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Well, if you're a high school student..you could always go see your high school counselor and ask them if they could help you seek a professional. And if for some reason that cant do anything about it..then just grab your medical card with your number on it and call up the hospital yourself. Tell the lady that you want to make an appointment with a psychologist.

I'm sorry -- I know you're going to get some unfeeling answers on this site that will just make things worse. You're the one with the answers. If your mom won't let you see a professional, then YOU become the professional. Ask yourself questions that explore your feelings and where the root of them lies. Pinpoint your negative feelings and explore what they might actually be caused by. Understanding where your feelings are coming from is half the battle.

As far as remedies, try not to focus on your feelings when you're with someone else. Focus on their feelings and their interests. Ask them questions and always ask why when they make a statement. Getting someone else to reveal their feelings about things will help to develop social relationships and lessen your anxiety. Make a private game out of it -- I found that helps. See what you have to say to provoke certain responses. Be patient -- it takes time and practice and will seem awkward for a while, but your problems really can be overcome.

Wow, I'm so sorry to hear that your mom isn't really listening to you. Maybe she's just too stressed out (life can be pretty hectic when you're a mom) and worried about the cost of your seeing a professional. In any case, I'd recommend you get to a library and check out a few books. "I'm ok, you're ok" by Dr. Thomas Harris might be helpful. And I'm sure there are plenty of books about teens dealing with the same feelings your'e feeling right now. And, hey, it might just be that you're one of us "introverts". Introverts enjoy their alone time and often feel awkward in social situations. "Extroverts" love to socialize and are always comfortable around other people (the more the merrier for them!). Go to http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Introver and check out the differences. Also, be sure to take extra good care of your health. Eat healthy foods, get plenty of rest, and exercise. If you're still feeling sick and alone, see your school nurse. Tell her exactly what you've told us here and find out if she can help. Take care of yourself, ok?

To Hell Boy... You're are an asshole! Writing something like that when someone is obviously in trouble only shows what kind of a person you are. Why not crawl back into your hole or better yet why don't you join up with the perverts on this site and make your own Q&A for forum? I'm sure no one would miss you.

google support for social anxiety. There are groups, and toll free numbers out there.

Hope your mom comes around. Ask her to get out of the denial

i have the same problem, and a ask that question here, they recommended me, something like st. johns wrath, i didn't buy it but they said it was good, but let me tell you something, there's no problem that last a hundred years, so swallow it, keep going, and ask for help, but above any thing, be though, like a soldier, face anything and don't go around the problems, that will only make you weaker.

ok one time i did go to depression anxiety **** even pani attacks so if u do feel out of place like there is somethin wrong with u i would tell u to get some councelling he would be able to give u some advice or send u to get some happy pills hehehehe...but yeah get some profesional help..

That was Happin to me a copple of years ago i went to go see a prafessional and it really does help i am now a social butterfly!! :b

i was very shy, still am for that matter. the thing to

remember is that you are as strange to others as they

are to you. the ones that act secure are usually just

better at pretending. it helps me to remember that most

of the time most other people do not even notice me so

they are not critiquing me.

Well if you are a teenager it could be hormones and what not, however, you do not need your mom's approval. You can go to any mental health facility.