I'm glad that I found this board because there is not a single homeopath within 400 miles from where I live. I am 22 years old and have had a problem with social anxiety for most of my life, although it has become much, much worse over the past 2 years.
The way it usually manifests itself is that my palms will sweat, I'll start to have a headache, breathe shallowly, will blush (I turn beet red, sometimes almost purple) and sweat behind my knees. I'm very, very sensitive to criticism. At a job once, my boss chewed me out and I cliocked out, wnet back to my car and started crying for hours. Thing is, I'm really not a quiet, shy person. The first impression most people have of me is that I'm actually flamboyant and outgoing.

As for other symptoms, my legs and feet will get extremely cold and I become constipated alot. I'm very perfctionistic and will many times criticize myself (mentally) as I'm writing or speaking. Being in a hot room or eating hot foods tend to make my problem worse. Many times I crave cold water, a fresh salad, or something else that is refreshing. If I eat something sugary I get nauseated and will have a headache (headache manifests on the sides of my head.)

I've also noticed that I blush more easily if I'm sitting down opposed to standing up. Also, my problem is always much worse during the day. At night, I feel much closer to being healthy. During the night, I'm not anxious and can think very clearly. And I have no trouble sleeping. I'll usually sleep 10 sound hours a night.

I'm so glad I found this resource! I'm really looking forward to leading a normal life again.