I have the most sever Social anxiety of anyone I know. I start shaking, my mouth gets dry and I choke on my words. I get really hot which makes it worse. I feel like I am blushing. I just hate being in front of people, I would rather avoid the whole event. Thats why me and my fiance' were planning on just going to a courthouse.But I don't want this disorder taking my special day away from me. Well my parents know I want to have the whole dress, cake, flowers thing, so they suggested we have the guests stand so I feel more like I am in a group than in front of an audience. We would have two rows of chairs for the parents/grandparents, and pregnant guests. Then the rest of the guests would make a semi-circle around us. We would keep the ceremony to 15 - 20 minutes. This will be on June 8th in Utah, in the mountains. Will this be okay?? Does anyone else have any suggestions for a more than nervous bride?
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Feb 6, 2007, 4:48 PM
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Re: [bnlyn231] Severe Social Anxiety
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Dear Bnlyn,
Most likely this won't be too long for guests to stand. As long as you have someone mingling with your guests to find out if they will need a chair, you are being a great host.
Even after teaching for some time and presenting workshops I had a problem presenting for some of my peers. So, someone suggested that I take off my shoes. It helped so much. It also helps to speak to everyone before your event.
Severe Social Anxiety
I have the most sever Social anxiety of anyone I know. I start shaking, my mouth gets dry and I choke on my words. I get really hot which makes it worse. I feel like I am blushing. I just hate being in front of people, I would rather avoid the whole event. Thats why me and my fiance' were planning on just going to a courthouse.But I don't want this disorder taking my special day away from me. Well my parents know I want to have the whole dress, cake, flowers thing, so they suggested we have the guests stand so I feel more like I am in a group than in front of an audience. We would have two rows of chairs for the parents/grandparents, and pregnant guests. Then the rest of the guests would make a semi-circle around us. We would keep the ceremony to 15 - 20 minutes. This will be on June 8th in Utah, in the mountains. Will this be okay?? Does anyone else have any suggestions for a more than nervous bride?
