authority figures?

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Hi I am diagnosed with mild depression and anxiety. I have always had difficulty talking to people that I don't know, but in the past few weeks when I have had to talk to people that I don't know (police officers, secretaries, and construction workers) I have had anxiety attacks and ended up crying in public. I do not know what makes me anxious about them. The situations I was in with them were normal and safe. Am I afraid of authority figures? If so why do I feel comfortable talking with teachers or my boss? Why do I feel self conscious around certain people and scared to mess up, even though it is unlikely that I will mess anything up? How can I stop crying in public for no reason? Thanks!

 

[MainerMikeBrown]

Having unpleasant experiences in the past with authority figures can cause anxiety when talking with authority figures here in the present.

 

[Kjrj]

I've had social anxiety as long as I can remember. In my youth it was crippling and now it's more manageable but still there. Do you have a negative association with these trades? I know of a lot of people that are made anxious by police.
Is there major construction going on near you?
Igrew up in construction and know that there are a lot of bad stereo types about construction workers. The vast majority of the workers are just honest people trying to make a living and working hard for the money they earn.
Hopefully you find some peace soon.

 

[Joshua1]

Hi I am diagnosed with mild depression and anxiety. I have always had difficulty talking to people that I don't know, but in the past few weeks when I have had to talk to people that I don't know (police officers, secretaries, and construction workers) I have had anxiety attacks and ended up crying in public. I do not know what makes me anxious about them. The situations I was in with them were normal and safe. Am I afraid of authority figures? If so why do I feel comfortable talking with teachers or my boss? Why do I feel self conscious around certain people and scared to mess up, even though it is unlikely that I will mess anything up? How can I stop crying in public for no reason? Thanks!

I think you are worried about what people might think of you, and it stems from personal insecurities. You feel the need to be accepted, and you go out of your way trying to do that. People will talk to you, but not everyone will accept you, you have to put that in your system, when communicating with others as i do. I have face animosity for simply having a good nature.