Learn to improve social anxiety symptoms by living more and fearing less.
It used to be called social phobia, and it received very little attention from psychological researchers until the late 1980s. That may seem like a while ago, but things move slowly in research circles. Social anxiety disorder is the third most common mental health disorder, but it didn’t even make it into the book psychiatrists [...]
My patients have asked me in the past if there is one factor that is responsible for the success of those who have overcome their social anxiety symptoms. When it comes right down to it, there is one critical element that far exceeds the reach of any other factor. It’s not a medication. It’s not [...]
The Limiting Beliefs of Social Anxiety Positive thinking alone will not eliminate social anxiety symptoms. However, changing your actual limiting beliefs can have a profound impact on your ability to overcome social anxiety. Consider the impact of your current belief system as it relates to the way you interact with others. Do you believe that [...]
In contemplating your career path, you may have considered choosing a career that will minimize the effect of social anxiety in your life. There are two ways of considering social anxiety as it relates to your career path. One way can cause a significant degree of worsening symptoms and should be avoided. The other way [...]
One of my patients asked me today about some of the various programs you can find on the internet for treating social anxiety symptoms. She has the kind of social anxiety that comes on suddenly when shocked by suddenly running into an acquaintance in a grocery store or other public setting. She finds herself stammering [...]
Social Anxiety Treatments You probably already know the basics about social anxiety treatments, but in case you don’t, it can be broken down into three major categories: 1. Pharmacological treatments (meaning medicine) 2. Psychological treatments (meaning manipulating your mind and thoughts to decrease anxiety) 3. Scams like “natural cures” which just means a homeopathic remedy. [...]
What is the best way to feel relaxed at a social gathering? What strategy can you employ when anxiety rears its ugly head? In the past, you probably tried to force yourself to calm down. You focused all your attention on shoving the panicked emotions down from the surface, but still your palms sweated, your [...]
You probably already know that social anxiety treatments exist, but you may wonder if they really work. They do. In fact, the cognitive behavioral treatments for social anxiety disorder work better than the cognitive treatments for depression and a lot of other mental health concerns. One of the lesser-known social anxiety treatments has to do [...]
I was working with a patient for a while on a very specific form of social anxiety. He got stomach cramps and a fear of losing bowel control whenever he was in certain kinds of situations where he felt trapped. Noticing there is no convenient escape to a bathroom became a trigger for anxiety, and [...]
Medications are safe, right? They are approved by the Food and Drug Administration, prescribed by a doctor, and dispensed by a pharmacist. They go through a long approval process with tons of data behind them before they are permitted to market. Medications are life-saving and beneficial, so what’s wrong with taking something like Ativan or [...]
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