Why do people believe black people don't have social anxiety or see counselors?

Most people, not all, stereotype black people as always being loud and aggressive. That's not true for everyone. People are individuals. Yes I grew up around black people who were this way, which made it difficult for me since I have social phobia. But I am living proof that black people can be socially anxious.





I have not met any black people who have admitted they were socially anxious, but I have met people who were white, asian, or other ethnicities who have. Even in the support groups online, I have not met ONE other black person who openly talks about it. I've asked a few times, and no one black ever responded.





I feel like the only black person suffering from this.





Another thing, why does the black community say black people don't go to counselors? It's bad enough I have social anxiety, being black and socially anxious makes it worse.

Why do people believe black people don't have social anxiety or see counselors?
A lot of people (black or white) dont really know whats wrong with them if they have a social phobia, they just think their weird or something, until they one day (usually by accident) they come across an article or t.v show. So maybe the people you are referring to dont realise its a treatable illness and are just suffering in silence.Good luck with your treatment.
Reply:I'm no pro but it does seem that way


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tom10926
Reply:I would think that the % of people in each racial group with this problem would be comparably the same. People are people.
Reply:I think that a lot of black people may be hesitant to seek counseling because there is a lack of black counselors/therapists/psychiatrists.They feel more comfortable talking to someone of their own race. Also maybe there's a cultural reason why they feel less willing to admit to mental illnesses. However I think that you are putting too much stock into who has what. Don't worry so much about that. Focus on your own treatment and goals. When it comes down to it, all that matters is that YOU get better. Black or white, you can seek peer support from anyone else that has social anxiety. Good luck!
Reply:not all just most
Reply:All cultures have there own personal medical ailments that they deal with for example: African Americans are prone to Sickle Cell Anemia and hypertension. Hispanics - diabetes. Indians and asians - alcholism. Not to say that a white man cant have sickly cell anemia, I am only giving you common stats. When you get into mental ailments you are correct -african americans wouldnt get the same type of ailments as a caucasion etc - or at least they wouldnt be as prone to them. I dont have the stats in front of me as far as social phobia is concerned. But, I would have to agree with you - I believe social phobia affects mostly white men and women.


Mike RN
Reply:OH YES THEY DO!! I'm white but I've sat %26amp; talked w/many blacks at the therapist's office etc.but regardless of race alot of people "feel dirty" or "quilty" if they tell anyone so they hide it %26amp; the only person getting hurt is themselves. I have phobias %26amp; my black girlfriends suffer likewise plus again I've spoken w/male %26amp; female patients who're really suffering badly from these phobias so we exchanged info. I've been disabled for 20 yrs due to anxiety/panic attacks,depression %26amp; PHOBIAS %26amp; for 1st time moving to NYC to go into entertainment so please don't let anything stand in your way as you can overcome anything if you want it enough %26amp; trust in God. God bless you %26amp; yours,Loretta

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