes uggh I cant stand it. I always feel like i need a beer or something to be my true self but it isnt right. Hmm well I was thinking that I could attend a public speaking class like toast masters and I think thats for free, they are people who will understand your anxiety and its designed to make you better at doing it. Thats funny how you said you got nervous with your own family because i did the same freaking thing and I was like wow am I really nervous in front of my own family? pathetic lol. Its all good though man and the only option is to take some form of action and be real with ourselves, its a weakness that can be fixed. Professional help wouldnt hurt either though seriously i might do it too. just letting you know though your not alone on this, later