can someone diagnose this disorder?

I have not been diagnosed with a mental disorder, but I'm sure I have one. Sometimes I feel like I'm the center of attention when I'm walking around outside, and I get these immediate ideas of thoughts that people, especially strangers have of me, when I know they're probably not even paying much attention to me. I get extremely anxious when I have to speak to a group of people. Sometimes I get really nervous if I have to see someone for a one-on-one consultation or appointment of any kind, especially if I haven't seen them before. I have occasional automatic negative thinking cycles.

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First of all, it's impossible to diagnose a mental disorder this way. no matter how good you are - lol

What you've described could be associated with anything from a personality disorder (like narcissistic personality disorder) to Asperger Autism or any one of several specific anxiety disorders.

Or, it could be your own personality quirks.

The level of effect it has on your life is what will determine if it's a quirk or a disorder. Everyone has a range. and impact on your life is what determines level of intervention.

It would be best to seek the services of a qualified PhD Psychologist and/or Psychiatrist and have a full evaluation done to determine if you actually have a mental health condition that requires treatment or intervention. Social phobias are not that uncommon and it might be just as simple as that.

Please explore this with a qualified professional. I wish the best for you as you determine the cause for your unsettling feelings.

Hm, not quite sure, maybe paranoia? Or maybe schizophrenia, or some anxiety disorder? Hope you get some answers soon though. Good luck,
Maybe anxiety disorder. Pretty common and easy to treat. I used to find myself getting real shaky when I though someone was looking at me. I'd walk like a statue because I'd just stiffen up.
Your just paranoid, going through a phase.you will get over this by talking to everyone even if you just say hello. If that doesnt work consult a doctor soon. You may talk yourself in to never leaving your house..So dont let others make you be something your not. Stand tall Chin high and talk to everyone.
I think its normal because I do the same exact thing.
Sounds like social anxiety disorder perhaps, but I'm not a doctor. If it's really affecting your life and happiness, talk to your family doctor about it.
It sounds like anxiety disorder, I have had some of the same experiences. Your Dr. can help you out with medicne! Good luck!
It sounds like you have basic social anxiety issues. This isn't really abnormal at all. Are you intraverted? A lot of people get nervous around others, and it's not uncommon at all to wonder what other people think about you. If you go to a shrink of some sort, they'll undoubtedly tell you that you need Paxil or something else for this rare disorder. Honestly, if you can find a way to just get over it on your own (harder to do than it is to suggest), you're better off. Medicine won't completely take away anxiety; it will just dull your senses, make you tired, and give you stomach issues. Just remember that everyone experiences this sometimes, and that most people really aren't looking at you in a negative way.
questioner, do not take a chance being mis-diagnosed by us. go to a professional and try to get some help if you can.

here is an UN-profesional opinion. You may want to look at your childhood and see if you can remember being hurt personally by someone you trust. that could be the cause of your emotional distress.

but i re-iterate, go to a professional for help

or maybe you might want to talk to your religious leader if you are a religious person: pastro, rabbi, etc.

God bless you on your decisions in life.
I agree with night trekker. Sounds like social anxiety to me, but I'm just an undergrad. I'd recommend speaking with a psychologist or counselor, since they'll be more familiar with specific mental disorders than your primary care doc.
Please see a mental health professional before you become so sick that you are unable to function normally.
Social Anxiety Disorder. There are many ways to treat this. Medication, Therapy, Hypnosis, Diet, Yoga, Dianetics. Here are some things I have found helpful. First, listen to what you tell yourself on a daily basis. This is crucial. 90% of our conversation we have in a day are with ourselves. Listen to what you are saying to yourself all day. Everytime you notice you say something negative replace it with something positive and make a conscious effort to change these unhealthy negative thinking behavoral patterns. Take Calcium magnesium supplements, B complex supplements, try to get 30 minutes of exercise in a day, get massages, learn stress relieving techniques, eat organic dark chocolate, get in the sun as much as possible and rest. Get enough sleep everyday. Be careful not to self medicate with alcohol. Avoid caffeine for this can bring on anxiety attacks. Start thinking about weaning yourself off. Drink Green Tea in the mornings and Camomile tea at night. Dont feel alone. There are 20 million Americans walking around right now in America that feel the same way. I personally have dealt with feelings like these and I know how it feels. Try to heal yourself before getting addicted to medicines that will alter your brain chemistry for years to come. What is really bothering you? Learning breathing techniques is very helpful that is why Yoga is so great a relieving stress.
I'm in the medical field so hopefully this will help you, you could have Histrionic Personality Disorder, could also be Schizotypal Personality Disorder. you can do more research on these.
YOU ARE SUFFERING FROM SOCIAL ANXIETY, LIKE SO MANY OF US HAVE TO DIFFERENT DEGREES. IT COULD GET BAD IF YOU FIND YOURSELF CRIPPLED BY IT.

YOU WORRY ABOUT ALL THOSE PEOPLE, AND WHAT THEY THINK ABOUT YOU...THEY DON'T. NOT UNTIL YOU GIVE THEM A REASON TO...SO MAKE IT A GOOD REASON.

SMILE AT EVERYONE, AND YOU'LL MAKE THEM THINK YOU JUST WON A CAR, OR YOU ARE HAVING A REALLY GOOD DAY. THEY WILL THINK YOU ARE HAPPY AND FRIENDLY. YOU MIGHT EVEN MAKE SOMEONE'S DAY..

GIVE TO OTHERS WHAT YOU WANT FOR YOURSELF. I PROMISE IT WILL COME BACK TO YOU. GIVE OTHERS ATTENTION AND ADMIRATION. GIVE OTHERS RESPECT AND ACCPETANCE, AND RECOGNITION. GIVE OTHER PEOPLE COMPLIMENTS AND OTHER PRAISE...IT LETS THEM KNOW YOU NOTICED SOMETHING GOOD ABOUT THEM. ASK PEOPLE THEIR FEELINGS, THOUGHTS, AND WHAT THEY WOULD DO ABOUT (TOPIC). IT TELLS THEM YOU ARE EXTROVERTED AND NOT TOO SELF-ABSORBED. TREAT OTHERS LIKE THEY ARE IMPORTANT AND WORTHY. PUT THEM AT EASE.

FORCE YOURSELF TO FOCUS ON OTHER PEOPLE. EVERYTHING CAN'T BE ABOUT YOU YOU YOU ALL THE TIME. NO ONE CARES. MANY PEOPLE HAVE IT SO MUCH WORSE OFF..

IF YOU HAVE TROUBLE WITH LOW SELF ESTEEM AND RECOGNIZING YOUR OWN WORTH, THEN BUILD YOURSELF UP FROM THE INSIDE OUT. MASTER SKILLS AND TALENTS, AND TEACH THEM TO OTHERS. VOLUNTEER YOUR TIME AND EFFORT TO THOSE IN NEED. VOLUNTEER TO HELP PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED KIDS, AND BE THEIR HERO. BIG BROTHERS AND SISTERS, TOO. OR VOLUNTEER TO HELP CLEAN UP DISTASTER AREAS FROM RECENT STORMS. THERE ARE SO MANY PEOPLE LEFT WITH NOTHING..

WHEN YOU VOLUNTEER AND GIVE TO OTHERS, YOU WILL SOON SEE YOUR OWN WORTH THROUGH THEIR EYES. YOU WILL FIND IT SO REWARDING TO MAKE SOMEONE'S DAY...

REMEMBER, WHETHER YOU THINK YOU WILL BE SUCCESSFUL OR NOT, YOU WILL BE RIGHT.
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