How can I control my social anxiety?

An SSRI for the anxiety and cognitive behavioral therapy to help you end old self-defeating thinking, emotions and behavior patterns.

Being nervous at school is normal. At that age everyone is dealing with new feelings and their own insecurities. It is also an age when others can be quite cruel. So I would be nervous about spending half a day with tons of other people who might be judging me. Just dont let things or others get you down. As for the sweating they have a deoderant called maxim distributed by corad healthcare that makes you sweat less, there is also some they sell at any store that is supposed to do the same thing. I dont know how they work but the maxim stuff works pretty good and you dont have to use it very often, once or twice a month. So I would try one from the store and see how it works. And if nothing else fold up some paper towels and put them under your arms and take them out before you get to school or in the bathroom or something. And sometimes holding your arms down can make it worse. The maxim stuff costs more than regular deoderant but is definetly worth it. Good luck!

Don't change your personality as it defines you. If you are shy don't feel the need to change to outgoing to get friends. However just take one small step at a time. What I mean is have small goals that you know isn't out of your reach. Eg; Go to a social outing. That is it. By doing this you can get yourself comfortable in social zones. I'm not saying you have to go up to anyone yet. But by simply being there you are on your way. If this is too big for you try a smaller goal. Do not be ashamed if you believe your goal is tiny. As once you accomplish it you can move on to bigger goals until you have reached the point where you feel happy.

I wish you the very best.

why dont you visit a psychiatrist? I know its feel a little uneasy to talk to unknown people. even i hardly talk to unknown people. Its not anxiety , it shy. i think the best way to overcome it is to follow the others. u must have gone a restaurant with someone you might knew. Of course he did ordered in a attitude. just follow him. you can apply this trick all over. Hope, you will overcome it soon.

go to the doctor. you probably need medication. it can completely change the way you think and make a huge difference. you should also get therapy.