{"id":237269,"date":"2022-09-29T07:11:26","date_gmt":"2022-09-29T07:11:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/optimists.in\/health-hub\/?p=237269"},"modified":"2024-11-30T10:25:04","modified_gmt":"2024-11-30T10:25:04","slug":"social-anxiety","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/optimists.in\/health-hub\/social-anxiety\/","title":{"rendered":"Social Anxiety | Symptoms Treatments Self Helf | Optimists Healthcare"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"bsf_rt_marker\"><\/div><p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.11.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.11.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;1px||4px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.11.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.11.2&#8243; 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color: #333333;\">Social anxiety disorder (social phobia) is a long-term fear of social situations. It&#8217;s a typical problem that starts in the teen years and can be very distressing by significantly impacting daily life. Usually, people get better on their own when they get older, but for some, the disorder will not go away without any treatments. Seeking help if you are having symptoms is crucial since treatments help manage the disorder.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.11.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.11.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.11.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.11.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; min_height=&#8221;370px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><b>Social anxiety symptoms<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #333333;\">Social anxiety is more related to shyness than fear, which doesn&#8217;t go away, impacts daily life, reduces self-confidence, affects relationships, and influences school or work life. Many occasionally worry or think about their social situations, but you might have social anxiety if you:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #333333;\">Worry or fear about everyday activities like meeting new people, speaking on the phone, starting conversations, shopping, and working.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #333333;\">Avoid social activities like company eating, parties, or group conversations.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #333333;\">Always feel like doing something you think might embarrass you, like sweating, appearing incompetent, or sweating.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #333333;\">Find it hard to do certain things while others are watching; you might feel judged or watched all the time.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #333333;\">Fear critics, have low self-esteem, or avoid eye contact.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #333333;\">Often undergo symptoms like sickness, trembling, sweating, or a fast heartbeat (pounding heartbeat).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/optimists.in\/health-hub\/panic-disorder\/\" style=\"color: #333333;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">panic attacks<\/span><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, where you develop an overwhelming sense of fear and anxiety (typically for a few minutes)<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.11.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/optimists.in\/health-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/social-anxiety-optimists-healthcare.webp&#8221; 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color: #333333;\">Self-care or self-help can reduce social anxiety; you might find them helpful before trying other treatments.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><b>Try understanding your anxiety: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Write down what goes through your mind and how you behave in specific social situations.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><b>Practice relaxation techniques: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Example, breathing exercises for stress.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><b>Break down situations:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> When you are in any tense situations, try breaking them down into small parts to analyze them.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><b>Ask:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Don&#8217;t assume the worst; focus on what people say.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><b>Social anxiety treatments<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #333333;\">There are various treatments for the condition, but the following are the primary ones that a doctor or a specialist is likely to recommend:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #333333;\">Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #333333;\">Antidepressant medicines<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #333333;\">Guided self-help<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\">For personalized advice and support tailored to your health needs, consider our <u><a href=\"https:\/\/optimists.in\/online-doctor-consultation\/\" style=\"color: #333333;\">free doctor consultation<\/a><\/u> service, where you can connect with experienced professionals ready to assist you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.11.2&#8243; 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